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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

02-07-14, 02:23 PM

Replies: 98

Just what is the proper number of gears needed on a bike?

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Posted By Crescent Cycle

That's not what I intended to do. I'm pointing...

That's not what I intended to do. I'm pointing out that people go through pains to modify their bikes for big ring vanity when the stock setup and small ring will often do fine. I'm also pointing out...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

02-07-14, 01:58 AM

Replies: 98

Just what is the proper number of gears needed on a bike?

Views: 6,596

Posted By Crescent Cycle

Most road bikes come with a thing called a small...

Most road bikes come with a thing called a small chainring. I know some people can't be caught using it, but 39x11/12/13/14/15 or 42x12/13/14/15/16 gives a really good and tight range that covers a...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

02-06-14, 08:22 PM

Replies: 98

Just what is the proper number of gears needed on a bike?

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Posted By Crescent Cycle

Also I like 11t cog in the 39t chainring. It...

Also I like 11t cog in the 39t chainring. It means that 39x12 isn't extreme cross chaining, and I can get all of my solo speed range on the flats in 39t with 1t jumps.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

02-06-14, 07:52 PM

Replies: 98

Just what is the proper number of gears needed on a bike?

Views: 6,596

Posted By Crescent Cycle

I appreciate 1t gaps from about 12t-19t. I...

I appreciate 1t gaps from about 12t-19t. I appreciate cogs up to 28t-32t or so. I think there's still a ways to go.

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