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02-07-09 | 09:12 AM

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Ranger63

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From: western new york

Bikes: mid 80s Ross Centaur converted to Alfine 11 09 motobecane imortal force, 83 Ross Paragon,81 Schwinn LeTour Tourist, 91 Paramount, 93 GT converted to city bike

compact cranks

I switched from the 50/38 on the Paramount to a 48/34 (Stronglight tapered crank setup)
I'm 'over 50' so the change was becomming mandated.
Made a world of difference.
Got the 34/50 compact on the CF Motobecane IF and-combined with the tight ratio 12-25 and stiff BB
it's become a favorite.

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