Cycle Fan Posted July 4, 2012 Share Stupid question I'm sure, but if I want to go from a standard crank (53/39) to a compact crank, what do I need to change besides the crank? I'm currently running a 53/39 with an 11-26 cassette. Would I need to change the cassette and R-DR as well? Thanks for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icepick Posted July 4, 2012 Share You may have to shorten your chain, but that's about it. You may also have to move the FDR a bit down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted July 4, 2012 Share Stupid question I'm sure, but if I want to go from a standard crank (53/39) to a compact crank, what do I need to change besides the crank? I'm currently running a 53/39 with an 11-26 cassette. Would I need to change the cassette and R-DR as well? Thanks for the adviceYou need to take one complete link out of the chain, lower the front derailleur and adjust the cable tension. Removing the link is optional providing that you dont use small/smallRegards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Don't know what gruppo you are using, but Campy has launched a 52/36 crank. I have a 36 inner chainring with 11-25 cassette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W3RN3R Posted July 4, 2012 Share Don't know what gruppo you are using, but Campy has launched a 52/36 crank. I have a 36 inner chainring with 11-25 cassetteThat solves most problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycle Fan Posted July 4, 2012 Share Thanks for all the replies. So it's just the crank then - that's great! Have a SRAM Rival groupset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooiWillie Posted July 4, 2012 Share I also switched to compact... My Ratio: 50x34 and 28x11... Yeah baby! Come on Boulders and Hilltop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycle Fan Posted July 5, 2012 Share I also switched to compact... My Ratio: 50x34 and 28x11... Yeah baby! Come on Boulders and Hilltop! did you need to change your rear derailleur? How much of a difference would the 26t - 28t make or is it more in the compact crank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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