1 x 9 for touring , 32T cog 11-42 cassette
01-09-21, 06:13 AM
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Wry smile.
On the rapid shifting thing, seems to me that this happens on a touring bike no matter the chain rings, we upshift as fast as a loaded 18 wheeler when we hit steep stuff.
On the rapid shifting thing, seems to me that this happens on a touring bike no matter the chain rings, we upshift as fast as a loaded 18 wheeler when we hit steep stuff.
01-09-21, 08:36 AM
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I find that bar end shifters can up or down shift quite fast for the rear. Never been a problem.
01-09-21, 08:37 AM
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I had a short career as a tractor trailer driver. I remember learning to shift a 13 speed Spicer transmission. Seemed confusing at first, one button to go from low to high range, another button to continue with half steps in the high range ... kinda like half step plus granny on my bike! Soon I was shifting without even thinking.
01-09-21, 11:33 AM
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01-09-21, 04:10 PM
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you know Bob, I clearly remember watching Airplane at the movie theatre when it came out way back when, but I don't think Ive ever seen it since, only clips now and again. Geez, 40 years ago....
so no, I had forgotten that goofy scene.
I always call the Irish guy Mr Ham because his forum name, jambon is the French word for "ham" (and he still hasn't gotten back to us! so keep on with the dumbass Airplane! quotes Shirley)
so no, I had forgotten that goofy scene.
I always call the Irish guy Mr Ham because his forum name, jambon is the French word for "ham" (and he still hasn't gotten back to us! so keep on with the dumbass Airplane! quotes Shirley)
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01-09-21, 11:58 PM
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Thanks. It provided a lot of entertainment as a project.
We all have opinions on what we think is best etc... but sometimes it's ok to just try something to see what happens. I like bicycles as a hobby because it doesn't break the bank to experiment.
To talk about changing drivetrains in Harleys is a whole other kettle of fish.
We all have opinions on what we think is best etc... but sometimes it's ok to just try something to see what happens. I like bicycles as a hobby because it doesn't break the bank to experiment.
To talk about changing drivetrains in Harleys is a whole other kettle of fish.
01-10-21, 07:43 PM
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Im older now and not as strong as I use to be but I UPGRADED one of my old steel touring bikes to 1X9 trying to join the 21 century.......I would come down a hill all loaded up in high gear then when I started to climb the next hill and needed to get in low low gear .....I had to hit the shifter nine times in rapid succession.........often my bike would stop and I would fall off before I could shift that many times.......I must just be use to 50 years of reaching down to my down tube shifters and pushing my friction shifter down into my granny gear.........but I think it might be something to consider when choosing that setup for touring in hilly or mountainous terrain....... next youll have to shift nine times to get back into high gear........bring an extra cable and butt cream for your shift finger
01-10-21, 08:39 PM
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yeah....things change fast.......I think when i did that build ultega shifted two and deore only shifted one and I just couldnt get use to it......even though I love wrenching on them and do my own work.......sometimes the outcome isnt to professional or well thought out.or I will try to modify something from my parts bin thats doomed from the start.....I think one day I shifted 2000 gears in the foothills
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01-11-21, 07:34 AM
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Im older now and not as strong as I use to be but I UPGRADED one of my old steel touring bikes to 1X9 trying to join the 21 century.......I would come down a hill all loaded up in high gear then when I started to climb the next hill and needed to get in low low gear .....I had to hit the shifter nine times in rapid succession.........often my bike would stop and I would fall off before I could shift that many times.......I must just be use to 50 years of reaching down to my down tube shifters and pushing my friction shifter down into my granny gear.........but I think it might be something to consider when choosing that setup for touring in hilly or mountainous terrain....... next youll have to shift nine times to get back into high gear........bring an extra cable and butt cream for your shift finger
01-28-21, 05:09 PM
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yes Im old school and use friction down tube shifters on my touring bikes.....I was just relating my experience on a build with 1X9 with single shift brifters that did not work because I could not shift fast enough for hilly terrain and to much shifting ..........and one more thought on 1X9 for touring.......many times you are far far far away from any where and if you break your shift cable you will be stuck in high gear forever......I bet you would like a nice little triple on the front then.......breaking down and being stranded must be a top priority.....gear selection is a very personal matter..... skinny people need totally different gearing than heavy people.......strong every day riders need bigger rings......a weekend rider wouldnt make it to the county line on a bike set up for a real strong rider............if you live in the Alps with steep grades you need different gearing than if you live in Nebraska.........If you carry all your camping gear and supplies for a month I would say you almost need a different bike if you just have a toothbrush and a credit card
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