Compact v. Midcompact Crankset // Which Is Best For You?

In today's video, we swap out the mid-compact Hollowgram 52/36 crankset on my Cannondale SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod and replace it with a 50/34 Hollowgram crankset to see whether this upgrade will make a considerable difference in the bike's climbing ability and my enjoyment of riding it. Cannondale Hollowgram Crankset Removal: https://www.youtu.be/fW4HTdibPG4 Cannondale Hollowgram Chainring Replacement: https://www.youtu.be/8WmWmDWw-WM 0:00 Intro & Overview 3:21 Test Agenda 6:01 52/36 Mid-Compact Hill Tests 11:38 Removing 52/36 12:04 Weigh-In 12:45 Installing 50/34 13:44 50/34 Compact Hill Tests 18:47 Comparison Between Chainrings 29:53 Final Thoughts & Conclusions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Favorite Tools! My Favorite Bike Stand: https://amzn.to/3uaWM4T Budget Bike Stand Option: https://amzn.to/48OcVfD My Favorite Hex Key Set: https://amzn.to/4989AI1 Budget Hex Key Set: https://amzn.to/3Hy6hhD My Favorite T-Handle Hex Set: https://amzn.to/3HzPWsW Budget T-Handle Hex Set: https://amzn.to/3HvuTYi My Favorite Torx Key Set: https://amzn.to/3SbcULD Budget Torx Key Set: https://amzn.to/3vSkbZp My Favorite T-Handle Torx Set: https://amzn.to/3HyoEmI Budget T-Handle Torx Set: https://amzn.to/3HAY4JD My Favorite Multibit Tool: https://amzn.to/3HytekN Budget Multibit Tool: https://amzn.to/3HAk6Mo My Favorite Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/3u7olMt Budget Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/48Kdjfl My Favorite Pedal Wrench: https://amzn.to/3vRIire 6mm & 8mm Pedal Wrench: https://amzn.to/3HwfGWY My Favorite Chain Breaker: https://amzn.to/3SbxdbV Budget Chain Breaker: https://amzn.to/4b7rRHf My Favorite Quick-Link Pliers: https://amzn.to/3SbdBod My Favorite Chain Whip: https://amzn.to/3vTqSKU Budget Chain Whip: https://amzn.to/3tWksKo My Favorite Cassette Tool: https://amzn.to/3SgxQkq Budget Cassette Tool: https://amzn.to/49b9vUb My Favorite Cable Cutters: https://amzn.to/3vQ7wWP Budget Cable Cutters: https://amzn.to/3UgoRCC My Favorite Multi-Tool: https://amzn.to/48QqwDo Budget Multi-Tool: https://amzn.to/47Y4Wvu My Favorite Air Compressor: https://amzn.to/3SdCMqf Budget Air Compressor: https://amzn.to/3vRTYdx My Favorite Tire Inflator: https://amzn.to/3HBk4UJ Budget Tire Inflator: https://amzn.to/42bWqaS My Favorite Tire Levers: https://amzn.to/3Hw2fqb My Favorite Chain Dry Weather Chain Lube: https://amzn.to/3vRUjNl My Favorite Degreaser: https://amzn.to/3SccPaK My Favorite Chain Wear Checker: https://amzn.to/4b8Os6p Unique Tools: Wheel Holder: https://amzn.to/42fnxSv Tire Bead Jack: https://amzn.to/4baFCVA