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[CXRAndy]

Sorted my triple now. I had a few minor shifting issues with the rear derailleur, not the new triple front. It would be sluggish to drop down a cog on 14,13,12,11 teeth. I thought it might be due to using a 10 speed chain instead of 11 speed, but I ultimately decided it was the chain was too short 1link(2links pair) so there wasn't sufficient wrap around the derailleur to pull the chain down smoothly. New longer 11 speed and all is super sweet changing now.

New setup chainring 48/36/26 with a 11-32 cassette. 36t is the main drive with 26 or 48 for either very slow/fast respectively

 

[theboxers]

Sorted my triple now. I had a few minor shifting issues with the rear derailleur, not the new triple front. It would be sluggish to drop down a cog on 14,13,12,11 teeth. I thought it might be due to using a 10 speed chain instead of 11 speed, but I ultimately decided it was the chain was too short 1link(2links pair) so there wasn't sufficient wrap around the derailleur to pull the chain down smoothly. New longer 11 speed and all is super sweet changing now.

New setup chainring 48/36/26 with a 11-32 cassette. 36t is the main drive with 26 or 48 for either very slow/fast respectively

My BMC is setup with an 48/36/26 11-36 10spd. Low gear is almost too low but will get you up almost any slope.

 

[CXRAndy]

My BMC is setup with an 48/36/26 11-36 10spd. Low gear is almost too low but will get you up almost any slope.

The 26t granny ring was a bonus. I have been using a 28t granny gear for the mountains on 35-40 cogs, it has allowed me to keep a decent cadence even after several hours of climbing. My legs weren't sore after each day, cant say that about my arse, I think Im scarred for life

 

[berty bassett]

https://www.thebikeboxcompany.co.uk...2VdX4A7TJvElwy6kjgxe6B1pHgtxtKPBoCdMgQAvD_BwE

what do you all think of this bike box ?

 

[CXRAndy]

https://www.thebikeboxcompany.co.uk...2VdX4A7TJvElwy6kjgxe6B1pHgtxtKPBoCdMgQAvD_BwE

what do you all think of this bike box ?

Chap I went to the Alps with had a very similar box, it arrived with a big dent in one corner. So beware they can be damaged. Also does it have swivel wheels on one end to help steering, the one I saw didnt, so was awkward to manoeuvre. For the price its worth looking at

 

[bobinski]

Always top hard box recommendation for flying
Hire or buy
https://bikeboxalan.com/?gclid=CjwK...NhGDk19aJTi0PFgjJhvGFyMq0JmIZLShoCZF8QAvD_BwE

 

[bobinski]

Always top hard box recommendation for flying
Hire or buy
https://bikeboxalan.com/?gclid=CjwK...NhGDk19aJTi0PFgjJhvGFyMq0JmIZLShoCZF8QAvD_BwE

 

[CXRAndy]

so good he named it twice

 

[bobinski]

It was 3 times but the forum would only let me delete the 3rd.

 

[<Tommy>]

https://www.thebikeboxcompany.co.uk...2VdX4A7TJvElwy6kjgxe6B1pHgtxtKPBoCdMgQAvD_BwE

what do you all think of this bike box ?

Berty if you’re hiring a bike box get a ‘bike box Alan’. As Tina turner would say, they’re simply the best...

 

[<Tommy>]

It was 3 times but the forum would only let me delete the 3rd.

Glad to see it not just me that has to do things more than once today

 

[bobinski]

Glad to see it not just me that has to do things more than once today

In my defence my home WiFi shut down at point of posting leaving me jabbing the post reply button.

 

[<Tommy>]

Chaps, bit of a press release

This has all happened very quickly but basically a group of us are heading to the alps for the last weekend in September! This hs all hppened since mid afternoon yesterday and I’ve been trying to hurriedly book accommodation etc while doing a hundred other things. Mistakes have been made... I started texting people when it look like it was a goer and subsequently a five of us are signed up as of now. It is still possible for more people to sign up but with the time scale and amount of commitments I have at the moment I’d have to know within the next few hours before I put the final arrangements in place. I know this is very short warning, but it literally went from a passing convo with Bob to looking at accommodation within minutes. So if interested please pm or ring me ASAP.

Other than that... alp d’huez look out. Coz the chain gang are coming for ya!!!

 

[bridgy]

Chaps, bit of a press release

This has all happened very quickly but basically a group of us are heading to the alps for the last weekend in September! This hs all hppened since mid afternoon yesterday and I’ve been trying to hurriedly book accommodation etc while doing a hundred other things. Mistakes have been made... I started texting people when it look like it was a goer and subsequently a five of us are signed up as of now. It is still possible for more people to sign up but with the time scale and amount of commitments I have at the moment I’d have to know within the next few hours before I put the final arrangements in place. I know this is very short warning, but it literally went from a passing convo with Bob to looking at accommodation within minutes. So if interested please pm or ring me ASAP.

Other than that... alp d’huez look out. Coz the chain gang are coming for ya!!!

Won't be able to join you in September, but have a great time guys!

 

[CXRAndy]

alp d’huez look out. Coz the chain gang are coming for ya!!!

The Alp is one of the easier climbs. Croix de fer, Glandon, Telegraphe/Galibier are the monsters. Then there are some much less publicised climbs which I have been told averaged 10% for 15k hidden away. That booklet I posted, I believe has them listed.