Thread: 53/39 or 52/36?
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Old 08-25-14, 07:26 PM
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52-36.

The pros have used a 52-34 on some of the climbs in the Giro.

The difference between a 52t and a 53t is neglibible; the difference between a 36 and a 39 is definitely noticeable; particularly on a long, steep climb.
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