Thread: 50/34 & 12-27 to 53/39 & 11-28
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Old 08-28-09 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by khatfull
True I suppose. I have spun out the 50x12 about about 137rpm for 47+mph on short bursts, downhill obviously. There are times on certain descents I wish I had it. Probably only gain a few mph though.
I recently went from 50/34 with 12-27 to an 11-26. The 50x11 is noticeably taller gear. Also, I prefer to keep the 34 as I can use cassettes with closer ratios on climbs. Is 53x11 worth more than big jumps in gearing on the steep stuff?
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