Originally Posted by Digital Gee
Since I've been riding Ruby Roubaix, I've noticed I stick pretty much to the middle ring. Occasionally, if ther'es a long enough hill, I might pop down to the small ring. But rarely have I ridden in the big ring. Do most roadies spend a lot of time in the big ring?
I got a compact crank set with 50/34 chain rings. I'm pleased with it. 50 seems high enough for me and 34 is plenty low . . . . and I don't have to mess with a triple crank. There are a few times when I would like a 52 but I can live without it for the low 34.