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Old 07-07-15 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by alan s
typical MTB (24/32/44 12/34) 519%
Rohloff 526%
Nexus 7 245%

not exactly comparable gear ranges
Yes, thank you, my point is that within that 245% range the difference in efficiency is hardly perceptible. If the gear range is inadequate for ones needs, the type isn't going to make a difference.
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