Originally Posted by
Kontact
How is he going to use a 26T when the front derailleur only has a 22T capacity? 53 - 26 = 27
Too many people go by numbers. What does that even mean? Assuming one is smart enough not to go small-small. It works fine. I have a 10 speed FD on our tandem and a 9 speed on my singles, works just fine on both. On the tandem, I call out "spin it up" before the granny to middle shift, uh, not necessary on my single. Many tourers use a 24T granny and I've heard of 22T but not seen it.