Originally Posted by
Pukeskywalker
I'm considering using the crankset on a bike tour. Would you be confident using the granny gear on a tripleizer chainring, assuming a 3+ month tour - with hills and an extra 25-30lb of gear?
Sure, why not? The classic touring crank is the TA "Cyclotouriste," where both the middle and inner rings are bolted to the outer ring. Here it is on my wife's loaded touring bike:
