Benefits of getting rid of the compact crankset for upcoming racing season
Building my second bike up and when I first started cycling in April of last year my bike came with a compact 50/34.. What if any are the benefits of going to a standard 53/39 on the new bike? If I stayed with the compact I would run a 11/23 or 11/21 cassette & if I went standard I'd go with a 12/25. currently I run a 12/25 on the compact currently and hate it when I go for more gear and there isnt any. Would It make sense to stay compact and opt for a straight block 11/23 or even 11/23 for racing? Yes It is Florida. Bring on the Big mountains in Florida jokes.
Okay heres our big mountain passes
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Last edited by JAX_11; 01-10-12 at 01:50 PM.