Compact v. Midcompact Crankset // Which Is Best For You?

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  • čas přidán 31. 07. 2024
  • In today's video, we swap out the mid-compact Hollowgram 52/36 crankset on my Cannondale SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod and replace it with a 50/34 Hollowgram crankset to see whether this upgrade will make a considerable difference in the bike's climbing ability and my enjoyment of riding it.
    Cannondale Hollowgram Crankset Removal: czcams.com/video/fW4HTdibPG4/video.html
    Cannondale Hollowgram Chainring Replacement: czcams.com/video/8WmWmDWw-WM/video.html
    0:00 Intro & Overview
    3:21 Test Agenda
    6:01 52/36 Mid-Compact Hill Tests
    11:38 Removing 52/36
    12:04 Weigh-In
    12:45 Installing 50/34
    13:44 50/34 Compact Hill Tests
    18:47 Comparison Between Chainrings
    29:53 Final Thoughts & Conclusions
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Komentáře • 15

  • @shershot
    @shershot Před 25 dny

    Great video. Im currently deciding 42t to 38t on a gravel build. What u said about not utilizing lower gears.

  • @lancescarborough1
    @lancescarborough1 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Did you look at the 46/30?

  • @juliolopez6069
    @juliolopez6069 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Did you drop the front derailleur for the smaller chainring? Didn't see this on the video (admittedly I skipped around the timestamps). Just want to see if you got away without a front derailleur adjustment.

    • @UmunhumCycleworks
      @UmunhumCycleworks  Před 6 měsíci

      It ran fine without dropping it, but I did readjust just to get it perfect afterwards.

  • @a1white
    @a1white Před 6 měsíci +1

    34/28 is my lowest gear too. I wouldn’t mind an extra gear on some of the 20% gradients sometimes to save the knees a bit 😅

    • @UmunhumCycleworks
      @UmunhumCycleworks  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I just found out today that there is a 46/30 chainring for the SiSL2 - might have to check that out!

  • @user-xv7eb5ct9f
    @user-xv7eb5ct9f Před 3 měsíci

    I have 40/36 11-36 , what's easiest/less expensive way to make gearing easier to climb? Changing crank combo or cassette? I'm just starting out to bike again and need a little more help on steep climbs where i don't have to push so hard for so long

  • @steveindorset
    @steveindorset Před 5 měsíci +1

    Surely you’d be better off with a bigger 11x30 cassette?? A 36x30 is just slightly lower than 34x28. That way keep the 52 big ring for belting down hill? Or even go 11x34 cassette that’s a real mountain goat….but at 300bucks it would be a bit of an expense. 🚵🏻😎👍🏻

    • @UmunhumCycleworks
      @UmunhumCycleworks  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yeah that's true, cassette would be a better upgrade for sure, but $300 on a cassette is pretty steep!

  • @lancescarborough1
    @lancescarborough1 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Did you look at the 46/30?

    • @UmunhumCycleworks
      @UmunhumCycleworks  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I didn't even know that existed for this crankset until you mentioned it! I might have to look into that - could be really awesome for a climbing bike. Thank you!

    • @eabe60094
      @eabe60094 Před 6 měsíci

      They don’t have the 56/30 in “SL” option (10 arms vs 8) but it is still pretty good

    • @fredherzberger4677
      @fredherzberger4677 Před 3 měsíci

      A wider range cassette, even at the price of more weight, would be more of an advantage. You could also go to a 48/34 chain ring. I have a 48/34 chain ring with an 11/ 36 cassette. It's great for climbing but I may go to a larger chain ring as it's almost too low.