PappaBear Posted June 11, 2008 Share Ok, so I did some window shopping and I have a clear winner on my first road bike.... I am a total "neut" when it comes to road bikes, so would like some advice... (a) Compact or normal crankset? (b) Which cluster? 11-23, 12-27?? Thanx! J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappaBear Posted June 11, 2008 Share "bump" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted June 11, 2008 Share What bike you looking at?? Cervelo R3 with EA90 forks and wheelset... i think I need a towel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted June 11, 2008 Share Normal crank with 12/25. No need for compact or 27 for ridng here as we dont really have lots of mountains that require those ratio's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonduhboy Posted June 11, 2008 Share compact or standard crankset depends on you:Are you going to be riding in hilly areas or on flats?Are you a heavier rider? You'd only fit compact cranks to make any uphills easier to ride.Some ppl say that you run the risk of "topping out" when you're gunning it on the downhills. And then your casette ratio would be determined by your choice of crankset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappaBear Posted June 11, 2008 Share Dutch, in my price range I was thinking the Silverback Monza. Looks for me like the best value for money.... (and is a nice looking bike as well!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappaBear Posted June 11, 2008 Share Wonduhboy, what do you mean by "heavier rider"? my weight or my riding style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggavis Posted June 11, 2008 Share Pappadoupolos, have they got stock for the Monza?? I was told no complete bikes in kansas/detroit frames and very limiting sizes in the monza.I'm also looking at a roadbike and like the S.B carbon bikes..but i'm scared going the carbon route. One nasty wipe out and tata my frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted June 11, 2008 Share If you're a girl then compact ....... OK I got my stuff (exits second door left as is necessary) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowjoe Posted June 11, 2008 Share Felt is the choice. whether to get the F1, F2, F3 or F4 depends on the budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanieFiets Posted June 11, 2008 Share Compact - Jy weet hoe ek daaroor voel. Vir ons gewone ouens is dit baie beter aangesien ons normale hills soos alpe vir die pros is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted June 11, 2008 Share ok .. silly question .. what is a compact ? How do you know if you have one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted June 11, 2008 Share ok .. silly question .. what is a compact ? How do you know if you have one ? Front chain rings are way smaller normally 50/34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted June 11, 2008 Share ok .. silly question .. what is a compact ? How do you know if you have one ? Front chain rings are way smaller normally 50/34 ok so when you stop talking in some foreign language, put it in a format that I can understand ....... Slowbee2008-06-11 03:44:44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox_Wagon Posted June 11, 2008 Share Go compact, if you?re not a cocaine fueled sprinter the top end loss of speed should not be a problem. <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> PS: They are lighter too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunh Posted June 11, 2008 Share the dingis with the teeth on the front where you put your feet in order for it to go round that attaches itself to the chain that makes the rear wheel turn shaunh2008-06-11 03:49:08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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