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I was right; you need an 11 tooth cog

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Old 05-25-04 | 06:14 AM
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Just did a big bunch ride, and when we got to ~38-40mph (a few times), all the guys with their 53/12 started bouncin' all over the place, yet there I was, cruizin' with my 11, sittin' on about 105 rpm

One guy even commented at one stage that he went to go up a gear, but was dismayed to find he had no more gears!! Hee hee hee

you can calculate rpm with this:
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/gears/

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Old 05-25-04 | 06:54 AM
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isn't it great to reach for a gear....and its there!!
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Old 05-25-04 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by RiPHRaPH
isn't it great to reach for a gear....and its there!!
Unless of course it's moving... then it stings as it slices into your fingers.
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Old 05-25-04 | 08:50 AM
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I agree. As Nigel Tufnel from Spinal Tap said: "I like to have eleven"
 
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Old 05-25-04 | 10:33 AM
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I agree. Very useful
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