I ended up having a front 53 tooth chain ring put on as well because I've got some racing coming up and the bike just goes that fast that I needed to upgrade from a 52 to a 53.
If you wash down your drivetrain after each ride, you're gonna find your chain and your cassette and your chainrings last for a long long time versus just leaving your bike sitting dirty in the corner.
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