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50/34 vs. 48/32 Crankset (Comparison & Analysis)

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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…

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53/39 vs. 50/34 Chainrings (comparison & analysis)

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Read more about the article 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…

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Can You Put Road Cranks On a Track Bike? (fast answer)

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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…

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Running 52/36 Cranks With a 11-30 Cassette? (pro & cons compared)

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Read more about the article 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…

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50/34 vs. 52/36 Cranksets (Comparison & Analysis)

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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…

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175mm vs. 172.5mm Cranks (Comparison & Analysis)

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Read more about the article 175mm vs. 172.5mm Cranks (Comparison & Analysis)

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…

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Can You Put BMX Cranks On a Dirt Jumper? (simple answer)

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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…

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Can You Use a SRAM Crankset With a Shimano Group set? (simple answer)

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Read more about the article Can You Use a SRAM Crankset With a Shimano Group set? (simple answer)

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…

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Cottered vs. Cotterless Cranks (What’s Best?)

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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…

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Why Are My Bike’s Cranks Moving from Side to Side?

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Description of the problem: The cranks feel unstable. When the rider pushes and pulls on them, they move sideways. Sometimes the motion is subtle, but it could also be very pronounced to…

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