50/34 Crankset With an 11-32 Cassette (good or not?)
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…
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…
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…
Running 52/36 Cranks With a 11-30 Cassette? (pro & cons compared)
Combining a 52/36 crankset with an 11-30 cassette is a viable option when: Short Distances If the bike is used for short distances (a mile or two), then almost any…
50/34 vs. 52/36 Cranksets (Comparison & Analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 50/34 and 52/36 cranks. Note: The numbers indicate the teeth on the large and smaller chainring. 50 = 50 teeth on the…
Let’s Compare 175mm and 172.5mm Cranks
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 175mm and 172.5mm crank arms. The Advantages of 175mm Cranks More Leverage The longer the crank, the greater the leverage that the…
Installing BMX Cranks On a Dirt Jumper
Condensed Answer: A set of BMX cranks can be installed on a dirt jumper, but the conversion requires a threaded bottom bracket compatible with а 19 or 22mm spindle. Bottom…
Combining a SRAM Crankset With a Shimano Group set – Possible or Pointless?
The goal of this article is to outline SRAM cranks' level of compatibility with a Shimano groupset. Definitions Cranks – a component connected to the pedals and the chainrings that…
Let’s Compare Cottered And Cotterless Cranks Like Real Pros
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of cottered and cotterless cranks. Definitions Cottered Cranks Cottered cranks are attached to the bottom bracket spindle via a wedge inserted into the…