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04-06-15, 06:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,401
Posted By Bravin Neff

Perhaps unsurprisingly, I have been riding the...

Perhaps unsurprisingly, I have been riding the bike with the original mountain RD - after shortening the chain per the suggestion above - and everything works perfectly. But then there's the...
04-03-15, 10:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,401
Posted By Bravin Neff

I should be clear that this is a hybrid...

I should be clear that this is a hybrid originally equipped as 3 x 8. Front was 28-38-48 with 12-32 rear. The original RD is a long cage Shimano Alivio mountain. I have already converted it to 1 x 8...
04-03-15, 11:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,401
Posted By Bravin Neff

That's a great tip and very useful info. Thank...

That's a great tip and very useful info. Thank you.
04-03-15, 10:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,401
Posted By Bravin Neff

Regarding not needing a short cage: correct, I...

Regarding not needing a short cage: correct, I don't *need* it. My motivation is to get a shorter chain, have stronger chain take-up and hopefully cure (or reduce) front sprocket derailment.

I'd...
04-03-15, 09:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,401
Posted By Bravin Neff

Well that was fast. Thank you dr_lha! Curious:...

Well that was fast. Thank you dr_lha! Curious: what does the "GS" and "SS" signify?
04-03-15, 09:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,401
Posted By Bravin Neff

Rear Derailleurs - Total Capacity & Max Sprocket & Cage Size

I am converting a bike to 1 (front) x 8 (rear). My rear cassette is 12-32 tooth. Shimano shifter.

I know I need a short cage rear derailleur, as the total capacity will be 20 teeth. However, most...
12-28-14, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,537
Posted By Bravin Neff

A search for Shimano SG-S7000 retrieves a few UK...

A search for Shimano SG-S7000 retrieves a few UK bike vendors, so it appears this has been released already, albeit only in selective parts of the world. Can anyone confirm where/when this is...
12-28-14, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,537
Posted By Bravin Neff

Your (okay my) Shimano Alfine 8 Dreams Have Been Answered

Shifting "reversed" so that now its normal, plus something about improved shifting. Note the new part number: SG-7000.

Shimano Alfine SG-S7000-8 8-speed gear hub Centerlock 32H black 2015...
12-09-14, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,298
Posted By Bravin Neff

Bruin11, that looks excellent Thank you! I wonder...

Bruin11, that looks excellent Thank you! I wonder why they don't support bluetooth sensors?
12-08-14, 07:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,298
Posted By Bravin Neff

Any suggestions on an alternative to Trainer Road?

Any suggestions on an alternative to Trainer Road?
12-07-14, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,298
Posted By Bravin Neff

Indoor Training App Using Calculated Power? (Alternative to Trainer Road?)

I have a cycleops 2 trainer, and I'd like to train indoors for the winter with something like Trainer Road, but something that isn't subscription based. I'm okay with a one time fee, but I'm shying...
11-18-14, 03:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,765
Posted By Bravin Neff

LOL Dude, you got some serious velocity there.

LOL Dude, you got some serious velocity there.
11-12-14, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,708
Posted By Bravin Neff

1. Very low - teens to high 20s. Steep uphills on...

1. Very low - teens to high 20s. Steep uphills on a mountain bike. Fat bike terrain crawling.
2. Low - high 20s to high 30s. Normal hills for normal people.
3. Medium - high 30s to mid 80s. Almost...
11-12-14, 09:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,765
Posted By Bravin Neff

Sure its part engine and part bike, no doubt...

Sure its part engine and part bike, no doubt about it. But the engine part is way more of a factor the faster you go. In physics class we learned power required goes up with the cube of velocity (as...
11-11-14, 02:51 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

Exactly how I would too.

Exactly how I would too.
11-10-14, 08:11 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

In case anyone is interested in the forthcoming...

In case anyone is interested in the forthcoming Sturmey Archer 5 speed hubs. As I mentioned earlier, I contacted their North American office seeking a dealer with the XRK5 hub. The reply was that the...
11-07-14, 06:43 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

I find that unit interesting, but I'm scared off...

I find that unit interesting, but I'm scared off by the fact direct drive is #1 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) and Dan Burkhart's comments that it sounds like a...
11-07-14, 03:53 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

Contemplating going to the dark side of...

Contemplating going to the dark side of backwards-shifter IGH's, i.e.: Shimano Alfine/Nexus 7 or 8. What do you guys think about shifting in that direction? Did you end up adjusting to it?
11-06-14, 02:26 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

They have the freewheel and drum brake versions,...

They have the freewheel and drum brake versions, but just like everyone else on planet earth no disc brake versions. I'm guessing its not popular? Anyhoo, one unfortunate things about the new C50 hub...
11-06-14, 12:31 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

I don't follow.

I don't follow.
11-06-14, 12:10 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

Well the bad news I expected came. My previous...

Well the bad news I expected came. My previous thoughts that "a Shimano Alfine 11 for $252, yeah right" were confirmed with the following email:

"Hello,

Unfortunately our warehouse is unable to...
11-05-14, 08:56 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

That's how I am too, and its what makes me afraid...

That's how I am too, and its what makes me afraid of the IGH hubs. I can putz around pulling my kids in the Burly trailer, and that's one thing. But when I'm out riding for me, I'm pretty much always...
11-05-14, 07:24 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

That's interesting. I'd like to live with a 3...

That's interesting. I'd like to live with a 3 speed for a while and see if I acclimate to it.
11-05-14, 07:22 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

Oh I hear you and agree. Note the source linked...

Oh I hear you and agree. Note the source linked to above is selling the Alfine 11 at US $252, brand new. Time will tell if that is real (the seller said he is shipping tomorrow), but if it is, that...
11-05-14, 02:17 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

The attractive thing about the Alfine 11 is that,...

The attractive thing about the Alfine 11 is that, apart from the 1-2 jump, the other gear jumps are all about 13%-14% steps. That's consistent with the typical 8-9 speed cassette, so I am...
11-05-14, 10:33 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

Great points. One of my motivations for an IGH...

Great points. One of my motivations for an IGH isn't just the replacement of a derailleur, but also to recapture the advantages of the single speed. These include going back to a non-derailleur type...
11-05-14, 08:34 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

Thanks for the detailed help. As my bottom...

Thanks for the detailed help. As my bottom bracket is square taper (and will likely stay that way), it makes sense you can manipulate chain line by changing bottom bracket spindle length, as one...
11-05-14, 04:54 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

How do you folks select a new crank with the...

How do you folks select a new crank with the correct chainline? For example, the Shimano Alfine 11 says the chainline is 41.8mm. But if you go to (e.g.,) performancebike.com or nashbar.com, chainline...
11-04-14, 11:28 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

Hmm... making me think twice about my choice.

Hmm... making me think twice about my choice.
11-04-14, 04:50 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

I pulled the trigger on a Shimano Alfine 11. This...

I pulled the trigger on a Shimano Alfine 11. This deal just seemed to good to pass up:

Amazon.com : Shimano 2014 Alfine 11-Speed Internal Bicycle Hub - SG-S700 : Bike Hubs : Sports & Outdoors...
11-02-14, 10:50 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

Probably one of those tensioner thingys that...

Probably one of those tensioner thingys that locate in the derailleur mount.
11-02-14, 06:43 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

Roughly 38 to 97 gear inches is a totally...

Roughly 38 to 97 gear inches is a totally respectable range. I think I could get used to that. FWIW, I tried out a (goofy reclined beach-type) bike yesterday with a Shimano nexus 3 speed at a LBS....
11-01-14, 07:32 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

Doing some more homework, it seems the Shimano...

Doing some more homework, it seems the Shimano Alfine 11 is the exception... that is puts the shifting directionality back to being consistent with the derailleur shifters. I am not sure I understood...
11-01-14, 06:28 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

Anyone know if the Shimano units can reverse the...

Anyone know if the Shimano units can reverse the direction of the grip shifters, or make the trigger shifters actuate in the same manner their derailleur versions do? (Anyone else find the opposite...
11-01-14, 11:45 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

I hear you, and I'm trying to talk myself into...

I hear you, and I'm trying to talk myself into believing that. On the other hand, I am a cadence rider by habit, shifting gears to stay within a narrow range. Obviously people make the switch every...
11-01-14, 10:53 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

Thanks for the help guys. And Dan Burkhart, I...

Thanks for the help guys. And Dan Burkhart, I love your Youtube videos. I have watched them multiple times and they are a valuable public service.
11-01-14, 07:53 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

Matariki, it sounds like you are essentially a...

Matariki, it sounds like you are essentially a 3-speed rider. I am accustomed to more gears with closer gear spacing. Can you tell me what the transition like? I assume it is something basically...
10-31-14, 05:59 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

Thanks for the help guys. Regarding the...

Thanks for the help guys.

Regarding the Nuvinci and Rohloff, I'll probably never be able to justify the Rohloff, so that one is out for me. I am intrigued by the Nuvinci and reallly hope they...
10-31-14, 03:34 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,738
Posted By Bravin Neff

Winter IGH Conversion Project

I'm thinking about converting one of my derailleur hybrids to an IGH bike this winter. Its a 2008 Cannondale Quick 4 hybrid, it is used for commuter/fun/pull-kids duties. I have some general...
04-30-14, 10:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 69,763
Posted By Bravin Neff

Rigid fork all the way. The tires and butt cheeks...

Rigid fork all the way. The tires and butt cheeks are more than enough suspension.
03-27-14, 07:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,837
Posted By Bravin Neff

Agreed. I read that forum.

Agreed. I read that forum.
03-26-14, 06:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,785
Posted By Bravin Neff

Thinking of doing the same thing on my Jamis Coda.

Thinking of doing the same thing on my Jamis Coda.
03-26-14, 06:35 PM
03-05-14, 09:28 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,727
Posted By Bravin Neff

Funny, I took almost the exact opposite route. I...

Funny, I took almost the exact opposite route. I started with the drop handlebar bike, upgraded to a Specialized Tarmac carbon fiber road bike (which I love, by the way), then realized how...
02-27-14, 09:57 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 17,727
Posted By Bravin Neff

Yes, you won't look super cool while...

Yes, you won't look super cool while simultaneously being totally practical.
02-27-14, 03:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,795
Posted By Bravin Neff

Just got a new (to me) hybrid: 2009 (maybe '08)...

Just got a new (to me) hybrid: 2009 (maybe '08) Jamis Coda Comp. Practically brand new. No suspension. Totally smooth and awesome!
07-29-13, 07:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,557
Posted By Bravin Neff

Don't forget at the lower price levels, most...

Don't forget at the lower price levels, most cross bikes still use cantilever brakes. In fact I believe cross bikes are basically the only kind of bike left to still use them (the higher-priced cross...
07-25-13, 07:51 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 10,015
Posted By Bravin Neff

When I tool around the house, keeping within a...

When I tool around the house, keeping within a few blocks maxing out at 8 mph or so, I rarely take the helmet. When I "go for a ride," which has a distinctly different feel and goal:i.e., 8-25 miles...
07-23-13, 09:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,557
Posted By Bravin Neff

The fitness/hybrid bike will do everything you...

The fitness/hybrid bike will do everything you want and then some. They will go over the bumpy stuff without having to apologize. They will go fast on the paved paths. They will basically do...
07-16-13, 12:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,458
Posted By Bravin Neff

Yes. Its what I did. And then found myself riding...

Yes. Its what I did. And then found myself riding the hybrid three times as much as the road bike. And I love my road bike.
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