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Originally Posted by
fietsbob
you might be better served with a bike equipped with a triple crank
Tourist gearing .. little 3rd chainring, big cog cassettes, long cage RD.
Some Touring builds use MTB cranks , and parts swaps are possible.
Talk to your dealer , about making these changes,
component parts fitted, can be changed.
+1
The 39t chainring on a triple is ideal for a Cyclocross race. The 30t inner ring can help you with those technical climbs away from the race course.
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