I'm not real strong but it's for a time trial that includes a -3% grade. Estimating about 300 watts
power, I get a speed of 38mph, which I think means ~100 rpm at 56X12. And I'm a real masher,
preferring a cadence around 70-80.
I guess I'll go the other route and get an 11t rear cog and a 53 or 54 front (I currently
have a 52).
thanks, j
"Mike Jacoubowsky" <
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> You might get enough extra height by removing the bracket and filing the slot higher. But what's
> the application? Unless you're using it for time trialing (and are *extremely* strong), there
> isn't a whole lot of use for the type of gearing that only a 56t chainring can provide. Using an
> 11t rear cog, you get a mighty-tall gear with a standard 53t.
>
> --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com
>
>
> "Jens Kurt Heycke" <
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> > I tried to plop a 56t chainring on my 5900 today and found the front derailleur doesn't clear.
> > The little hanger that the derailleur is mounted on is too short to raise the derailleur high
> > enough.
> >
> > Anyone know if/where you can get longer hangers?
> >
> >
> > thanks, J
> >
>