Originally Posted by
Maelochs
As for losing top speed ... can you spin your 52x11 at 110 rpm? In all likelihood you won't lose any top speed, though you will lose a small top speed potential. You will just have to spin faster in top gear. Of course, on steep downhills you might be able to max out your 52x11---in which case, you were already sacrificing max velocity, but at that point you would be going like 38 mph, so why not tuck and coast anyway?
Good points. I'm not trying to go pro here so probably won't be spinning 110 on 52x11 or topping 38 on some descents.
Originally Posted by
Tulok
very good point, that using 52/11 on the flats is probably not within the reach of mortals on solo rides.
Now I'm wondering if I should go with the 32 or 36.. 32 doesn't seem too far off from the 28.. and I'm not sure I want to put a 36 to the test and push the limits of my derailleur.. although I'm not opposed to it..