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Originally Posted by
bikemig
Sure, I know it's an old crank designed to work with 5 or 6 on the back. I'm not arguing with you but I'm a little surprised that shifting is so poor with a 10 tooth jump.
I would think it'd have more to do with front derailleur choice than rings. And for what it's worth, I'm shifting a 38/52 TA double just fine with a 70's Campy NR FD. (13-26 in the back with an NR RD.)
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