Thread: Standard vs. Compact Gearing
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Old 03-08-13 | 05:29 PM
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Bikes: 99 Klein Quantum, 2012 Cannondale CAAD10 5, Specialized Tarmac Comp, Foundry Thresher, Fuji Sportif

I regularly spin out my 53/12. I'm old and use to be able to occasionally hit 50mph. Now I'm all done before I hit 40:-( I've never needed my 39/28. I say NEEDED not that I've never used it, just never needed a bail out gear. At 240lbs, if I push down on a pedal the bike will move forward.
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