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Old 07-08-12, 05:22 PM
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banerjek
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Originally Posted by bikerjp
I think I'll try both methods and see how much difference there is. Will size the 28 cog so that I can use it, but curious if the small-small results in an even longer chain. I see no reason to have a chain longer than what's needed for a safe big-big combo.
My guess is that it will be the same. I've heard that the chain wrap capacity of the 6700 was increased specifically so people could run an 11-28 with a compact crank. The rated chain wrap of 6600 was less than the 33T of running an 11/28 with a 50/34 (but people did it successfully anyway)
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