Would a 34-48T Compact Crankset hold its own on the top end? I know it would do well for the hills, which is what I am mostly concerned about as I live in Utah and want to use this going up the canyons. However, would still like to have some range for the flats. What might be a good cassette to get a good range. I'm just back into cycling and kind of swimming in information on all the new gear. Was sold on a 34-50T compact crank, and then came upon a great deal on the 34-48T. Thanks for any info.

Not much difference between a 48T and a 50T except a 34/50 is easier to find.

Cassette wise, 12-25 is pretty common and has plenty of range.

Don't have trouble with mine except on crazy downhills. I did get close to spinning out on a minor descent once, but that's because the race went bananas!

I would not want anything less than my 50/11 for descents. It's slightly more gear than a 53/12. I use a 50/34 with an 11-25 (11 speed). With a 48 big ring, an 11 would be a must. It's closest to a 52/12.

thanks for the info. I will try an 11-25 first then. This deal was too good to pass up, a Campy Centaur Carbon for $119. I figure I can always swap the big ring with a 50T if the 48 is bugging. Thanks again.

Price a Campy replacement ring and you'll be shocked. TA and Stronglight both make Campy compatible rings.

yeah, I saw on probikekit the record replacements were like 80 bucks. good to know that TA and stronglight have cheaper options. DaveSSS, you're my new best friend. thanks for all the help.

The rings prices are ridiculous.. When I needed new rings I bought a compact veloce crankset just for the rings on ebay.. 60.00 and free shipping..

https://cgi.ebay.com/Campagnolo-Veloc...QQcmdZViewItem