Which Groupset?

12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-21-23-25

What I liked about the new 11 speed is that it's literally 1 more over the 11-25 10 speed.

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The 11 speed 11-25 cassette is very nice as a 'one cassette to rule them all' road cassette, together with a 50/34 compact.Good balance of range, and jump size.

Thinking of going 52/36 next year. It'll be a smidge better for my usual road biking. Not sure if the extra 2" at the low end will require a climbing cassette for hitting the mountains. My initial thoughts are HTFU.

I used 36/27 on Nibberittet, was fine- seated until the final clay, but that was only because my glutes had started to rebel.

What I liked about the new 11 speed is that it's literally 1 more over the 11-25 10 speed.

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Nothing more, just something tagged at the end that you don't need anyway on top of the 12-13-14-15-17-19-21-23-27 9 speed. Who needs variations of the granny gear?

What this 12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-21-23-25 gives is tight ratios that must be a pleasure to ride and 25 should be enough for Kent.

The 11 speed 11-25 cassette is very nice as a 'one cassette to rule them all' road cassette, together with a 50/34 compact.Good balance of range, and jump size.

Thinking of going 52/36 next year. It'll be a smidge better for my usual road biking. Not sure if the extra 2" at the low end will require a climbing cassette for hitting the mountains. My initial thoughts are HTFU.

No we are talking.

But I got to go to the bank now.

And I need to ditch the 8 speed for 11.

I used 36/27 on Nibberittet, was fine- seated until the final clay, but that was only because my glutes had started to rebel.

I thought I'd ridden 34:23 (couldnt get on the biggest cog). But I was reminded last night I wasnt riding my wheels. But a mates with a 12-27. So it was 34:25 I was on.

I may just swap my chainrings while they have a bit of life left. Then go back to 50/34 for geiranger trips. Its the only climb I do, long enough to make those last few gear inches count. I cant really be bothered to buy a climbing cassette just for that.

I'd be more than happy 36:25 doing Trollstigen for example. Shot up it 41:26 on the fixed.

Or run a 52/34 combo.

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Only Italians.

Or run a 52/34 combo.

I assumed 20 was the biggest jump at the front. Part of the idea was a more usable little ring. Still, as my little ring hasnt seen much action (sadface*). I could just start by replacing the big ring.

(*sorry. But it is Friday)

53/39 SRAM Force 22 with a 11-25…

Banging. Force is a great groupset.

Getting 11 speed soon. Not sure I'll notice any really difference on a roadbike to 10. WHat's 1 cassette going to give you? Not much.

I dream of a day when I could do hill climb ride with that ratio ^^

#TooFat
#weak

I dream of a day when I could do hill climb ride with that ratio ^^

Put a 46/30 chainset on and one day, you *might.
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53/39 SRAM Force 22 with a 11-25…

what's that going on? Disco bike?

I can manage on 53/39 with 12-30 but 53/39 with 11-25 .. oof

I used 36/27 on Nibberittet, was fine- seated until the final clay, but that was only because my glutes had started to rebel.

I thought I'd ridden 34:23 (couldnt get on the biggest cog). But I was reminded last night I wasnt riding my wheels. But a mates with a 12-27. So it was 34:25 I was on.

I may just swap my chainrings while they have a bit of life left. Then go back to 50/34 for geiranger trips. Its the only climb I do, long enough to make those last few gear inches count. I cant really be bothered to buy a climbing cassette just for that.

I'd be more than happy 36:25 doing Trollstigen for example. Shot up it 41:26 on the fixed.

I think I was on 34:25 for Nibbersnibbles - I only needed to use the 25 when I weas being lazy though.

If you're not group riding at fast pace, a compact is more than ever enough, and a lot nicer to ride with a close block in back. Compact and 11-25 or 11-27/28 would be perfect.
I want to put one on my all use bike. Far more useful for most people that 53X39. 50x11 is a massive gear. And 34x25 is a very practical gear.

50x11 at 100rpm is 36 mph.

46-34 11-28

who needs legs

I can manage on 53/39 with 12-30 but 53/39 with 11-25 .. oof

What are you trying to prove? 50/34 does not equal weak.

You got pretty much a touring block with a race cassette.

I think I was on 34:25 for Nibbersnibbles - I only needed to use the 25 when I weas being lazy though.

I sat on the 25 the whole way. I got out of the saddle loads because of the dicky leg. But shifting gear just because you're standing? aint nobody got time for that.

Where do you live Furry? Planning a tour next year from Oslo through to Ålesund, down the coast to Bergen and through back to Oslo..

What time of year? The Geiranger to Dalsnibba ride is in June.