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Old 06-08-20 | 09:38 AM
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Bill Kapaun
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From: Mid Willamette Valley, Orygun

Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3

I'd probably opt for a M-31X level.
9 speed will be just a bit narrower and more prone to rub on the wider 7 speed chain.
Even a Tourney level will work fine when used in "conventional" configurations.
This is my 22-32-36 with a Tourney on my 9 speed Globe. You can see the gawdawful gap.
It does need a bit of help going to the largest ring, but considering the largest ring should have 6-8 more teeth.....
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