Originally Posted by
big john
My point was standard doubles have evolved into 52 or 53 with a 39 instead of a 42 for the most part.
Oh, I wasn't trying to give you a hard time or anything. Just trying to make you feel old. hahahah Just playing
I'm 36, so definitely getting "up there" myself!
Originally Posted by
ultraman6970
Some shimano cranksets came with 47/52.. other ones were 40/53 .... I even had a 41 at some point I remember.
Campagnolo stock came with 42/52 and 42/53
hmmm. 40/53, now that's an interesting combo.
I did ride today:
http://app.strava.com/rides/9497243 and have come to the conclusion that I'll be sticking to 50T for the large chainring once I get my new crankset. It'll be interesting to experiment with the small chainring...