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Old 04-24-13 | 06:03 PM
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Bikes: Jamis Sputnik, Leader 722 Heritage Edition, Brompton, Bianchi Via Nirone, Robinson SST, Diamondback Sorrento

Originally Posted by skielbasa
Should I go 48x18 (70.3) or 48x19 (66.6) with my Leader build? I feel a little over-geared, for my fitness level, on my Clockwork which is 46x17 (71.4). I'm afraid 70.3 would feel almost the same, while 66.6 would be too extreme a change. FWIW I start bouncing at cadence of about 110+.

Also, I miss the general questions thread.
You'll love 48/19. I'm currently 42/17 (65 GI) and it feels so good. That's coming from 46/17, which i was actually ok with, but I wanted something more knee-friendly for brakeless riding.
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