Originally Posted by
choddo
How’s that? It has a wider range and more graduated steps doesn’t it?
Ooops, I just had another look, it actually only had 14/ 24T >>> 51.8/ 59.1/ 65.4/ 73.1/ 88.7
3 speed with same high has 2" lower low. No wonder I always felt like I was struggling with the Raleigh. I rode it 12 or 16,000 miles, never more than 52 mile days.
4th gear would be the only advantage.
My same year 1973 CCM is a joy on 100 mile rides. The CCM is a far better made bike besides, regardless of the cheaper frame.