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Originally Posted by 70sSanO
Actually chain wrap on a correctly sized chain only effects the small-small. Maybe the 1st and 2nd position depending on how far over capacity someone goes.

On the large large the wrap is “closer” to zero, depending on the extension of the cage, since the chain is “almost” going straight from the cog to the chainring.

On the small-small the derailleur cage folds back on the derailleur until the chain sags.

John
benefit to small/small sizing is you get max amount of chain, so fewer issues if the big/big is a bit tight......I know from personal experience (fall and go boom....but at least is was slow and only hurt my ego)
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