Old 01-09-18, 04:33 PM
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FlashBazbo
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[QUOTE=TimothyH;20100333
Other than that, how do you like the 8050? Do you think it will help with chain slap and dropping the chain on rough surfaces? That's my hope.


-Tim-[/QUOTE]



I've never had a problem with chain slap or dropping the chain on rough surfaces. In fact, I've done a LOT of rough gravel racing on 6870, including the Dirty Kanza 200, and never had a single issue. But I'm pretty meticulous about chain length / spec because I don't want to have those problems. And I have always used the GS version of the rd for gravel racing. I don't know if that has anything to do with my experiences being different.


Other than the cross-chaining thing, I don't see a huge difference with 8050. I'm using Dura Ace 9170 levers and brakes, and I like those a lot -- but I don't know how different they might be from 8070. As you might expect, they are nicer than the 6870 pieces. (Probably not worth the price difference. I didn't have to pay the upcharge.) But I very much like the current setup. Hopefully, I'm one e-Tube session away from complete happiness.

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