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08-01-05, 12:21 PM
Hello all
First, a quick question anout cogs. I've heard different things about different brands. I thought EAI cogs were decent, but an informed guy at a trustworthy shop in SF told me otherwise. I remember hearing about the questionable quality of Surly cogs, too. I've ridden a suntour, miche and EAI (on my daily ride). To be honest, i can't tell the difference.
Are one of these manufacturers superior to the others? How about Shimano dura ace? they're only $18 on eBay!
I'm pushing 48/18 now (my SF gearing) and its too easy for the flat city I live in now. I mean, it's okay, but I could stand to go faster. More importantly, I'm concerned that I'll get really used to it and when I return to SF, I'll have a tough time with the hills. So, I wanna drop my cog.
Will I feel a staggering difference if I go to 48/16? I'm probably gonna go to 17 first. Any thoughts on that?
Also, while I'm at it, anyone got a 1/8" 17 tooth cog floating around they'd flow me (and mail to me in Spain) on the cheap? Not on the free, but on the cheap?
OH - also - I found a SICK velodrome mere minutes from my house. I'm having a hard time finding out what I need to do to get on it. I'm working on it, though. It's HELLA steep. Seriously. way steeper and tighter than Hellyer.
if you're interested, you can see a lame picture here:
http://www.deportevalencia.com/en/detallesfacilities.asp?id=19
click on "images" and check out the 3rd and 4th pics. I know it doesnt look that steep in these pics, but it is. I've been there. Next time I go, I'm bringing a camera and I'll post pics here.
First, a quick question anout cogs. I've heard different things about different brands. I thought EAI cogs were decent, but an informed guy at a trustworthy shop in SF told me otherwise. I remember hearing about the questionable quality of Surly cogs, too. I've ridden a suntour, miche and EAI (on my daily ride). To be honest, i can't tell the difference.
Are one of these manufacturers superior to the others? How about Shimano dura ace? they're only $18 on eBay!
I'm pushing 48/18 now (my SF gearing) and its too easy for the flat city I live in now. I mean, it's okay, but I could stand to go faster. More importantly, I'm concerned that I'll get really used to it and when I return to SF, I'll have a tough time with the hills. So, I wanna drop my cog.
Will I feel a staggering difference if I go to 48/16? I'm probably gonna go to 17 first. Any thoughts on that?
Also, while I'm at it, anyone got a 1/8" 17 tooth cog floating around they'd flow me (and mail to me in Spain) on the cheap? Not on the free, but on the cheap?
OH - also - I found a SICK velodrome mere minutes from my house. I'm having a hard time finding out what I need to do to get on it. I'm working on it, though. It's HELLA steep. Seriously. way steeper and tighter than Hellyer.
if you're interested, you can see a lame picture here:
http://www.deportevalencia.com/en/detallesfacilities.asp?id=19
click on "images" and check out the 3rd and 4th pics. I know it doesnt look that steep in these pics, but it is. I've been there. Next time I go, I'm bringing a camera and I'll post pics here.