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@pifko
I commute on a Raleigh Team Banana replica. I run 53-42 at the front and 12-21 (8 speed) at the back (It's not very hilly and I love stay in a nice cadence) - 12.13.14.15.16.17.19.21. Complete with 105 friction shifters.
My nicer geared bike, which I never seem to ride anymore is a Specialized Allez Double '08 Shimano Tiagra 53/39 (upgraded from a poofy Sora compact) and 9 speed cassette. Might upgrade the whole thing to Veloce or Centaur though...
I actually feel faster on the raleigh. Maybe it's because it takes so much more effort to shift that thing about or something...I dunno, maybe I am - It has a much more aggressive riding position.