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12-22-19, 12:31 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sysrq

12 speed chain might not be as strong, so half-step mitigates that as well + excessively dished rear wheel.

12 speed wheels are dished the same as 10 and 9 speed Campagnolo.

That's proven adequate.