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Old 11-03-20 | 03:36 PM
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I'm wondering if the frame change was done to make it cheaper? If so, not bad as long as it doesn't get weaker or much heavier.

The 52t narrow-wide chainring is afaik not a common part, and as it is marked Birdy it may be a fully custom part. Somewhat odd choice. I haven't heard about trouble with dropped chains on the Birdy. Of course some people like the look of chainrings without chainguard.

The TRP mechanicals look like Spyke, or Spyre according to the description ("road"). Either way, this is a high end mechanical brake. I use the Spyke on two bikes, and it's been excellent.

The 11-32 cassette is very narrow range and won't be great for either the fastest or the slowest riders. But in flat cities it may be enough for most.
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