Seeker911 Posted July 25, 2013 Share I went from a Standard to Triple to a Compact. Very happy with Compact DoubleDee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOEKVLAG Posted July 25, 2013 Share I'm running std (53/39 x 11/25), but I prefer a low cadence - have ridden 150km in the 53/11 to see if I can once. Lots of fellow cyclists have told me to increase my cadence and I've tried, but just don't feel comfortable with it. Did the Jock over the weekend and was still feeling strong at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiggy Posted August 7, 2013 Share I'm changing from a 11/28 to a 12/25. Will it affect my riding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted August 7, 2013 Share I'm changing from a 11/28 to a 12/25. Will it affect my riding? Whats your reason for changing?With a 12 / 25 you might loose a bit of top speed and obviously the 28 for those really steep hills.SRAM (Red) have a 11 / 26 but jinni its bloody expensive when compared to the other cassette options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted August 7, 2013 Share Standard 53/39 Compact is for those scared of climbing Heehee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted August 7, 2013 Share 53x39 and 11-25 on the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saudiq Posted August 7, 2013 Share i rode with a compact crank for the last 4 years and recently switched back to standard, as I bought an SRM power meter. I have to admit that I don't notice much of a difference but then I haven't had an opportunity to climb all that much since switching back to standard. I did Chappies and Suikerbossie in one ride and I did Red Hill and Slangkop on another ride and in both I didn't notice the difference between compact and standard. I love riding high cadence and used to enjoy the compact because i could climb at high cadence but I noticed that my strength suffered Edited August 7, 2013 by Saudiq T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted August 7, 2013 Share Standard 53/39Â Compact is for those scared of climbing :cursing: Â Heehee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted August 7, 2013 Share but I noticed that my strength suffered You cn always big ring it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastapouch Posted August 7, 2013 Share 53/39 and 23/11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted August 7, 2013 Share I use to run 53/39 with 13/27 on my old bike. My current machine came with a compact 50/34 and 11/23 rear. I'm trying to find that sweet spot in the range at the back. I seldomly used my big blade with standard crank so normally I would ride on the 19-16 most days. I will most likely upgrade back to a standard crank but that means a new cassette as well with a 27 to tackle anything upwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flymango Posted August 7, 2013 Share Compact. As 'Dale says - I'm scared of climbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted August 7, 2013 Share Compact 50/34.I live in Tzaneen.Enough said. android11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted August 7, 2013 Share Standard 53/39 Compact is for those scared of climbing Heehee Bring your Dale to Tzaneen Dale... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted August 7, 2013 Share   Bring your Dale to Tzaneen Dale... What would Froome Dawg do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigZa Posted August 7, 2013 Share 53/39 and 11-28. So lots of range at the back. Was a 11-23 which was hard work on the hills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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