Pete Biggs <pwrinkledgrape{remove_fruit}@biggs.tc> wrote:
: davek wrote:
:>
:> Unfortunately, the chain is already too short for the big-big
:> combination - and it is also too long for the small-small combination,
: I would worry about accidentally trying to select big-big one day, as can
: happen when knackered + distracted. Could cause serious damange.
I'm with Pete on this. I've seen a rider left walking home after wrapping
the rear mech, chain and most of the hanger round the rear wheel, all
caused by trying to engage big-big on a too-short chain while powering
out of the saddle.
Personally, I find myself in big-big frequently. When you are going so
hard your vision is bluring, finesse tends to slip
Also, there are
times in racing when you need to hang onto the big ring to avoid a front
shift.
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