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"Another advocate for the 2x11 setup here.  \n\tMy 'daily driver' is set up with the 50-34 up front, and an 11-36T at the back. I'm rolling on 50 mm tyres, which adds incredible top-end to the ratios, so I only run out of gears at about 68 km/h (cadence of about 110 rpm). I live in the KZN midlands, and regularly encounter gradients north of 13%, and the 34-36 combo hasn't got me into any trouble (yet).  \n\tA couple of years ago I put an 11-42 cassette on the back for the Swartberg100, and with the b-screw all the way in on a 105 long-cage RD, I could get through all the gears no problem. But as previously mentioned, that was only to get up the last couple km's of the pass with 150 km in the legs already. Ratios like that really aren't necessary for 99% of your riding. \n\tI'm very happy with my setup - on tar, on smooth gravel, and on chunky rocky jeep track. I reckon it's almost perfect for this area. \n \n"
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