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Here are some graphs to illustrate a few alternatives;
I use a 50, 39 & 26t Shimano road triple, a 50 & 34 compact is on the right. The 26t is a Salsa chainring, a 30t is standard;
Below is a 50 & 34 compact with a 11-32 cassette v the common 50, 39 & 30t Shimano road triple. Notice the large gaps between the ratios on the compact. The range is about the same.
The 39t chainring can be used without concern of cross-chaining and provides a great set of useful ratios. I use the 39t 60% of the time, it provides close ratios from 10 to 25 mph.
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 07-26-12 at 09:03 AM.