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ha, looks like a lot of people switched from 48/16 to 48/18! i'm part of the gang. but i have a 17t waiting on my desk for me to try.
first thing i realised is that my speed isn't really affected at all. i'm absolutely enjoying the spin on the 165 cranks, so much so i want to find 165 cranks for my 2 road bikes. i rode them the other day and i just feel that i can't go back to 170 anymore. they just dont feel right.
another thing is since the gears are less heavy it's much easier to skid, much easier to track stand, and it all made me feel much better at handling the bike.
yeah i don't think the chainring's got anything to do with leverage. the only thing about the chainring size is just wear and fine-tuning gear-inches. say i'm on 48/18, but i don't like the 2 even numbers so i think i'll go for a 46/17 later when i get the cash to replace my pair of cranks (currently a super weird 80's sugino 153BCD).