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Originally Posted by Robert A
Physiology should be exactly the same since your foot experiences the same gear ratio. But the question I'm curious about is whether there's a difference in drivetrain efficiency. My assumption is that the big ring is more efficient because the chain doesn't have to "bend" as much. But I'm curious what others think.
Of course there is a difference. But so small as to be insignificant.
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