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09-28-22, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cxwrench

Bigger than 98" on the flats?

A 44/11 is a 4:1 ratio. Even entry level 80’s road bikes ran 52/13. Not much of a feat to spin them to 30mph.

John

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