Originally Posted by
Reflector Guy
Won't that middle position limit the size of chainring that can be mounted there? Try to install a bigger one and it'll rub on the chainstay.
Some people might prefer a 42T.
It does limit the size on average to around 32 or 34. But I'm not sure why anyone would want a 42 on a mountain bike. Doesn't make any sense. That's road bike territory. The standard road bike 2x is 50/34