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Forum: Road Cycling

11-23-22, 11:25 AM

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Downtube shifters in the 2020s

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Posted By oldbobcat

No, just a lot lighter and stronger 50 years ago....

No, just a lot lighter and stronger 50 years ago. I think that's understandable. A 2x7 friction drivetrain with a bottom gear of 42/24 doesn't get me where I want to go anymore. And clipless pedals,...

Forum: Road Cycling

11-13-22, 08:26 PM

Replies: 67

Downtube shifters in the 2020s

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Posted By oldbobcat

With so many cogs on the rear wheel, it isn't...

With so many cogs on the rear wheel, it isn't about the location, it's about the lack of indexing. With 9 or 10 cogs, you want an indexed downtube shifter. And remember, if you're going to spread...

Forum: Road Cycling

11-13-22, 01:17 PM

Replies: 67

Downtube shifters in the 2020s

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Posted By oldbobcat

Back in the day we didn't dare shift in the...

Back in the day we didn't dare shift in the middle of a sprint. You chose a gear for the wind-up and hoped it was the right one.

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