50/34 Crankset With an 11-30 Cassette (good or not?)
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…
50/34 vs. 48/32 Crankset (Comparison & Analysis)
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…
53/39 vs. 50/34 Chainrings (comparison & analysis)
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…
53/39 vs. 52/36 Chainrings (comparison & analysis)
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…
What’s the best fixed gear ratio for skidding? (fast answer)
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…
130BCD vs. 144BCD Chainrings? (comparison & analysis)
This post presents the differences between 130BCD and 144BCD cranks and chainrings. What is BCD? BCD stands for Bolt Circle Diameter (BCD) and represents the diameter of the circle that…
Can You Put Road Cranks On a Track Bike? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: It's possible to install road cranks on a track bike. The conversion will not allow you to use track chainrings (unless the cranks are old) and may require…
Front Derailleur Only Bikes? (Are 2×1 and 3x drivetrains viable?)
A bicycle can successfully operate in front derailleur-only mode with a few modifications. However, the practical use of this setup is questionable. Hence the lack of popularity. The Problems With…
Can You Put a Basket On a Folding Bike? (quick answer)
Condensed Answer: A basket can be installed on a folding bike. Sometimes the basket will interfere with the folding sequence and will have to be removed to fold the bike.…
Do I Need a Clutch Derailleur On My Road Bike? (fast answer)
Condensed answer: A clutch derailleur could be helpful when running a 1x drivetrain. In all other cases, it wouldn't play an important role when it comes to road bikes and…