My neighbor rides a Tallboy with a 50 cassette. He smoked a tooth and needs a new one. I have a new 50 I can give him, but he avoids some of the long and punchy climbs we have. So I'm thinking a 52 would be a better replacement. Or maybe the 50 with a 30 up front? I'm assuming he's a 32 now.
I just recall dropping my chainring way back on an old bike and it changed the feel of all the gears (obviously!) but I did get used to it.
Aside from top speed which we don't use on dirt, is there a reason to to go with a smaller chainring?
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