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Upgrading crank: 53/39 or 50/34?

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Scott,
From just my PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, I would go with a 50/34. Here's why;
I live in New Mexico, with lots of hills and mountains. I find it much easier to spin, then to try to power through this stuff. I find a 12-27 casette in the back is more than enough to keep me up with the lead packs. The only thing holding me back is the last 20 lbs i need to lose and a stronger engine.
For me personally, a 53/39 is more for time trailing, and you should pair that up with a 12-23 or something that will give you some close numbers in say (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23) combination so you can gradually step up your speed......:thumbsup:
 
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