Sram Rival Junior Gearing
 

Anyone find it a pain to run a 53/15 to comply with junior gearing since SRAM doesn't offer a 52T front chainring? I'm interested in getting the rival group but idk how much of a disadvantage running a gear significantly smaller that the normal 52/14 gearing would be...any opinions on how it works too?

It doesn't matter what SRAM offers for a chainring. If you want a 52t chain ring, then put a 52t chain ring on there.

That said, I'll do the obligatory HTFU. Why someone would want a lower high gear is beyond me. Yeah, spin out at 30 mph, be my guest.

I don't get why you would tell him to HTFU, junior gearing is required to race for us. It's not like we want to use junior gearing, its a pain in the ass.

That's lame. Didn't realize it's a requirement to run such gear ratios. I'm going to "C" myself out of this one.

most juniors around here just run a 45t chainring. that way they can use a standard 12 tooth cassette

This man knows whats up. Thats what I plan on doing for my little brother so he can race.

I went with a standard 35-39 front chainring setup, then used a Shimano 15-25 cassette in the rear. Works well for me.

SRAM offers a 52 ring, at least in the Red. Not sure about Rival or Force though?

ive decided to skip out on rival...im broke anyways and my tiagra is working good. maybe next year ill get a rival group...i really like the double tap system they have