I got a New Surly Bridge Club 700c !
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I'm sure like all bikes, there is limited a availability, but is there still a 27.5 option?
the 27.5 appeals very much to putting in fatter taller tires.
What tires are you thinking of using predominantly?
it's a great bike, would be my choice probably after my troll.
i get going with regular dropouts, but I'm sure removing the extra brace from seat tube to toptube would be simply saving money and time to make a frame.
PS, I also think it's a real shame they dropped the double and went trendy (CHEAPER!) 1x
I'm cynical but this change to me is going with trends but with a side order of profit.
the 27.5 appeals very much to putting in fatter taller tires.
What tires are you thinking of using predominantly?
it's a great bike, would be my choice probably after my troll.
i get going with regular dropouts, but I'm sure removing the extra brace from seat tube to toptube would be simply saving money and time to make a frame.
PS, I also think it's a real shame they dropped the double and went trendy (CHEAPER!) 1x
I'm cynical but this change to me is going with trends but with a side order of profit.
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Nice copy and paste.
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I'm sure like all bikes, there is limited a availability, but is there still a 27.5 option?
the 27.5 appeals very much to putting in fatter taller tires.
What tires are you thinking of using predominantly?
it's a great bike, would be my choice probably after my troll.
i get going with regular dropouts, but I'm sure removing the extra brace from seat tube to toptube would be simply saving money and time to make a frame.
PS, I also think it's a real shame they dropped the double and went trendy (CHEAPER!) 1x
I'm cynical but this change to me is going with trends but with a side order of profit.
the 27.5 appeals very much to putting in fatter taller tires.
What tires are you thinking of using predominantly?
it's a great bike, would be my choice probably after my troll.
i get going with regular dropouts, but I'm sure removing the extra brace from seat tube to toptube would be simply saving money and time to make a frame.
PS, I also think it's a real shame they dropped the double and went trendy (CHEAPER!) 1x
I'm cynical but this change to me is going with trends but with a side order of profit.
I ride on pavement so got the 700c and am running the stock tires tubeless , 700 x 41 .
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I get the 1x for trail riding and all that, including putting on wide tires to avoid chain/tire rub, and I get that 10,11, 12 speed cassettes have great ranges now, especially 11 and 12, but I know someone who bought a Troll set up as a 1x with 10 speed, and the 32t chainring and 42 (probably) cassette give a good low, but the 32/11 high is pretty darn low, and when we ride together, she is nearly always in the 11 and 13t cog, which is going to wear a lot over time, plus the chainline is setup nearly straight in the 13t cog.....ie lots of cross chaining in the mid to larger cogs at the rear (I suspect it was not setup right, with the chainring set out too much)
I dunno, the bridge club original double looked like a great setup that would cover more varied riding--but I admit that I have a touring mindset.
I dunno, the bridge club original double looked like a great setup that would cover more varied riding--but I admit that I have a touring mindset.
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"Some compromises were made (ie cup and cone hub bearings were serviceable, but sealed bearings may be better for the average rider)."
So , would you upgrade the hubs , and if so , to which ?
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- I doubt there is no seal at all.
- Im guessing the site should have typed 'cartridge bearings' instead of 'sealed bearings'.
- If the hubs really dont have a seal at all, then getting any compatible hub with seals will be an upgrade. Shimano, DT, Bitex, Joytech, Hope, etc etc etc.
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That site review is kind of a mom and pop pretty basic site, with comments from Joe blow.
Don't forget that all top shimano hubs use cup and cones. It's the level of material, build and adjustment that's important.
But cartridge bearing hubs must be great too, I just haven't owned any yet.
Don't forget that all top shimano hubs use cup and cones. It's the level of material, build and adjustment that's important.
But cartridge bearing hubs must be great too, I just haven't owned any yet.
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