tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566572524605250196.post2595124671793081128..comments2017-11-28T11:34:20.805-05:00Comments on Bike rides around the neighborhood: ANT Bikes in the wildNew England Bicyclisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16609454624593868118noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566572524605250196.post-37420378593853944572012-06-10T17:21:18.649-04:002012-06-10T17:21:18.649-04:00Agree re. inadequacy of 3-speed for anything other...Agree re. inadequacy of 3-speed for anything other than strictly urban commutes. I have a Surly Cross Check built up as a townie (Albatross bars, fenders, etc.) with an Alfine 8 speed. The range is 32.5 to 99.7 gear inches (170mm x48T crankset). I have the Rapidfire shifter and find shifting really becomes seamless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com