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10-13-14 | 05:29 PM

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Bill Kapaun

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Originally Posted by leicanthrope

In the context of the 5/6 speed era, what would the typical application(s) of a 52/46 and a 54/44 up front?

Riding?
1/2 step gearing would be more in the realm of 3-4T difference between rings.

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