Originally Posted by
sicycle
I currently have a standard crank on my Giant with 12-25 gears. I am looking for another bike and was told to go with compact crank. Looking to get record 11 with compact and 11-25 . I was told this is the way to go . I ride in NY and NJ. Just a little confused. thanks
so you never got any of those other bikes you've been looking at? No Serotta? That's a shame.
I'd get a 12-27 cassette with that setup if you're doing climby-climby rides.