Originally Posted by
rubiksoval
I usually ride a 53/39, 11-28.
My other bike has a 52/36, 11-28.
The 36 is nicer for longer climbs (3 km+ with extended sections over 10%) or for easier paces up grades of 15% plus. 39x28 is fine for me for anything else. But neither is particularly significant where I live, and I could do alright with each.
That’s helpful. In that example with my 11-34 on the rear, a 39-34 would be an easier climbing gear than. Your 36-28, so sounds like for you at least, the 53/39 has more applicability.