Hello there
I'm currently running a 52-42 on the front of my road bike with a 12-26 on the back and finding some steeper hills a bit too macho for my aging thighs. Is there any value in going for a 53-39 chainset on the front (the hills aren't murdering me, just it seems a little bit too much of an effort than I expected) or do I have to bite the bullet and get a triple?
I'm currently running a 52-42 on the front of my road bike with a 12-26 on the back and finding some steeper hills a bit too macho for my aging thighs. Is there any value in going for a 53-39 chainset on the front (the hills aren't murdering me, just it seems a little bit too much of an effort than I expected) or do I have to bite the bullet and get a triple?