Subject: RE: Chain ring question The smallest chainring of a triple crank is mostly for climbing when someone doesn't have much leg strength.
The type of chainring you have will determine the ease of removal; your LBS could tell you that. As for new derailleurs, I would be surprised if this were the case for taking one off. You would just adjust the limits of the front. That being said, as Angie pointed out, if you don't need the lowest ring, don't use it. You're probably only going to shave 100 g or so to remove it.
As for the 1/2 IM training plan recommendation, yes, use your middle chain ring. I would assume that this is to encourage high cadence, which builds endurance. As opposed to using the big ring and getting above your lactic threshold. |