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12-17-09 | 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Al1943

Gear inches are linear values that are used for comparative purposes only. They don't tell you anything else.

Thanks! This is exactly what I was wondering ... gear inches ARE linear values. I think I was getting confused with the proportional nature of the rings on the cassette.

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