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Originally Posted by
Kabuki12
Hey Whats wrong with "old man gearing"? You guys are killing me with your perfectly sized, beautifully rigged bikes! Is that a 32 tooth rear cog with a NR rear derailleur? It looks like the chainrings are half step? I have set a few up with 28 tooth rear and 53 / 41 chainrings but that's as far as I got. The walk of shame visits me regularly, Joe
Absolutely nothing wrong! I'd rather ride up the hills than walk. It's an Ultra 6 14-32 from our friend @
pastorbobnlnh, a Pat 72 NR derailleur, and 48/42 up front.
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1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
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