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Old 02-01-12, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
If you have any doubt in your mind at all, look for something with a triple crankset.

You'll get an easier hill climb gear, you'll get better spacing on your flat road gears, and you'll also get a faster high gear if that matters to you. Other than style points and a few grams of weight, there is no disadvantage.
+1.

If you're worried about appearance more than functionality, maybe you can get some streamers to plug into the ends of your handlebars.
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