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Bikes: moulton f-frame 15sp, rex 50s tandem, rex 50s mixte 18sp, brompton 90s T10, brompton 90s T5 305 'mtb', brompton 2sp Ti 69t chainwheel, Brompton Ti 2x10sp Schlumpf/Dura ace, Cube 26 ams, Cube 29 ams hpc, Pinarello Monviso 90s, Kiffy trike
we are in the position to ask ts how well the capreo functioned, and how many work-hours it lasted. his was mounted in 2011...
Abu; even better is a 61/12...
Thor; what situation could that possibly be??
Rick; i seem to rather see the 11 as a toy doing its best to soon halt the speed of the bike making frequent change of drivetrain wear parts necessary. smaller cogs are however sold separately so by frequent change it is possible to keep up with its wear.
having this cog on a very high gear like 53/11 on a road bike it is not to be used almost at all. the better:-) 52/12 gets you there faster.
but as a low top gear on a small-wheeled bike or maybe mtb, an 11-cog is likely to be used a great deal more. and then show itself from its right side. it is funny how the negative difference in wear and speed between 12 and 11 is as great as it is. going from 13 to 12 is not nearly the same thing.
on my road bike i have had the opportunity go the full length to 61/13 as top gear.. it is super smooth with effortless resistance, and remains that way for years. what a delightful and actually usable joy.