Okay, I am trying to look at maybe buying a terminator bike. But, they only offer the rear gear in a 12-23, not an option for 12-27.

But, they do have an option for a compact crank. So, here is the note I sent off to Tom. Looking for folks inputs on compact vs regular cranks.

On the low end, either terminator option is better than today. But on the high end, and I have lots of hills, the 39/23 will not cut it. The 34/23 is a little better than what I mainly use. I very seldom get into the 29 gear.



Thanks for your opinions.





Okay, let me see if I have this correct.

On the terminator, you offer two FSA crank options. One is 53/39, the other is a compact 50/34.

Now, what are the pro and cons for the regular cranks vs compact?



Now, let me see if I get the gearing correctly. Today, I have a 53/39 and 13-29.

So, here are the gear comparisons I think if I got this correctly.





Today

53/39 and 13-29

low 53/13 = 4.076

high general use 39/26=1.5

Highest 39/29=1.344



Teminator standard crank

53/39 and 12-23

low 53/12=4.417

high 39/23=1.695



Terminator compact cranks

50/34 and 12-23

low 50/12=4.166

high 34/23=1.478



Is the above correct.



So, on the low side, either of the terminator options are better than I have today, and I do run out of gears.

On the high side, the compact is a little bitter than what I usually use.



So, since I ride in the hills and flats what is your opinion, would I be better to get the standard cranks and just buy a 12-27 gear,

or do the compact cranks give some real positive?



Thanks



Dave

---

Dave Campbell | Facebook | @DaveECampbell | h2ofun@h2ofun.net

Boom Nutrition code 19F4Y3 $5 off 24 pack box | Bionic Runner | PowerCranks | Velotron | Spruzzamist

Lions don't lose sleep worrying about the sheep