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99Klein 03-08-13 05:29 PM
I regularly spin out my 53/12. I'm old and use to be able to occasionally hit 50mph. Now I'm all done before I hit 40:-( I've never needed my 39/28. I say NEEDED not that I've never used it, just never needed a bail out gear. At 240lbs, if I push down on a pedal the bike will move forward.

MetalPedaler 03-08-13 05:52 PM
Originally Posted by 99Klein (Post 15362830)
I regularly spin out my 53/12. I'm old and use to be able to occasionally hit 50mph. Now I'm all done before I hit 40:-( I've never needed my 39/28. I say NEEDED not that I've never used it, just never needed a bail out gear. At 240lbs, if I push down on a pedal the bike will move forward.
Dear goodness! I've yet to hit 50 going downhill! [What's my problem? I'm old too! Maybe I need a 99 Klein instead of my '97? :D]

lennyparis 03-08-13 09:10 PM
Shimano Ultegra does not have 12-27

rebel1916 03-08-13 10:05 PM
This thread makes my head hurt. OP, using a cassette that is from a different group ain't gonna hurt you none.


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