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Old 05-19-16 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by John E
I can't tell from the pictures, but I'll bet the chainrings are not equal in size, but differ by 3 teeth, which, coupled with a 2-tooth development in back, would make a superb half-step gear progression.

The French purists will flame me for stating this, but the SunTour transmission is a significant step up from the stock Simplex.
+ 1 as to both points.
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