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…
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 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…
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…