2×11 vs. 3×9 Drivetrains (Comparison & Analysis)
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 2x11 and 3x9 bicycle drivetrains. The Advantages of 3x9 Extreme Gear Range 3x drivetrains offer the greatest number of gears and the…
2×11 vs. 1×12 – Drivetrain (Comparison & Analysis)
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…
1×12 vs. 2×10 – Drivetrain (Comparison & Analysis)
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…
Running a 50/34 Crankset With an 11-34 Cassette? (Pros & Cons)
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…
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 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…
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…
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…