Originally Posted by
old_dreams
It is possible to not have to trim. I have a bike with a 6 speed block on back and double up front and I never have to trim the front. It's more by luck than design but it is a real pleasure to use. ... Sheldon indicated it is possible but probably only with select setups. ...
Edit: Not sure about the cross chain combos (gears 6 and 7) as I never use those. May be some rub there. I'll have to check.
Yes, only a few rare configurations do not require trimming, and probably only if one eschews cross-chaining. I have never considered the need to trim to be a big deal -- I just do whatever is required, and across a 6-speed block I probably need only one, maybe two, trims.
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