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Originally Posted by
tallbikeman
Barretscv you have great looking low gear systems. The older style the gearing system the cheaper it is. Therefore older style 7 and 8 speed equipment is even cheaper than the 9 speed stuff. a 3x7 or 3x8 has plenty of range for riding most anywhere. I do like the 10 speed cassettes and they are coming down in price due to the changes to 11 and 12 speed systems. Choosing the right gearing for your riding is much the harder job than procuring it.
I agree that a triple can provide an excellent range on a 7 speed freewheel or 8 speed cassette. I completed the 150km Dairyland dare (7000 ft of climbing) with this drivetrain;
3x8: 48/36/26 & 12-28
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