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Old 04-18-18 | 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by jjhabbs
Took it around the block today...Shifted like crap.. LOL... the weird spread in the front with the 57 sucks. Plus the reason there is only a 24 low in the back is because of chain wrap concerns... Thinking about putting at 52 in front.. Putting a 13-28 in back... I had a feeling.
I run a 2nd Gen Rally on my '71 Paramount and agree, "the shifting is crap." I tolerate mine. My triple is 50-42-31 (unknown vintage 144BCD triplizer on a NR crank) and 13-32 Suntour 5 speed. I can't imagine ever running a 57T!
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