Originally Posted by merlinextraligh

I responded exactly to what you said. And showed that a 50/34 crank, with a sustained cadence below 100 rpm, 90 rpm to be exact is worth 33mph, and not a limiting factor.


The wattage to maintain 33 mph would be a much greater limiter.


I've yet to see any explanation how a top gear of 50x11 in any way limits you.