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
Originally Posted by
qcpmsame
You have one very well built bike there, build group parts are well thought out and it looks first rate. Enjoy the ride!
Bill
Thank you, Bill.
The gear range provided by the 50, 36 & 26t chainrings and the 11-32 ten speed cassette is as useful as any road crank and it can provide climbing ratios as as low as a touring triple. I can maintain any speed up to 28mph on the middle chainring, and don't spin-out until 36 mph (gravity assisted) on the big chainring. The small chainring provides fear-no-hill versatility.
I might need to fiddle with the fit and add a longer stem.
Originally Posted by
Phil85207
Looks like a great ride. Enjoy and be safe.
Thank you, Phil. Cheers
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 08-17-12 at 03:04 PM.