Originally Posted by infinityeye
16 tooth drop is too big for fronts. ... Probably the chain is a clackin on the rear bridge of your front derailleur.
A 50-36 combination would provide the same 14-tooth drop as the ubiquitous 53-39 modern road setup.
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