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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-17, 04:18 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,546
Posted By non-fixie

From my limited experience with the Gran Sport,...

From my limited experience with the Gran Sport, I'd say that 26T is indeed the maximum cog size, and I wouldn't try to wrap more chain than 26T either. So, if it were me, with 13-26 in the rear, I'd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-17, 02:45 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,546
Posted By non-fixie

One of my first C&V events was L'Eroica in Italy...

One of my first C&V events was L'Eroica in Italy in 2013. I had come somewhat prepared, after a week of touring in the Tuscan hills, and with a 34 x 28 low gear, but completing the 75k route took...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-17, 02:13 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,546
Posted By non-fixie

True. You may have to walk up one or two steep...

True. You may have to walk up one or two steep bits, especially if it's wet or if you miss a shift, but that's all part of the fun.

Disclaimer: I haven't done the CA version yet, just the Gaiole...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-17, 01:53 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,546
Posted By non-fixie

Pretty much perfect for all-round touring.

Pretty much perfect for all-round touring.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-17, 01:50 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,546
Posted By non-fixie

I'm not an American and don't care much about...

I'm not an American and don't care much about "life style", but riding a double with a short cage derailleur kind of is a prerequisite for L'Eroica. And I happen to like L'Eroica.

But as I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-17, 01:29 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,546
Posted By non-fixie

Hills? Being a flat-lander myself I found out the...

Hills? Being a flat-lander myself I found out the hard way, when I took my touring bike with a 47 x 22 lowest gear for a ride in the Ardennes a few years ago. Walked most of the day.

My latest...
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