Sram Dual Drive And Touring



jboalick

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Nov 24, 2004
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I am wondering if anyone has the SRAM dual drive on their touring bike?
I already have the dual drive 24 on one of my bikes and like how smooth it shifts so I would use it on the new bike. I was thinking if I purchase a trek 520 touring bike I would switch to the dual drive 24 instead of the triple crank and front deralliur that comes on it. My question is

1. Is this a good idea or should I just leave things as is and get the smaller 22/32/44 chainring set up on the bike?

2. What size front chainring would I need to have proper gearing on the bike I switch to the dual drive?

I have noticed on other bikes with the dual drive they have a 32 or 33 teeth front ring.
-Any feedback comments or experience would be appreciated.