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Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
All good. I never heard of a stock 53-42 crankset. Not to say it didn't exist. Anyway, running big rings which were meant for doubles, which is what you're doing, is the trick for triples with 39T rings.
Originally Posted by
OldTryGuy
Haven't seen a stock 42/53 either.
Finding better quality triple cranksets with a 53 (or 52) outer and a 42t middle ring requires some research, but they can be found. The 42t middle ring can be used exclusively for most of my local riding, I tend to stay in the 10 to 25mph range.
Below is a 10 speed Campagnolo Chorus 53, 42, 30 crankset.
This modern Suntour crankset is a 52, 42 & 30;
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 03-17-17 at 01:08 PM.