Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
Here's my question: Insted of riding around in the 39/11 so much, why don't you just shift into the big chainring?
My question exactly. A 39/11 combination is cross chained and is hard on the chain so why not use a 50/14 which is the same gear ratio.
I never understood this fixation some riders have for using one particular chainring when another will do the job better.