PappaBear Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 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
Dutch Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 What bike you looking at?? Cervelo R3 with EA90 forks and wheelset... i think I need a towel
Prince Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 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
wonduhboy Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 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.
PappaBear Posted June 11, 2008 Author Posted June 11, 2008 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!!)
PappaBear Posted June 11, 2008 Author Posted June 11, 2008 Wonduhboy, what do you mean by "heavier rider"? my weight or my riding style?
daggavis Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 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.
NotSoBigBen Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 If you're a girl then compact ....... OK I got my stuff (exits second door left as is necessary)
slowjoe Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 Felt is the choice. whether to get the F1, F2, F3 or F4 depends on the budget
FanieFiets Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 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.
Slowbee Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 ok .. silly question .. what is a compact ? How do you know if you have one ?
Prince Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 ok .. silly question .. what is a compact ? How do you know if you have one ? Front chain rings are way smaller normally 50/34
Slowbee Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 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
Ox_Wagon Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 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.
shaunh Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 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
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