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Daddy Pig
Veteran
Unfortunately I've just seen that the rear mech is a short cage so that pretty much rules out smaller gear ratios and I'm not feeling inclined to undertake too many component changes until next year. I'll just have to lose weight and power up instead
<Tommy>
Illegitimi non carborundum
- Location
- Camden, London
This is it boys!! CycleChat vs the Pyrenees!
I just want it noted that I’m sat right at the front of the plane on my own. So if we do crash into the sea, I crossed the line first...
The plane has team colour of orange tooView attachment 416840
This is it boys!! CycleChat vs the Pyrenees!
I just want it noted that I’m sat right at the front of the plane on my own. So if we do crash into the sea, I crossed the line first...
Have a great time guys.
theboxers
TheBoxers on Cycle Sim sw
- Location
- OTC (on the couch)
@Daddy Pig Something like thisUnfortunately I've just seen that the rear mech is a short cage so that pretty much rules out smaller gear ratios and I'm not feeling inclined to undertake too many component changes until next year. I'll just have to lose weight and power up instead
https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Wo...VC7DtCh20YgVNEAQYASABEgJonPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Expensive. But easy to install and setup, I did it so it must be.
Or this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mountain...YiOjMsInNvIjoxNTAwLCJjIjoxNzc4MTN9&rmvSB=true
Not sure of the quality.
Short cage install
Daddy Pig
Veteran
Sadly it states it only works with medium cage mech so no go! I think the issue with short cage is that the mech can only go so far before it's stretching too much, and the 11 28 is at its limit already! Thanks anyway
Edit. Although the guy in the video reckons it can be used on short cage!
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Edit. Although the guy in the video reckons it can be used on shortage!
I have always taken specifications limits as a guide
Is that what you do with the spending limits HID sets for you on bike kit too ..... it's just a guide
Is that what you do with the spending limits HID sets for you on bike kit too ..... it's just a guide
Shhhhh, she doesnt yet know of the new parts ive ordered
Aleman
Knees are FUBAR but I don't like to mention it
- Location
- Blackpool UK
She thought I was looking at the Thorn Raven Twin for ideas of how to convert our current Dawes drop bar tandem into a straight bar .... Nope
Went out IRW tonight for a spin on the Single Speed. Nearly two hours with an average speed of 15mph and 580 metres of climbing. Safe to say it's not very flat around here! Anyway, for those who have Strava have a look at my ride and see where I had a major 'oh shoot' moment and why I should really stay in the virtual world. Clue it happened at 14.3km 
Randyberlin
Guru
- Location
- Sitka, Alaska
I see the downhill speed dropped to 0. What happened?Went out IRW tonight for a spin on the Single Speed. Nearly two hours with an average speed of 15mph and 580 metres of climbing. Safe to say it's not very flat around here! Anyway, for those who have Strava have a look at my ride and see where I had a major 'oh shoot' moment and why I should really stay in the virtual world. Clue it happened at 14.3km
I give up. You went out on a car-only road?Went out IRW tonight for a spin on the Single Speed. Nearly two hours with an average speed of 15mph and 580 metres of climbing. Safe to say it's not very flat around here! Anyway, for those who have Strava have a look at my ride and see where I had a major 'oh shoot' moment and why I should really stay in the virtual world. Clue it happened at 14.3km
Dammit Randy, had you posted a few seconds faster I wouldn't have had to expose myself as a complete moron
Kind of. The A303 whilst not car only, is pretty much a motorway for speed and vehicle types so not really a place to cycle. Lorries hurtling past at 60 mph just a few feet away, and cars doing 70+. I was having to ride in the gutter, over the rumble strip to stay out of trouble. It was not my best move taking that wrong turning! On a plus note though, the road surface was silky smooth
