Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
dont you think he'd be able to put a 24 on that crank? (or is 26 the smallest it can take?)
that said, searching for a 34 cassette should turn up results somewhere (without knowing if it is 8 or 9 speed--I quickly did a search for a Giant Excursion, to no avail)
He could install a 24, but the jump from the 39 middle chainring to 24 can become slow & sloppy. The 36 and 22 chainrings shift well and 22 provides a deeper climbing range for a bigger guy.
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