Originally Posted by
Huvi
Which one do you prefer... and why? What things you really like/dislike in your compact or normal crankset? I just ordered a carbon compact and really looking forward to try it out!
H.
A compact 50/34 provides about 1.5 lower gears at the expense of losing the top gear to a 53/39 crankset.
I have a compact and spend 99% of my time in the big ring, only using the small ring for long climbs or really steep ones.