I'll keep it simple....dump the 50 tooth and get a 44 tooth biggie.... at the same time convert to a 12-32 or 12-34 8 or 9 speed cassette. A triple using 24x34x44 is nice as is a 22x32x44 MTB crankset. My Hillborne is set up with a 24x34x44 12-28 seven and my Surly a 22x32x44 12-32 seven. I am old, fat and live in rolling/hilly country. These combos allow me to stay in the big ring for longer and the super low is great for the steep climbs and when I am tired.
On Wednesday, January 16, 2013 9:49:57 AM UTC-8, Michael wrote: > > I have a compact crankset that came on the Bleriot with 36/50 rings. I > spend 95% of my time in the small ring because my area is rolling terrain > and I am just not strong enough to stay in the big ring for very long > around here. > So my question is: > > Does one need to train to be strong enough to stay in the big ring alot? > > I am under the impression that people stay in the big ring and only drop > to the small ring for climbs. I am average size and build. What am I > missing? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/SnhU8ruPp04J. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
