Originally Posted by
Falconista
I can't really feel any difference to the cheaper Shimano systems.
It generally works well but the bottom of the RD gets close to the tyre and the ground. All good on the road, but it works as a mud scoop in puddles and adds a nice crunchy feeling to the chain as the mud/grit goes round.
Hardware $ at that level is usually for finish and weight
Wanna see low hanging , look at the 16"trikes with the setup. Idler looks like a training wheel with the long RD needed for a 30+ cog.
Foldies are an exercise in compromise.
Wheel building looks intimidating, but is not complicated , esp at the 20"level,
Still at the bike counter , I find myself often in line behind folks coming in to have a flat fixed.
Microshift stuff is pretty nice at their price point, good to hear it is working out. Also easier to find nowadays.