Mrs_oab’s current hybrid is on 50/39/30 FSA Vero (165mm) with 11-32 Shimano 8sp Cassette. All about dead and worn out, now jumping chain on occasion. Mrs_oab is losing some strength and so some more winch up the hill gearing will be appreciated.
I have dropped on the cheap Microshift Marvo, so now have 11-34 Cassette, chain and Marvo mech in 9 speed flavour.
I already have 9sp STX & Deore Shifters in the spares box, plus a switchable XT 3sp or 2sp left hand.
Chain set options:
Spa Cycles XD2 in 48/38/28
Stronglight Impact on 46/34/24
(both would also knock 5mm off length of crank, ideal for her mini legs)
I could of course also change the chainrings on the FSA cranks we currently have – but this seems more in cost than buying a new chain set complete.
Despite the extra cost, I am tempted to go the Stronglight which gives 8t lower bottom end but only loses 4t at top end.
Thoughts?
Anywhere else to look other than Spa for touring chainsets of short arm variety?