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Originally Posted by LUCAS
Thanks Sheldon. Point well-taken. I'll stick with my (12-25)t cassette. I just wish there is a way I can finagle a higher range of gears with my 39t mid-ring and some of the back clusters.
Not sure exactly what you're trying to do, but it sounds to me as if all you need is a bigger middle ring, maybe the ubiquitous 42 tooth size? For optimal shifting you would want a different (so-called "9-speed") front derailer. Try your existing one first though, it will probably work well enough.

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