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06-14-07 | 12:42 PM

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cyccommute

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Originally Posted by McDave

I'm considering a 48-36-26 crankset with an 8 speed 12-32 cassette. Does that sound like it would be low enough or should I consider a 34T low, or even a 44-32-22 with a 34T (that sounds too low to me)?

What is your combination and are you happy with it?

(This will be going on a '95 Schwinn Passage Sports/Touring 700x32 btw)

I use a 46-34-22 crank and an 11-34 cassette. Nice wide range with good bail out gears. I can get by with a 24 but it just makes riding up hills where I really need the low gear harder.

For my commuter bike, I use an XT trekking crank which is a 48-36-26 and an 11-34 cassette. Very nice gear combination and crank (Nashbar still has some of the LX ones which are great cranks for the money!) You could even put a 22 on it to have a great range for touring...and everyday riding too.

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