Thread: Exceed Ultegra FD Capacity? What problems will I encounter?
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Old 06-09-11 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by HillRider
No, it's not a problem and I've done it on numerous cranks from 7 to 10-speed and both Shimano and Campy. The shifting from the granny to the middle ring will probably be less crisp than before but the difference is minor. I do recommend a chain watcher as a precaution against spilling the chain to the inside on a fast shift to the granny.
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