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gunforhire
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I'm not a 'powerful' cyclist and definately lack the muscles associated with cyclists.
I was speaking to a bike mechanic who suggested I switch to a compact chainset, as I wasn't getting much use out of the big ring (53) this season.
Has anyone else switched to a Compact Chainset? Am I likely to see significant improvements in my times?
Cheers[;)]
I was speaking to a bike mechanic who suggested I switch to a compact chainset, as I wasn't getting much use out of the big ring (53) this season.
Has anyone else switched to a Compact Chainset? Am I likely to see significant improvements in my times?
Cheers[;)]
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My bike already has a double chainset: Campag Veloce 53/39, so would be looking to switch to 50/34.
Don't know about mountains, but do the hills in Richmond Park count?![:D]
Just found a second hand set on Ebay but the cranks are 172.5, being a bit of a short arse (5'7") are these too long?[&:]
Stick with the same length cranks as you have now - although I did move down to 172.5 form 175mm - This was inline with fine tuning my set up though. I would say you defo dont want to make your cranks longer AND move to a compact... you'd be increasing lever and decresing gear - moght be too big a change.
Dont forget that chanigng your crank might mean you have to change other bits of your transmision.....
Go with the compact, change back when you outgrow it.
I'm embarassed to say I had an emergency 30 cog on my rear cassette... and I actually used it. Oh, the shame, running a 34/30 up the Beacon! Might as well have had a triple fitted. Or an MTB.
Loads of people were walking up, though.
Like you, Gaterz, my outer ring is now knackered on the compact.