Thread: Why are roadies going 1x11 or 1x12?
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Old 07-23-19 | 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by AlmostTrick
Simplicity. Never having to shift or trim a FD. Not having to carry unnecessary weight. Daring to not follow the crowd.

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I can shift/trim FDs in my sleep. It just isn't that hard. And "(d)aring to not follow the crowd"? Hardly an issue. I ride fix gears and triples. No crowds.
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