Thread: 3X or 2X ?
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Old 04-01-15 | 03:21 PM
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Nice bike, [MENTION=168526]TejanoTrackie[/MENTION]! I would say 3x or 2x, it doesn't make a difference.

With 36H, I prefer 4x because

1. mechanically, it's no better or worse,
2. it's no harder for me to build than 3x, and
3. I like the way it looks.
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