Sram 10-33 or 10-36? Your opinion is appreciated

[deluz]

Where I live (SoCal) there is every kind of terrain from very flat to very steep.
Currently running Shimano 50/34 with 11-34 (12 speed) on one bike and 11/32 (11 speed) on the other. I don't really notice much difference between the 11-32 and 11-34 but the 32 cog is definitely smoother. At one point I tried a 46/30 crankset. I found it did not help that much, at some point you just need to improve your hill climbing so that you are comfortable on the roads you ride.
I am in that process now after being out of shape and it is long and gradual especially at my age.

[gospastic]

Originally Posted by Roberto Yunge

Everyone has a different preference or taste for this I guess.
I`m running one bike with 46/33 and 10/33 and it has taken me a while to get used to it. I really really hate the jump from 28 to 33 when I`m using the little ring.
On the other hand, the smallish big ring is great for those not too long climbs that you can do entirely on the "big" ring. This would be even better with a 10-36 cassette.

I`m a climber, and I think I wouldn`t miss much the 14, and would prefer two 4 teeth jumps that one big 5 teeth one.

The jump from 13 to 15 is a bigger percentage difference than the jump from 28 to 33.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by gospastic

The jump from 13 to 15 is a bigger percentage difference than the jump from 28 to 33.

Virtually identical for all practical purposes. I use a 48/13 to travel at around 28 mph. The 48/15 is good for around 24. I don't need a 14 that badly.

[gospastic]

Originally Posted by Dave

Virtually identical for all practical purposes. I use a 48/13 to travel at around 28 mph. The 48/15 is good for around 24. I don't need a 14 that badly.

Not sure what you're saying, but okay.

[NHAero]

Originally Posted by gospastic

The jump from 13 to 15 is a bigger percentage difference than the jump from 28 to 33.

I'm not sure I agree.

15/13 = 1.154
33/28 = 1.179