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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-14, 02:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,985
Posted By bikemig

Got it and I appreciate the clarity with which...

Got it and I appreciate the clarity with which you made your point. There's quite a bit of difference between saying that friction is not necessary and denying that it can handle some crankset...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-14, 11:54 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,985
Posted By bikemig

I understand your point and your views about...

I understand your point and your views about Luddites. But I'll try one more time. You are not contesting (at least you haven't until now) that friction is more forgiving when it comes to front...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-14, 09:45 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,985
Posted By bikemig

I'm sorry but you're not really contesting that...

I'm sorry but you're not really contesting that friction is more forgiving when it comes to front crank/front derailleur combos than indexing, right? That was my point (or bottom line if you prefer).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-14, 06:28 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,985
Posted By bikemig

That's not exactly right. Getting shimano STI...

That's not exactly right. Getting shimano STI shifters to work with anything other than the 130/74 bcd shimano triple can be a bit of a hassle. The 130/74 triple is not ideal for touring. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-14, 12:12 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,985
Posted By bikemig

That's a little tendentious. The left on a...

That's a little tendentious. The left on a shimano 9 speed bar end is friction. That will work with a wider range of front derailleurs and triple cranksets than STIs. That may be an advantage for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-14, 12:07 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,985
Posted By bikemig

The big ring doesn't matter much for loaded...

The big ring doesn't matter much for loaded touring. I'd be concerned about the lowest gear since you will be climbing with a lot of gear.
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