Originally Posted by
aloysius
If you're comfortable with your compact set up, I don't see any compelling reason to change it. The best cat 1 racer in the Pittsburgh area uses a 50/36 compact.
I'd be willing to bet that the cat 1 racer friend in Pittsburgh doesn't have to climb too many long hills during his road races (sure he might for training); the point is that his needs are most likely different from the casual rider who just happens to be a bit strong.
Just saying ..