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Old 05-19-14, 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by rms13
hmm. I spin out with 50/11. Sometimes I want 53 or something
What kind of hills are you spinning out with a 50/11? Must be very slight like 1-2%. It's very hard to drop someone on a straight downhill regardless of what gearing they have. It takes so much more power for the rider in front that a rider drafting doesn't have to do much work.
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