What is an ideal bicycle gearing for 6% to 7% constant grades?

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Ok, Bob A 175lb, perfect physical condition.
5 feet 11 inches
Uphill and back down. 26 miles of constant grade. It's a mountain switchback.
blue/ brown
Yes, I'm hawt.
 
There is none, it will depend on your weight and fitness level.

Edit:
Are you going up hill or down hill ?

Use the gear that will allow you to have a high cadence70-90 rpm's witha lite pressure on the pedals. For a long distance like that you want to be able to accelerate easily in that gear.
 
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