...seems a bit excessive.
...and this is where it gets personal.
Are you the type of person who'll pedal down that slope, or chase, or sprint? If 'No' then go for a 48t (or 46t) chainring.
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...and this is where it gets personal.
Are you the type of person who'll pedal down that slope, or chase, or sprint? If 'No' then go for a 48t (or 46t) chainring.