Old 05-30-14 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by KC8QVO
Another idea. Since the N360 has such a wide range (the equivalent of a 9-32 cassette) it wouldn't be too much to swap chain rings for different environments. If I had, say, a 53 and a 45, that would give me the option to run the 53 normally and if the area I land in is hilly I could swap out for the 45 and drop my bottom gear inches around 25 to 21. It would require a change in the chain length, but with either a different chain or a short removable section (lighter weight that way) it would work.
If you go with a chain tensioner it will be real easy.

The N360 is a pig, however.

There are a few ways to get a grip shift onto a road bar. It's not much of a problem.
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