Originally Posted by
MRT2
52/36? Really? No offense, but I don't see how that makes any sense unless you are really strong. 50/34 is plenty big, in fact too big for most.
It really doesn't make sense if you currently have 50/34 and can't get up a hill with that. But 36/32 combo is about the same as 34/32 so it doesn't matter much. But I will guarantee OP can't spin the cranks on flat surface in 50/11 gear so really no need to have that 52. Which is true for most of us that aren't racing. I never need 50/11 unless I'm spinning out on a steep descent