"Once you switch to a racing crossover with 42/53 you have less chain-wrap left for the rear. Under these circumstances the claim of 26 during the 'super record' years makes sense".
I guess mine is racing cause it is 42/53 front but I would be happy to have as much as a 26 cog in the rear. A member once said SR is capable of 28 but 26 is achieved readily. That would probably make a big difference, i am way higher than that now. Even on flat land i never use that big 53 but that may be because I am still redeveloping my heart. Sure. I wish I could use those big tooth gears like Brian, but I'd rather go low gear than not at all.
Mark Cutrufelli (make mine a 26)in Laurel,MD
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