T-Bob Posted July 25, 2013 Share Just trying to find out what the usage of Std vs compact chainsets are like in the community in SA. Just borrowed a mates bike over in the UK and he's running a compact. I thought it was because he visits the Alps a lot but noticed it's more the norm here for everyday use. I've never thought about what people run... Post your ring size... as it were. Edited July 25, 2013 by hellocolour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted July 25, 2013 Share I'm running 53/39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanMan Posted July 25, 2013 Share I run 52/36 and 11-23 at the back. If I was going to the alps I would ride a 11-25 at the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulmi Posted July 25, 2013 Share I have to go count. Is it big blade over small blade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted July 25, 2013 Share Ah shite I voted before I read this bit "Just trying to find out what the usage of Std vs compact chainsets are like in the community in SA." Sorri When I was in SA used a 53/39 if that helps, I shall change my vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted July 25, 2013 Share Ah shite I voted before I read this bit "Just trying to find out what the usage of Std vs compact chainsets are like in the community in SA." Sorri When I was in SA used a 53/39 if that helps, I shall change my vote What do you ride out there? The bike I've borrowed here is running 50/34 with 11- 28 on the back... as they say, 'ain't no mountain high enough'! Honestly feel like a bit of a cheat but damn just did a 2km climb with max of 15% and an average of 9% and that was simple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton H Posted July 25, 2013 Share I run 36/50 with rotor rings , works for me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted July 25, 2013 Share What do you ride out there? The bike I've borrowed here is running 50/34 with 11- 28 on the back... as they say, 'ain't no mountain high enough'! Honestly feel like a bit of a cheat but damn just did a 2km climb with max of 15% and an average of 9% and that was simple! 50/34 - and I think its a 11/26* on the back. I've got a few cassette options depending on the route. I changed to compact on the suggestion of a certain Dr Ferraris brother Stephano back in 2003 /4 when I subscribed to one of their online training programs. Its a program based on high cadence pedaling and I struggled to ride the climbs prescribed at the required cadence without exceeding the HR limit of the program. Definitely makes climbing easier on the legs *Edit: Changed 11/28 to 11/26 and removed "or 11/25" Edited August 8, 2013 by SwissVan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted July 25, 2013 Share 50/34 front, 11/23 back. Not done much riding with it yet (fitted just after the Argus) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted July 25, 2013 Share 50/34 with 11-25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted July 25, 2013 Share 38 single with a 12-27 on the Cyclocross T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funjunkie Posted July 25, 2013 Share 50/34 with 11/25 at the back.Great for climbing.The only ratio missing from a std crank is the 53-11 which I cant push for any sustained period anyway.Its great during a race or training ride to overtake the "Macho Men" grinding up a hill with their std cranks. Edited July 25, 2013 by funjunkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoLefty!! Posted July 25, 2013 Share 53/39 - 11/25 road 44/29 -11/34 mtb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted July 25, 2013 Share 53/39 but I (and my knees that seem to get older ) am starting to think I might go 50/34 one of these days. I think I'll wait for 1 of my boys to start outclimbing me, then swop his compact for my standard without telling him. I may be getting slower (?) but I'm getting more devious by the day! Capricorn and T-Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted July 25, 2013 Share just switched to a compact. Haven't really tested it out properly yet, but went on a short ride recently that included a small hill. I went up the hill without even noticing it ( was chatting to a friend ), so I guess I've made the right move Opted for an 11-23 cassette though to cater for the smaller cranks.I generally run a high cadence ( between 95 - 100 rpms)The Sheldon Brown site also has a nice gearing ratio calclulator that shows you all the differences. If you can push it, a 50/11 is actually faster than a 53/12 if comparing. Here's the link : http://sheldonbrown.com/gears/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted July 25, 2013 Share I was actually thinking of changing my compact set up, its a bit of a dogsbreakfast at the moment FSA crank set, shimano chain and sram cassette and its a bit noisy in some gears (not cross chain rubbing noise) but chain is noisy on the cassette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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