Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Northern California
Bikes: Cheltenham-Pedersen racer, Boulder F/S Paris-Roubaix, Varsity racer, '52 Christophe, '62 Continental, '92 Merckx, '75 Limongi, '76 Presto, '72 Gitane SC, '71 Schwinn SS, etc.
Nice "dream build"!
I've seen that before where a narrower spread of chainring sizes allows a short-cage NR to handle 14-32t with grace (and with careful balance of chain length and axle position).