Originally Posted by Rafael Guerra
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Bruce: is US$340.00 for dual drive system (SRAM 3x9 + Megarange Cassette + shifter + Box +megarange compatible derailleur) fully installed a decent price?
My roomate got his Downtube FS today by the way...I'll see if I can put some miles on it tomorrow but so far it is a confortable ride! May get one for me.
Rafael.
Sure, if all parts are new....a new wheel has to be built, so a few hours could be tied up with the whole installation..
Nice way to go, DualDrive's are really a top choice for extending gear range on small wheeled bikes, and I certainly like the one on my SpeedPro.
One cheap way (not going the used route) is to increase the chainring ($32)... I just put a 58t on my Swift to compliment the 9spd 11-34 cassette... this effectively gives me a 10t top gear (approx 105 gear inch) and is just right for me for pedaling at 30mph (conditions optimum) and this change only went from a 30" to 32" on the bottom (where I don't spend much time)..
Bruce