Old 03-21-10 | 05:26 AM
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Bikes: 2005 Trek Pilot 5.0, 2001 Specialized Sirrus Pro, Kona Lava Dome, Raleigh hardtail converted to commuter, 87 Takara steel road bike, 2008 Trek Soho

How small a chain ring can an IGH handle?

2008 Trek Soho with 8 speed Alfine. The 44t chain ring is too big. How small can I go on it, as far as I want?

The other issue is the second gear. It seems to give a little when standing. I can feel soft spots in the pedal stroke if I stop pedaling mid hill for instance then start again. Is that normal? It only happens in 2nd gear. Thanks all. Haven't been able to get an to this in mechanics.
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