Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
So why'd you ask?
I wrote in my original post.
I saw this one pic in Sheldon's site, and wanted to know whether it's done today, with the modern cranksets from Specialites TA (or any other manufecturer.)
The reason is similar to Sheldon's -
I'll use the larger chainring almost exlusively, but would love to have bail out gears, for the climbs I'm having trouble with the Shimano Compact FC-R700 I currently have, or when I'm really tired in long rides.
Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
What are you planning to use for a shifter?
I have a flat handlebar, and plan to use a friction shifter, so I hope it could handle anything.
Tal.