Originally Posted by
Archwhorides
Late for this discussion, but as a former Michigander, I like what Detroit Bikes has done with the 3-speed Model A. My bro-in-law got one and it is a pretty sweet ride, nice lines:
Not liking that tiny front fender!!!
Originally Posted by
ItsJustMe
It's not your imagination. IGHs feel like molasses at cold temps. I have a Giant Seek 0 (Alfine 8, Shimano hydraulic discs) and I'm doing an oil bath before winter. It has about 1200 miles on it right now after last winter. I don't ride that beast one mile more than I have to.
I just got the lockring tool so I can tear the tranny down, I need to remember to stop by the auto parts store on the way home and get some ATF.
I had not noticed a difference on my 4 speed in winter. The only times i ever had to put more effort onto the pedals is when my tires were not topped off to max range. Front was 80 psi, rear was 65, always ran at 80 and 65. Same really with my breezer, if i don't have both at 80, it feels like i just rode into freshly laid tar. My old pump had a jar of corn oil fall over and dump into it, which made plunger and pressure gauge sticky. Seems like for the last 6 years i've been under-inflating based on use of new pump with super accurate gauge & lack of goop spilled onto it..... Even with seat raised a bit more, it seems easier, even the other day when it was 45 and i've ridden it when it was 100 out this past summer so..... i dunno what to tell you there........
- Andy