i'm building a new touring bike and finding the capacity specs far below what i've used on the old one i put together. the crank is 44-20 and the cassette is 36-11, which is a 49 capacity. it works perfectly with old friction shifters, and an extra long derailleur screw. and yes, this low gearing really has been useful/necessary with a loaded bike in the mountains.
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