Cast an attentive eye over the adventure bike ranges of major bike brands in 2017 and many will include a few bikes specced with a sub-compact or ‘super-compact’ crankset.
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That is to say, a double-ring chainset with a super-low 48/32t combination that’s easier to ride up steep gradients than the familiar 50/34t combination of a compact chainset. They also offer smoother jumps between cassette cogs than 1x.
So are super-compact chainsets the next big thing for drop-bar riders? We spoke to some of the industry’s biggest names to find out.
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Who currently offers super-compact chainsets?
Compact double chainsets were initially popularised by French randonneur riders, but it’s only recently that modern component brands started offering them.
Full Speed Ahead (FSA) launched its range of adventure chainsets at last year’s Taipei Cycle Show, available in a wide range of chainring options from 48/32 to 46/36, and even a 46/30t.
Why use super-compact chainsets?
What are the technical challenges involved in super-compact chainsets?
What will be the most popular gearing choice?
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