Originally Posted by Hank Rearden
I don't understand how being in that combo would reduce the chance for a mis-shift (or why you would be concerned about a mis-shift if your drivetrain is properly adjusted).
Being in the middle of the cassette offers more shifting flexibility, especially quicker shifts into easier gears when compared to being cross-chained. I can't think of any advantage to cross-chaining, other than having to run a longer chain which will give you more chain slap.
I've read the book a few times. I don't know of any movie adaptation.
if ur front derailleur is properly adjusted and ur teeth arent shot there is no chance of the chain popping off
very true, if ur mid cassette it is far faster/easier as well as less chance of a misshift
think about it.. if ur bigringing both.. and you need to shift rapidly.. ur screwed.. you have to send it down 3or 4 gears.. more of a chance to get chain skip..etc
i guess its personal preference.. and ur money...
as for me.. i'll stick to keeping my chain straight in the middle ring