So I did some drunk shopping and bought some bits on the Oneup website. I picked up a slick new black chain, a fancy top guide, and a 32t oval chainring.
I was pretty sure I ordered a 30t, but nay, I got a 32t.
So, I currently push a 30t up front, with an 11-42t cassette. (Yeah, I know, you are tough and push a 1:1 ratio and ride in Florida)
I guess I harkened back to something I read way back that said a 32t oval "feels like a 30t, but better!" round when I added to cart. Oops. The part that worries me is the 34t ratio for the other part of the pedal stroke.
Have any of you who ride in actual mountains moved to an oval and felt a radical improvement?
I'm really after a slightly "granny-er" granny gear. I spend way too much time in the top 5 or 6 cogs of my 11 speed cassette.
I think I've answered my own query...
I was pretty sure I ordered a 30t, but nay, I got a 32t.
So, I currently push a 30t up front, with an 11-42t cassette. (Yeah, I know, you are tough and push a 1:1 ratio and ride in Florida)
I guess I harkened back to something I read way back that said a 32t oval "feels like a 30t, but better!" round when I added to cart. Oops. The part that worries me is the 34t ratio for the other part of the pedal stroke.
Have any of you who ride in actual mountains moved to an oval and felt a radical improvement?
I'm really after a slightly "granny-er" granny gear. I spend way too much time in the top 5 or 6 cogs of my 11 speed cassette.
I think I've answered my own query...