Cassette Ratio
md6
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I'm looking at buying a new cassette as after buying a new set of wheels the rear was salvagable and i will use it as a turbo wheel. I now just need to get myself a new cassette - but then when looking online i saw several different ratios...WTF???? What I am wondering about is what ratio should i go with? Should I go with the same as now or something more 'aggressive' (if that's the right term)?
Oh, and how do i know what ratio I have at the moment?
Oh, and how do i know what ratio I have at the moment?
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bear in mind that if you were on an 11-28 before and move to 11-25 then you might find you need to drop to the inner chainrings more often when climbing hills.
Compact would pair well with something like an 11 or 12 - 25. You probably wouldn't use more than that unless you're doing extreme mountain climbing.
Standard you have more flexibility... if you like to spin a lot you might find a 12-27 or 12-28 comfortable. If you like the lower cadence even going uphill then you can keep the 11-25. That is what I have set up, although if I'd gone and watched the TdF with some mates and the massive climbs, then I'd be on a 12-27.
This decision will not really ruin you unless you're regularly spinning out in your 50x12 when you'd probably be better on standard cranks.