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Old 05-25-08, 04:04 PM
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I think most of them are using a 42 tooth small chainring while climbing steeper stuff. For 1-5% grades they are probably still in the big chainring. Speeds are very dependent on the actual grade and conditions for the day but they are faster than most people think. My guess is that they are still maintaining 17-19 mph on a long 6% grade.
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