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Old 07-23-10 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Pb_Okole
Did I mention anything about the large ring? I simply said that it is impossible to put a 34 or 36 on a 130 BCD crank. IF they were running 34 or 36 then it was a 110 BCD (compact) crank. You are nitpicking something I didn't even address in my original post.
Let's review:

Originally Posted by Yaniel
aren't most of the pro's running a 53/34 or 36 on most of the big mountain stages?
Originally Posted by ptle
I thought you can only have up to a 16 tooth gap between the chainrings, or else the FD won't work.
Originally Posted by Pb_Okole
Not to mention that it's not physically possible to put a 34 tooth ring on a 130 BCD crank. If if they are running a 34 or 36, then they are running a 110 BCD (compact crank) and negates this whole discussion.
How does 110 BCD negate the discussion of a >16 tooth gap between the chainrings?

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