Originally Posted by
frankenmike
OP, the way to figure out the spread is to calculate the total wrap capacity you need.(front spread +rear spread) which in your case happens to be 36. (52-30)+(36-12)=36. The wrap capacity should be stamped on the rear derailer or listed in the specs. Voila!
Your equation is correct, but the answer is 46 not 36 (22 + 24)!