Originally Posted by
OldsCOOL
Just curious what your impressions of the gearing change might be. This I installed on my ‘88 Cannondale Criterium Series that has a 7sp 12-28 cassette. Being a lifelong 53/39 road double guy this spring should be interesting.
What compact crank set did you get? I have an '87 Cannondale SR500 (all Shimano 105) with 42/52 biopace chainrings and 6 speed 13 - 28 freewheel, so have to do this for the hill where I live. I was just going to install a smaller chainring, but the smallest that will fit is 38 so not enough. I think you will like the new gearing.