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11-04-10 | 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dmalvarado

I don't like my compact because I have to prep the front derailleur for the change by counter-shifting the rear by a larger amount, usually three gears, to get the next gear inch combo. I know I know - I could just prep by letting cadence rise or fall, but I like to keep it smooth.

You can do the cross over simultaneously. With STI it's not really an issue.

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