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Old 04-24-09 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by vipersrt10
ok i have a question will a 23t chain ring and a 13t in back work for a a good ratio of will it screw me up completly
I'm assuming you're talking about a road bike with 700c or 27" wheels. If you're climbing really steep hills, it'll give you a super low gear for climbing. If you ride mostly on flat terrain, it'll have you spinning like crazy to go slow.

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