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Old 04-28-16 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by McBTC
Interesting article on the reasons why 52/36 may become the new standard:

Is it the end for the 34t chainring? - Cycling Weekly
This quote from the article belongs in this thread: "With a 28 gear on the rear, the distance you cover with one turn of the cranks is 2.75m; with a 34t chainring, you’d need to be in 34-27 to travel the same distance."
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