i have a new crankset to fit to bike 2 in the new year sometime. I have gone from Compact to Semi-Compact and from 172.5mm to 170mm as that is what I like on the bike 1.
Bike 1 is an aero frame with semi deep section rims. Bike 2 is more suited to climbing and have new shallow section rims ready to go on in the Spring.
When fitting the new crankset, I am toying with putting it on Bike 1, along with a new chain and a new cassette. Then sticking the used crankset on bike 2. The reason being is that I am tempted to put an 11-25 or even an 11-23 cassette on.
Just wondering if gaining the extra 1 or 2 intermediary sprockets will outweigh the loss on the climbs, or is it hardly noticeable when shifting smoothly through the gears on the flat?
Bike 1 is an aero frame with semi deep section rims. Bike 2 is more suited to climbing and have new shallow section rims ready to go on in the Spring.
When fitting the new crankset, I am toying with putting it on Bike 1, along with a new chain and a new cassette. Then sticking the used crankset on bike 2. The reason being is that I am tempted to put an 11-25 or even an 11-23 cassette on.
Just wondering if gaining the extra 1 or 2 intermediary sprockets will outweigh the loss on the climbs, or is it hardly noticeable when shifting smoothly through the gears on the flat?