Old 11-04-21 | 11:38 PM
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Bikes: 1986 Cannondale SR400 (Flat bar commuter), 1988 Cannondale Criterium XTR, 1992 Serotta T-Max, 1995 Trek 970

Originally Posted by alcjphil
A 6 speed freewheel with a bigger large cog is even easier, no need to change the shifter
That’s true, unless it is a Mega with a 24-34 jump.

I understand the rational, especially touring with a triple, as an ultimate bailout gear for someone whir aren’t needs it. But I find that gap to be so enormous, and momentum sucking, for most climbing.

John
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