What are the differences between these two cranks?
09-05-13, 04:41 PM
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What are the differences between these two cranks?
I'm getting close to figuring out which bike I want to buy here. Either a Cannondale Quick 4 or a Trek 7.4FX. I've ridden both and like both, but prefer the Quick a little more.
I'm seeing different numbers on the crank specs and I THINK this means that the Trek will be easier to climb hills with? Or do I have this backwards?
Cannondale = 48/38/28
Trek = 48/36/26
I'm seeing different numbers on the crank specs and I THINK this means that the Trek will be easier to climb hills with? Or do I have this backwards?
Cannondale = 48/38/28
Trek = 48/36/26
09-05-13, 06:21 PM
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I'm getting close to figuring out which bike I want to buy here. Either a Cannondale Quick 4 or a Trek 7.4FX. I've ridden both and like both, but prefer the Quick a little more.
I'm seeing different numbers on the crank specs and I THINK this means that the Trek will be easier to climb hills with? Or do I have this backwards?
Cannondale = 48/38/28
Trek = 48/36/26
I'm seeing different numbers on the crank specs and I THINK this means that the Trek will be easier to climb hills with? Or do I have this backwards?
Cannondale = 48/38/28
Trek = 48/36/26
[EDIT] Just checked. Yes, both the 7.4 FX and the Quick 4 has the lowest rear sprocket (gear) with 32T, which means the FX is a little easier on the hill than the Quick. In addition, the FX has 9-speed on the rear whereas the Quick 4 has 8-speed. Since both range from 11T to 32T, it means the FX should give you a bit finer control than the Quick 4 does.
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