Originally Posted by
wphamilton
borobike, I don't think you'll be disappointed. I've had mine 2 years, about 11000 miles and no serious issues.
I had to take the DR's off first thing and position by eyeball and instinct to get them right but it sounds like you've already been through that. Since then the front shifter is stiff and falling apart, cables need replacing and I wore out the freewheel. That's about it for repairs.
If and when you change out the crankset please write it up. It's been on my agenda since that 28X38X48 seems limiting - I can't spin the pedals any faster than 38 mph downhill. The main reason I haven't yet is that I'm limited at about the same point, the 48-12 is all I can push anyway at a decent cadence. But I want to change it.
For a commuter, I think this complaint is overplayed. I know we all like going fast at times, but if you're riding by yourself does it
really matter? I ride a 1x10 setup on my commuter with a 48 up front and haven't really missed the larger gear. 48 12-26 gives me all the gears I need. I would rather lose the top end than have to shift a front ring. I suppose that's not really a concern for someone who has chosen to ride a triple.