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Biggest chainring?

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Old 08-31-01 | 02:13 PM
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Biggest chainring?
Dang, is this "normal" for track racing?
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Old 08-31-01 | 03:01 PM
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I dont think thats normal
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Old 08-31-01 | 03:24 PM
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my god.....that thing is huge!
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Old 08-31-01 | 04:34 PM
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Is that for cycling on a stationary roller ? With no air resistance, you can (if you are strong enough) use a humungous gear.
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Old 08-31-01 | 08:52 PM
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To quote Darth Vader: "Impressive."
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The only bikes I've seen chainrings that big on before are the ones used to set auto-paced speed records. You know, where the guy on the bike is drafting off of a race car.
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Old 09-01-01 | 04:31 AM
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Comfy looking saddle, too!
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Old 09-03-01 | 04:35 AM
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I dont think I could sprint on that size gear

Does anyone know how many teeth a chainring like this would have?

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