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Archibald said:this may sound like a completely stupid question, but do the pro riders have (and use) the granny ring?
[just wondering regarding the alps in the tour]
slcbiker said:Supposedly in the past there were pros using triples on Angiliru and Motirolo, but I don't know that I've ever seen a picture.
sherer said:Heras used a triple on Angliru a few years back when he won the stage there. Not sure if Contador did though.