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Forum: Road Cycling

05-22-13, 08:56 PM

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Who really likes 50-34?

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Posted By oldbobcat

The limiting factors were the capacity of rear...

The limiting factors were the capacity of rear derailleurs to take up chain slack and clear the largest cogs. If memory serves me, Campy Record and SunTour Cyclones were pretty maxed out around 26t....

Forum: Road Cycling

05-22-13, 08:23 PM

Replies: 405

Who really likes 50-34?

Views: 30,925

Posted By oldbobcat

Not too often, but with 9 other cogs on board it...

Not too often, but with 9 other cogs on board it isn't like the 11 is taking up too much space. If I wasn't living and riding in Colorado, 50/12 would be plenty.

Forum: Road Cycling

05-21-13, 10:16 PM

Replies: 405

Who really likes 50-34?

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Posted By oldbobcat

Maybe in some circles where obscure rims and...

Maybe in some circles where obscure rims and tires could be conjured up in seances. In mine it was strictly 700c tubulars, with 13-20, 13-21, or 13-22 freewheels, depending on what we were planning...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-21-13, 08:18 PM

Replies: 405

Who really likes 50-34?

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Posted By oldbobcat

As a veteran of 53/42, I found the cadence jump...

As a veteran of 53/42, I found the cadence jump of 53/39 annoying but tolerable. But 50/34 is beyond the pall; when I drop to the little ring I find myself triple-shifting the rear just so I don't...

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