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Old 05-30-18, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by TiHabanero
This reminds of the "half-step" gearing craze back in the 80's. What became of it?
I'm guessing obsoleted by 11 speed cassettes and compact cranks? Although, I know a few around here still enjoy. My Miyata 610 had it, while I could see some uses, it just seemed like a waste of a chainring for what you actually got when you are running more than five gears on the back.
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