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12-24-11 | 10:35 AM

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cyccommute

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From: Denver, CO

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The 38 is a very low especially when used with a 14 tooth freewheel. Why not go with a 44? You probably won't even have to change the crank. Bikeman (and others) carry lots of rings in lots of different bolt circles.

On a side note: What possible reason do you have for carrying 100 pounds in a trailer and then adding more in panniers? Trim down your load! I pack heavy and even I don't lug around 100 lbs of stuff.

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