Originally Posted by
merlinextraligh
Given that a 50x11 is quite capable of getting you to 55mph+ assumming a decent spin, I'm doubting that a compact crank is going to be a limiting factor for the single in many situations.
Yep, but not a 50x12.
I have a friend that always makes sure to bring either his 50x11 or 53x12 on certain routes, if riding with us on certain routes.
The times he brings the 50x12, he cannot stay in the draft a few roads we call "tandem roads". Think slight but long downhill, with sweeping curves that we can pedal through all but 1 or 2 of them.
