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
what do you all think of a mtn bike crank? I realize bottom bracket width might be a problem here,but if doeable, it would be a real easy way to get lower gearing.
The MTB crank works well. The chainline is offset to the outside, so the chainline on the big chainring & big cog is less than ideal. I don't need or use this combination anyway. Other combinations are very-good to perfect and I can use all 27 combinations without issues.
I'll use a Shimano Tiagra 4503 front derailleur for triple with either bar-end shifters or Tiagra STE brifters with good results.
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