Originally Posted by
brawlo
No. For the regular Joe, the claimed (I've never personally come across any substantiation to the various claims) benefits are miniscule and your money will be better spent on things that mean more. I've seen many records set on gear that is thought to be sub standard by the collective mind. Get faster, get stronger (on the bike).
However, if you've got the coin and it excites you and it makes you want to ride, go for it. The whole damn bike industry is built around the sale of parts that the vast majority of riders don't really need
Makes sense. I'm just about to order a couple larger cogs and a larger chainring, so figured I'd ask. I don't really have extra coin to throw away, saving up for another track frame.
