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Originally Posted by bikerider3
I run out of gears at the start of a 7-8% grade. And the chain rubs while im trying to mash my way up.
The bike shop said i can only go to 30 tooth cassette otherwise i need a new derailuer.
Are you on the small front chainring ?? There shouldn't be rubbing.
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