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Forum: Road Cycling

05-19-14, 05:19 PM

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50-34 with 11-32

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Posted By JohnJ80

I agree with him that the 11-32 is too low of a...

I agree with him that the 11-32 is too low of a gear for me and that I prefer the spacing found on the 11-26, 12-27 (essentially the same thing shifted down by a gear) or the 12-28. In mountains I'd...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-19-14, 04:28 PM

Replies: 88

50-34 with 11-32

Views: 17,322

Posted By JohnJ80

Absolutely correct. I agree. I just...

Absolutely correct. I agree.

I just upgraded my bike to 6800 and had it set up with an 11-32 just because I wanted to try it out. Turns out, I can't stand it. The 11-32 is set up with ...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-19-14, 01:21 PM

Replies: 88

50-34 with 11-32

Views: 17,322

Posted By JohnJ80

Same issue with 7/8 speed. 11-32 into 7 cogs is...

Same issue with 7/8 speed. 11-32 into 7 cogs is about still an average of 3 tooth jumps. Not a particularly graceful progression. And the manufacturing issue is still germane if what SRAM claimed...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-19-14, 01:13 PM

Replies: 88

50-34 with 11-32

Views: 17,322

Posted By JohnJ80

Actually, it's probably because of the technology...

Actually, it's probably because of the technology to provide more speeds (11 vs 5) AND the ability to manufacture a better cassette in pie plate sizes.

I mean, how would you lay out an 11-32 in a...

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