Thread: Standard vs. Compact Gearing
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Old 03-07-13 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 99Klein
I don't understand the compact popularity. Now I don't live in the mountains, but if I did, I would want the gearing to blast down them
How fast do you want to go and still pedal? The biggest gear on my compact is a 50/11 combination, so I spin out at around 45 mph. When I'm going that fast, I'm in a low tuck on a steep grade, and pedaling would be useless to maintain or increase speed.
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