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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,186
Posted By 2wheelsgood@no

Update, problem solved?

An update for those who are interested: after all that, it turns out the Surly Long haul trucker uses the Shimano Alivio 48x36x26t crankset and the Shimano Alivio, 11-34t, 9 speed Cassette with Sora...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,186
Posted By 2wheelsgood@no

Thanks

Thanks for all the suggestions, much appreciated.

For now I think I'm going to try a RATUXTR 9 Speed Cassette for Mountain Bike, 11-42, with a hanger extension, and see how that works. It's quick...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,186
Posted By 2wheelsgood@no

I'm using my bike for loaded touring - a front...

I'm using my bike for loaded touring - a front 30t / rear 42t give me a gear ratio of 0.71 - yeah, I'd use that. My old bike had a lowest gear ratio of 0.61.

I just wonder though how one can know...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,186
Posted By 2wheelsgood@no

Indeed, options for the 4 bolt crank seem to be...

Indeed, options for the 4 bolt crank seem to be impossible to find. Annoying.

Not quite sure why I wrote "increasing" there!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,186
Posted By 2wheelsgood@no

Hi, thanks for your reply. Yeah, that sort...

Hi, thanks for your reply.

Yeah, that sort of seems to be my conclusion too, replacing the whole crankset. I'm happy to downsize the big ring.
As far as I can read the numbers they are FD R3030...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,186
Posted By 2wheelsgood@no

Increasing granny gear on Sora 3x9

Hi,
I have a Marin Four Corners with the Shimano Sora 3x9 speed groups set. I'm generally happy with it but I use the bike for some long distance touring and, as me legs ain't getting any younger, ...
Forum: Touring
05-18-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,582
Posted By 2wheelsgood@no

Use a different bike?

I tour on a mountain bike frame, 27.5 inch wheels. Changed the tyres to low rolling resistance ones, slightly improved the gearing, and it works great. The geometry gives a lower top tube than...
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