This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 2x11 and 1x12 drivetrains. The Advantages of 2x11 Drivetrains Wide Range Gearing 2x11 comes with 2 chainrings offering all the gears that…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 1x12 and 2x10 drivetrains. The Advantages of 1x12 Drivetrains Simplicity & Elegance Two of the main incentives to go for a 1x…
A 50/34 crankset can be combined with an 11-36 cassette provided that the rear derailleur of the bicycle has the needed capacity to reach the largest cog. The combination is…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of running a 50/34 crankset in conjunction with an 11-34 cassette. The Advantages of 50/34 + 11-34 More Than Enough Top Speed The…
A 50/34 crankset and аn 11-32 cassette are an acceptable combination providing a number of benefits such as: High Gearing The highest gear of this drivetrain would be 50/11 and…
A 50/34 crankset with an 11-30 cassette is not a bad combination and provides a number of benefits such as: High Gearing The highest available gear is 50/11 which results…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 50/34 and 48/32 cranksets. The Advantages of 50/34 Higher Top Speed To understand the effect of chainring size on speed, one has…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 53/39 and 50/34 road chainrings. The Advantages of 53/39 Chainrings High Gearing The apparent advantage of a 53/39 setup is the extra…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 53/39 and 52/36 road bike chainrings. The Advantages of 53/39 Chainrings Higher Gearing The main advantage of 53/39 chainrings is their large…
Condensed answer: No gear ratio can be labeled "best for skidding". However, performing a skid is easier when the gearing is lower. That said, it's irrational to choose a fixed…