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04-21-12, 07:00 PM

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Specialized Mid-Compact chainrings

So what's the deal with these? Are that many riders really in need of a 52/36 crankset? I love my compact. So what exactly is the target market for this set up? I just dont get it.

04-21-12, 07:02 PM

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Its awesome. The best of both worlds.

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seems like just a whole lot of midrange gears to me.

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So what exactly is the target market for this set up? I just dont get it.

They're for the people whose needs are not met by a 50 x 11, but find a 39 x 28 wouldn't be low enough for their tastes. Personally, I prefer standard 53-39... I wound out my 53 x 11 a couple times today before settling into a tuck; and when I'm in "power-stroke" mode on a gradual descent, I prefer a cadence around 85-90, not 110-120, so I can throw some torque at it.