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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,255
Posted By 70sSanO

I'm hoping I'm not included in that group. ...

I'm hoping I'm not included in that group.

John
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-22, 01:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,255
Posted By 70sSanO

Sorry I didn't explain myself. It is a...

Sorry I didn't explain myself. It is a theoretical bike, not an actual bike.

No one would look at fewer spokes on a touring bike to reduce drag a nearly immeasurable amount while there is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-22, 11:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,255
Posted By 70sSanO

I believe the OP has mistakenly put too much...

I believe the OP has mistakenly put too much emphasis on drivetrain friction and optimum working chainline. Modern bushingless chains are much more flexible.

There is some merit of running fewer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-22, 09:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,255
Posted By 70sSanO

I think at this point you have kind of pushed...

I think at this point you have kind of pushed this a bit too far.

You started out with a triple crank and 2 cogs, but having to stop to move the chain was a problem.

Everyone ran around with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-22, 10:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,255
Posted By 70sSanO

I agree that Gevenalle are an improvement. What...

I agree that Gevenalle are an improvement. What has stopped me has been the price of couple mounts on Tektro levers.

If I could buy just the mounts for $75, I’d probably give them a try. I like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-22, 01:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,255
Posted By 70sSanO

While this is getting OT from the OP’s question. ...

While this is getting OT from the OP’s question. I ride a 3x8 with a 14-36 cassette. It is really more of a 2x7, with the inner ring or 36t cog available.

I ran downtube Retrofriction until 2015...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-22, 11:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,255
Posted By 70sSanO

Nope. No slippery slope for me. My point was...

Nope. No slippery slope for me.

My point was if you can bury a freehub body by setting it deeper in the hub you can reduce the OLD a bit, or at least reduce the DS hub to lock nut distance for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-22, 10:42 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,255
Posted By 70sSanO

The idea of a 6 speed Uniglide hub is good. I’d...

The idea of a 6 speed Uniglide hub is good. I’d go a bit farther and find a 7 speed Uniglide/Hyperglide freehub body with a thin flange and mount it to a deep flange hub. I’ve done this with a...
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