Double or Tripple chain rings
06-12-05, 09:06 PM
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Aaah! Run away!
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hhehe, he's posted
steel vs AL
Double vs triple
next up... campy vs shimano?
Or
maybe egg beaters vs speedplay
or
maybe underwear under lycra?
I love that fresh newbie smell
Seriously Chris, welcome!
steel vs AL
Double vs triple
next up... campy vs shimano?
Or
maybe egg beaters vs speedplay
or
maybe underwear under lycra?
I love that fresh newbie smell
Seriously Chris, welcome!
06-12-05, 09:09 PM
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Single ring 1959 
three speed Raleigh road bike
three speed Raleigh road bike
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06-12-05, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by el twe
Aaah! Run away!
lol...i'm relatively new here but already I think I know what this means...
06-13-05, 04:41 AM
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five or six rings if you can get em!
06-13-05, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris32
Just curious to what most road riders prefer, double or tripple.
Thanks
Chris
Thanks
Chris
I prefer 2 rings myself.
06-13-05, 05:37 AM
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I have a great idea...
Build a big cassette for the crank Nine gears... no... ten gears up front and ten gears in the back for a total of one hundred different gearing combinations. It would be really cool.
Build a big cassette for the crank Nine gears... no... ten gears up front and ten gears in the back for a total of one hundred different gearing combinations. It would be really cool.
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Can you feel the love, Chris?
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Why limit yourself? Anything less than a quintuple is selling yourself short.
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06-13-05, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by suntreader
I have a great idea...
Build a big cassette for the crank Nine gears... no... ten gears up front and ten gears in the back for a total of one hundred different gearing combinations. It would be really cool.
Build a big cassette for the crank Nine gears... no... ten gears up front and ten gears in the back for a total of one hundred different gearing combinations. It would be really cool.
Don't forget to add an internal geared rear hub for even more gear combos
06-13-05, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Bolo Grubb
Don't forget to add an internal geared rear hub for even more gear combos
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I'm still not buying until they start releasing 'fractional' chainrings and cogs. How many times have you wished "I need a gear JUST between my 52x13 and 52x12"? Well, when they start releasing fractional cogs, you could just shift to the 52x12.5 and be good to go. Of course, you would need the special chain with the fractional links, not only would you have to watch chainangle, but also make sure that you don't have any Prime x Prime chainring/cog combinations, but what's that. Imagine, any gear you would ever want, and under 20 pounds. <of course, that's just the weight of the drive system, not counting accessories like a frame, wheels, rims, seats, stems, handlebars and other options>
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06-18-05, 08:32 AM
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but this goes to 'eleven'...
06-18-05, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by PWRDbyTRD
none...I prefer to spin aimlessly and fall over
You! In serious reply, I'd say it depends on the terrain that the cyclist is riding and her/his physical condition. Lots of climbing? Poor shape? Get the triple with the granny gear! Flat riding without hills? A single chain ring is probably sufficient! Like the look of a double? Get a double! Like the versatility of a triple and don't mind the small weight penalty? Get the triple.Since I'm in the flatlands, I plan to put a single ring on the front of my drivetrain. I'll retire my brake levers & use two bar ends - one to activate the rear derailleur and one to activate the front brake. I wouldn't recommend this setup for too many folks, but it may be just the ticket for me.
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2 with a middle and granny. No point to the big ring except when I dh
