Which is easiest gear to turn over, 34x25 or 36x28

[Shrike]

Trying to decide on a groupset for the winter bike and decided I want to use it for climbing too, so want gear ratios to be easier than my main ride (52/36 x 11-28).

Saw a deal on a 105 with 50/34 x 11-25 but not sure if that makes it easier. Maybe about the same on the lowest gear?

[cyclespeed]

http://www.bikecalc.com/gear_ratios

[ooo]

36/28 ≈ 34/26.5
34/25 ≈ 36/26.5

[Shrike]

Thanks guys, so it's easier but not by a lot. Not enough to justify buying that cassette would you say?

[ooo]

sorry, 34/25 will be harder by 1 gear step compared to 36/28

[rasmussloth]

You could just sell the 11-25 cassette that goes with the new groupset and buy a new 11-18 cassette.

It will maybe set you back 20 $.

[Multebear]

Trying to decide on a groupset for the winter bike and decided I want to use it for climbing too, so want gear ratios to be easier than my main ride (52/36 x 11-28).

Saw a deal on a 105 with 50/34 x 11-25 but not sure if that makes it easier. Maybe about the same on the lowest gear?

You are aware, that there are countless gearcharts on the interweb, right?

https://www.google.dk/search?q=gearchar ... QQ_AUICCgB

[nbon]

try http://www.ritzelrechner.de
It's in german, but easy to unterstand...

[cobrakai]

Just buy a new cassette. A new 105 11-28 cassette is $32 from Merlin.

[Shrike]

sorry, 34/25 will be harder by 1 gear step compared to 36/28

Cheers, went for the 50/34 11-28 elsewhere. Bit pricier but ultimately cheaper/less hassle than getting a second cassette and eBaying the other.