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Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-21, 12:27 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,300
Posted By woodcraft

Riding closely behind others can reduce the...

Riding closely behind others can reduce the effort needed by up to 1/3 because of less wind resistance & the faster the speed, the more it matters. In groups, riders commonly take turns at the front...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-21, 09:57 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,300
Posted By woodcraft

FIFY:thumb:

FIFY:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-21, 11:51 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,300
Posted By woodcraft

I was hoping that my comment would get more of a...

I was hoping that my comment would get more of a :lol:... thread about closely-spaced ratios= quicker shifts, single tooth jumps, etc..
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-21, 11:41 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,300
Posted By woodcraft

You need a smaller cassette- you're missing out...

You need a smaller cassette- you're missing out on those quick shifts!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,300
Posted By woodcraft

I'm not super high mileage, but used DA 11/28...

I'm not super high mileage, but used DA 11/28 for years & did not notice any wear issues. It's the bigger cogs that are Ti, & they tend to get used less.

Definitely a good bit for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-21, 06:59 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,300
Posted By woodcraft

So you get to a steep hill, slow 30 rpm cadence,...

So you get to a steep hill, slow 30 rpm cadence, get off & walk the rest, but at least the shifts were quick for the first 40 feet!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-21, 12:54 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,300
Posted By woodcraft

Ha. I just put a 46/30 and an 11/36 on the cross...

Ha. I just put a 46/30 and an 11/36 on the cross bike, and been running 48/34 w/11/34 on the road bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-21, 01:11 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,300
Posted By woodcraft

It also depends on the terrain- the flatter it...

It also depends on the terrain- the flatter it is, the more close gaps matter. Where I live, there is little flat, & when jumping in & out of 10% grades, one tooth shifts just get in the way.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-21, 12:57 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,300
Posted By woodcraft

The difference between a longer crank and a short...

The difference between a longer crank and a short one is similar to one lower gear, but crank length choice is more relevant to riding position, leg length, etc., or mainly what happens to be on the...
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