Here's my Franklin Frames Bradley frame with 26/44/48 rings and 13-32 7sp FW. I use these gears because they offer me a wide range and small steps if I need them. I put this bike together in '99 or so. There's just something that about these types of gears that crossovers don't have. I really like HS+G gears



I've got a Rivendell Bombadil frame to build up, and frankly I'm disappointed because I can't use HS+G gears. It just can't handle a large middle ring, bummer. But, considering the 45-50mm 700c tires I'll be using, I'm probably better of with a crossover anyways . . . . but it would be nice to have the option. Any other road bike I put together in the future will have some sort of HS+G gears though.