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Old 11-02-05 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Shadow
Odd/even combos like the formentioned 46/17t will extend chain wear.
A combo that doesn't divide evenly will extend tire wear (more skid patches). However, both 46/16 and 46/17 give a lot of skid patches, so that's pretty much negligible.

I vote for the 16; I'm pushing a 48/16 and I'm no champ.
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