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Chain length question -53T-52T

Old 09-15-05, 01:28 PM
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Chain length question -53T-52T

I converted from a 52/42/30 triple to a 53/39 double. Since I have one more tooth than before, do I have to use a longer chain?
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Probably not, unless your chain was tight in the large-large crossover combination.
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