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02-24-19 | 03:22 PM

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Barrettscv

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Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2

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Originally Posted by Piff

No, I am interested in half step because I could set up my bike as half-step plus the 34t chainring. It's just I've never tried half-step and am unsure of its benefits both in a hilly area and on a bike with an 8speed cassette. Plus I've always thought cranks set up with half-step plus granny simply look cool...but based on the advice given and my own research into previous forum threads it just isn't the right set up for the bike.

I built up a custom half-step and a granny on this PX10, it's designed for hilly rides like L'Eroica. The Stronglight crankset has a 46, 42 and 30. The freewheel is a 13-30 six speed Suntour. It has a useful range and can climb any hill. However, going up and down the range in sequence is not rapid, but more leisurely.

Last edited by Barrettscv; 02-24-19 at 03:41 PM.

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