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Forum: Commuting
04-26-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 12,514
Posted By Duragrouch

For modern indexed shifting, the indexing steps...

For modern indexed shifting, the indexing steps were all in the shifter, the derailleur was basically the same as friction. (Very early indexing tried steps at the derailleur, it must not have worked...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 12,514
Posted By Duragrouch

You should go look on the R&M website. Their...

You should go look on the R&M website. Their regular (rigid) cargo bikes come in two different lengths on the cargo area (60 and 75cm), and then there's the suspension bike you see there, which, also...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 12,514
Posted By Duragrouch

Depends if you want to food shop on the way home...

Depends if you want to food shop on the way home from work, that's where racks and panniers are awesome.

Only thing I don't like about that huge basket bike is that the wheels are too close to...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 12,514
Posted By Duragrouch

I'm so used to seeing 50/34 now, what used to be...

I'm so used to seeing 50/34 now, what used to be normal 42, now looks to my eye like half-step.

I made a breakthrough in climbing standing (efficiency) when I figured out, to not be geared too low...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 12,514
Posted By Duragrouch

A-D: Nice classic bike. I see no triple crank,...

A-D: Nice classic bike. I see no triple crank, and also, is it me, or is the inner ring not a 42, but larger, closer to half-step gearing? Just curious. If you don't need the lows on the hills,...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 12,514
Posted By Duragrouch

I don't mind getting wet, and I wear raingear. I...

I don't mind getting wet, and I wear raingear. I avoid biking in the rain because it trashes the drivetrain and the brakes with grit, and water can get in the hubs (poor seals), pedals (no seals at...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 12,514
Posted By Duragrouch

People have been working on bikes inverted,...

People have been working on bikes inverted, usually drive side facing you, for many decades without the benefit of a work stand. As long as you have decent chain tension, it should not affect your...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 12,514
Posted By Duragrouch

If you have a garage or other work area, what...

If you have a garage or other work area, what used to be expensive bike or kayak lifts, are like $8 at harbor freight or maybe amazon. Pulleys screwed into ceiling joist, two hooks for handlebars and...
Forum: Commuting
03-29-24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 12,514
Posted By Duragrouch

I think the bigger problem is the lap-felled (4...

I think the bigger problem is the lap-felled (4 thickness) double-sewn seams, expecially in the crotch.

There's a great program on NHK Japan, haven't seen it in a while, Cycling Around Japan,...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-24, 12:20 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 12,514
Posted By Duragrouch

Bright green reflective vests are cheap, I'd...

Bright green reflective vests are cheap, I'd recommend you buy one, I never bike without it. I use an XL so it will fit over warm clothes too. Best if the reflective strips are covered in clear...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 12,514
Posted By Duragrouch

Two additonal notes: I have rim brakes on...

Two additonal notes:

I have rim brakes on small 20" wheels, so I try to avoid long continuous braking, it heats the rims and can pop spokes due to expansion. So a particularly steep hill here that...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 12,514
Posted By Duragrouch

Ah yes, I ran it with 170 arms. Your longer arms...

Ah yes, I ran it with 170 arms. Your longer arms cancels some or all of the effect of the taller tires, versus my calculation. I know gear-inch numbers well, haven't used gain-ratios, but should, as...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 12,514
Posted By Duragrouch

No, I didn't say "you need", my exact words were...

No, I didn't say "you need", my exact words were "I NEED the low of 21".

He also said he's new at this and out of shape, and novices often need lower lows than those in shape. You tend to damage...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-24, 01:08 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 12,514
Posted By Duragrouch

Yeah, 20 gear inches might get you up that hill....

Yeah, 20 gear inches might get you up that hill. On the other hand, there's nothing wrong with walking a bike up, particularly because it uses other muscles, just like cross-training. If you get a...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 12,514
Posted By Duragrouch

I am familiar with the area. A regular "road"...

I am familiar with the area. A regular "road" bike with a double crankset is not low enough gearing, especially with someone just starting out. You want low enough to be able to "spin" up the hill...
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