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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
Originally Posted by
shopco43
13-14-16-19-22-26 / 52-45 was how the bike was set up at time of purchase. I doubt that it came with this gearing because it duplicates too many gears. Bike is a ’73. When I could afford to get into bikes in the early ‘80’s 13-21 / 52-42 seemed pretty standard on road bikes. Any comments?
My 1974 Paramount had a 52 & 49 half-step crankset with an oddly spaced 14-26 freewheel. Not a good set-up. I changed the freewheel to a 13-24 and made do.
Today I run 3x7 or 3x8 gearing.
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 10-30-14 at 07:47 AM.