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Forum: Touring
06-16-20, 04:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,355
Posted By altbike

Bike Update

Just wanted to provide an update:

I've successfully completed the replacement of the drivetrain! Everything is working very well. The 9 speed sora shifter works flawlessly with the 9 speed rear...
Forum: Touring
05-17-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,355
Posted By altbike

I think I will be touring with a fairly heavy...

I think I will be touring with a fairly heavy load. My guess is 30 - 40 pounds? I've never weighed my load in the past. I like to take camping gear with me.

Also, I could always get the...
Forum: Touring
05-16-20, 06:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,355
Posted By altbike

Wow, that is quite a load! My touring load...

Wow, that is quite a load! My touring load shouldn't even come close to that amount of weight so this is very encouraging.
Forum: Touring
05-16-20, 06:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,355
Posted By altbike

Good to get confirmation on this. Also...

Good to get confirmation on this.



Also good to get confirmation on this. I suspected that the chain line could be altered with the spacers but I've never been able to confirm it.

I believe...
Forum: Touring
05-15-20, 11:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,355
Posted By altbike

Yes, I just checked and I have the bosses on the...

Yes, I just checked and I have the bosses on the downtube shifter. I think this is a good plan b for the front derailleur if the Sora shifter doesn't work for some reason.
Forum: Touring
05-15-20, 11:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,355
Posted By altbike

Thanks for the detailed response! My...

Thanks for the detailed response!



My main reason for favoring the mountain front derailleur is the number of teeth (44-30-22) that I'm going with. As the Sora is designed to be used with 50...
Forum: Touring
05-14-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,355
Posted By altbike

Yes, this might be the most reasonable approach. ...

Yes, this might be the most reasonable approach. It basically eliminates the major question mark of the build and using a bar end shifter for the FD would probably be manageable. I wonder if I can...
Forum: Touring
05-14-20, 12:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,355
Posted By altbike

I think the 2015 clubman should make a good...

I think the 2015 clubman should make a good touring bike. I already have all the racks on it (I have done a couple of small tours and use it for commuting about 30km each way to work in nice...
Forum: Touring
05-13-20, 10:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,355
Posted By altbike

Wow, this just reinforces my (pointless) point....

Wow, this just reinforces my (pointless) point. The major component manufacturers have ignored this sector of the market and the only recourse is tiny companies like this (and jtek) left to fill in...
Forum: Touring
05-13-20, 10:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,355
Posted By altbike

Thanks for the reply Wiggle. I'm definitely not...

Thanks for the reply Wiggle. I'm definitely not looking to stay at 10 speed and have accepted going to 9 speed. The shiftmate 7 is actually designed for the front shifter/derailleur in order to...
Forum: Touring
05-13-20, 03:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,355
Posted By altbike

Loaded Touring Bike with Low Gear Ratio - Bike Build Advice

Hello,

I have a 2015 Raleigh Clubman which has served me very well for commuting and exercise purposes. It has a Shimano Tiagra 4700 2x10 speed setup with 50/34 up front and I believe 12-30 in the...
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