Originally Posted by
ThermionicScott
This topic depends so much on a person's strength and preferences. That 46/11 is already a bigger gear than I have on any of my bikes, so a 50/11 wouldn't get any use from me -- I stop pedalling over 30 or 35 MPH.
True, but different bikes meet different needs. I use my 50/11 quite a bit on my Evo - granted, on descents but still use it. It would not get any use on a commute. I guess the compact probably isn't much use on this bike but seems a waste to let a nice crank sit. Maybe it's time to build a bike
