In its 46/30 chainring configuration, FSA's Energy Modular BB386EVO crankset provides a very useful drop in overall gearing for gravel bikes, touring, and unhurried riding in general. It's solidly constructed, very nicely finished, straightforward to install and flat-out Just Works™. Power meters incorporated into the crankset’s arms or spider are popular with performance-focused road cyclists (and some mountain bikers and gravel riders, too). Pedal-based power meters are also popular. Those looking for something sub compact double chainset, the FSA Omega Adventurer range has 48/32 46/30 also 50/34.

Whether you're looking for a triple ring, a double compact, or even a single speed crankset, you'll find an unrivalled selection at unbeatable prices. Chainset Swapping chainring sizes is possible, but compatibility needs to be considered. Simon von Bromley / Immediate MediaShimano offers four levels of 1×12 drivetrain, from Deore through SLX, XT and up to the top-of-the-range XTR groupset, though this is expected to change with the introduction of Shimano Cues.

You can’t easily swap the number of chainrings your bike is set up for, because the front derailleur and associated shifter will be specific for your setup and would need to be replaced, too. In exchange for giving up your highest gear, you can gain significant climbing gears on the other end. How the Low Gear on a Subcompact Crankset Relates to Compact Gearing

Combined with the cassette, the number of teeth on the crankset’s chainrings will define your bike’s gearing. However, chainring sizes vary significantly, with options for every type of riding, so we’ll cover them separately below. Place the spacer (if required) on the drive side of your crank, this has the effect of pushing the crank rings out slightly and thus allowing proper adjustment on the lower limit on the FD

I've used 10 speed chainsets on my 11 speed set up for a long while, and I'm using a 10 speed front mech and shifter on my steel winter bike, but with 11 speed rear. That also works fine. The Eagle moniker represents the American company’s wide-ranging, 12-speed, single-ring only groupsets. Its top-end XX T-Type Eagle crankset is available with 32, 34, 36 or 38-tooth chainrings, while the cheaper lines tend to offer a subset of these sizes, usually 30, 32 or 34-teeth. Single-ring systems, known as 1x drivetrains, are becoming increasingly popular on gravel bikes and can be found fitted to road bikes, too. Many 1x cranksets use narrow-wide chainrings for better chain retention. Great point about the excess front shifting because the high and low ranges cross over just where you spend the majority of your time. I've just fitted a 12 to 28 cassette on my road bike because on rolling roads there were too many changes with the 11-25.

Shimano 105 R7000 11 Speed Double Chainset

Gravel bike gearing varies significantly on the intentions of the bike, with a number of different crankset configurations on offer, across both 1x and 2x setups. The chainset, called a crankset in some parts of the world, is the name given to the chainrings and the crank arms that turn them. Different chainsets make a big difference to the character of your bike and the way it feels when you ride.