Thread: 42/17 or 42/16?
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Old 09-30-04 | 06:56 AM
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I like an all around larger tooth count. I ride 77" but on 47/16. It makes it harder to throw a chain. But between the two quoted, it's not such a big deal. It's about a 6% difference between the two.

(BTW, by Sheldon's calcs, 42/15 is 73.6" or 75.6" depending on whether you're on 700c or 27" wheels. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gears/)
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