1x Road Musings

[saab2000]

Originally Posted by Baron Blubba

That's a really good idea. I like the old 52/42 chainring set ups. The gap between big and little is small enough that shifting betwixt them doesn't create a spin-out or bog down effect, it's very fluid. I bet 50/39 is similar.

The jump between the two front rings is nice. It's really fluid, unlike the 16-tooth difference between the 50 and a 34. I like it.

FWIW, I use an 11-28 cassette. So I'm sort of in a 1x for much of my rides with a small chainring when I need it. The 50x11 is almost identical to the old 53x12 and a 39x28 is smaller than I ever had when I raced! Now I wouldn't ride my old routes overseas with anything this big! A 34x28 at a minimum, preferably a 34x32 or even lower. #notgettingyounger