Originally Posted by
due ruote
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1. Stronglight Dural: these are 5083 alloy and the least expensive option; about $27 for the pair plus shipping. I've seen mixed reviews and wonder about their longevity. They are sold as 8/9/10 speed.
I would use this set to determine if a 38/48T chain set delivers what you're looking for. They won't last as long as the other two options, but they will last for many, many miles.
I'm also a flat lander and I've put my 7400 12-21T into the parts bin in favor of a 13-23T, low 70 GI to upper 80 Gi has me roughly in the middle of the cassette when using the 53T chain ring.
Brad