Thread: Compact, half compact or harden up?
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Old 06-15-16 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RPK79
I've been considering swapping out my 50 ring for a 46 on my compact double.
I like having a 46t big ring for recreational riding. 46-17 is the sweet spot for me, and it's nice to have a couple of single steps up and down from there. At 120 RPM you can go 36 MPH with a 46-12. Do you really need to pedal faster than that?
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