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03-20-09 | 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Lukaduke

I think thats where the problem lies.... hes running a triple up front and a 7 speed cassette... which is what I will be running... being a touring bike I wanted to run the largest chain possible....I went with a wipperman 8 spd chain. So if I have a Shimano 105 triple crank with 105 derailleurs and an 8 spd chain...Ill be OK ?

If you have a set of (non-dura-ace) 7 sp. bar end shifters (or friction) then you will be ok.

edit: wait a second - what do you mean by "run the largest chain?" Large as in 'widest?' Or 'Longest?' Or did you mean 'largest chainrings?'

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