Hi, I got a road bike off ebay and I found that the rear hub needed replacing only after I had the bearings replaced. I changed the cassette to an 11/28 Shimano and replaced the chain. For Christmas I thought that I'd replace the chainrings (I haven't run the bike much since to save stretching the chain on the old rings.), the present ones are 52/42 130 BCD. My question is, what would be the optimal sizes for a good range of gears with that cassette? I thought that I'd replace the original worn 12/32 (I think.) cassette to raise the gears a touch. I was considering going for 53/44. I think I'll get a pair of Stronglight Durals to keep the cost down. I am a newbie to cycling and I would be grateful for your advice, I'd just like the bike to be set up right.
Thanks for your time.
Thanks for your time.