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Old 05-20-11 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by CliftonGK1
Huh? How does removing the cost of derailleurs, shifters, extra cables, and reducing from the cost of a cassette to a single freewheel become "paying extra"?
Have you costed out a SS/FG lately? My theory is that they charge more because the parts need to be heavier duty- no easy spinning, all mashing, which puts more strain on the drivetrain.
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