Originally Posted by
deweyhtucker
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Now I'm thinking about a new project. I have installed a new Shimano R600 compact crank (34-50). It has a cbd of 110mm. I would like to replace the 50T ring with a 52 or 53. Any thoughts?
Almost snorted my soda through my nose!
You've already got a 16T difference between rings, so shifting will definitely get worse.
Maybe time for some combination of an 11-30 cassette?
But really, with a 50/12 top gear, maybe you need to work on cadence a bit?