Thread: 52x36 vs 50x34
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Old 08-27-19, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Racing Dan
If you NEED to increase your top speed to about 37.6 mph from 36.2 mph then the 52/36 is great. Else its meh ... Im betting most mortals are better off with the 50/34 unless they like pedalling down some steep descends. Im getting a 48t next time.

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I've been very happy with 34/48. More time in the big ring, fewer double shifts,

plus others are occasionally fooled into thinking that I am strong rider- going up hills in the big ring.
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