compact crank vs 52/36

[meparak]

Hi

 

I have been riding a compact crank all this while (85kg). i got a new groupset and its not a compact. now i am in a small dilemma... should i get a compact or a 52/36 crankset?

 

i am using ultegra 10speed

 

thanks

[SwissVan]

Hi

 

I have been riding a compact crank all this while (85kg). i got a new groupset and its not a compact. now i am in a small dilemma... should i get a compact or a 52/36 crankset?

 

i am using ultegra 10speed

 

thanks

 

No dilemma, just use your new one and take a few weeks to get used to it. Let your legs do the thinking...

 

Is your new group set crank 52/36

What rear cassette ratio's do you have?

Find an online gear ratio comparison and compare what you had to what you have, maybe its not as bad as you suspect.

['Dale]

Unless you live in Lesotho or in the Swiss Alps, go with the new blade....

[Dazshell]

If you decide to change to compact, let me know. At the right price, I may take the 52/36 off your hands.

[Madlight]

What Dale said

[meparak]

thanks

 

currently the rear cassette is 11/25 and crank is a a standard crank 53/39

[Dazshell]

Keep the 53/39 and get a 12/28 cassette.

[gummibear]

What groupset is it?

[meparak]

i was thinking of the 11/28 cassette - its ultegra 2012

[SwissVan]

i was thinking of the 11/28 cassette - its ultegra 2012

 

11 yes

 

28? Where do you live ride?

[Tjokkits]

i was thinking of the 11/28 cassette - its ultegra 2012

 

yes 11-28 you dont want to give up the 11 despite what anybody will tell you

[gummibear]

i was thinking of the 11/28 cassette - its ultegra 2012

The 52X36 with the 11-28 will get you up almost anything.

[meparak]

i am a very heavy dude. need those light gears to get to the top of hills.

i think i am going to try out the standard crank with a 11/28 cassette and see how i manage

 

thanks

['Dale]

i am a very heavy dude. need those light gears to get to the top of hills.

i think i am going to try out the standard crank with a 11/28 cassette and see how i manage

 

thanks

 

Good idea then.

Windmill your way to the top.

[SwissVan]

i am a very heavy dude. need those light gears to get to the top of hills.

i think i am going to try out the standard crank with a 11/28 cassette and see how i manage

 

thanks

 

Keep in mind (ask your LBS or maybe someone here that knows for sure will respond to this) that you MIGHT need to change your rear derailleur if you go to a larger cassette (28T) than what is on the bike now

[Tjokkits]

Keep in mind (ask your LBS or maybe someone here that knows for sure will respond to this) that you MIGHT need to change your rear derailleur if you go to a larger cassette (28T) than what is on the bike now

 

think it should be okay. i am on the old 7800 Dura ace and only had to tune gears a bit