The best drivetrain for my commute is...
06-07-09, 07:02 PM
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The best drivetrain for my commute is...
After a lot of different experiments, I've found the best drivetrain for my 10 mile a day commute.
I started with a 7 speed derailleur setup that never shifted quite right, switched to a Sturmey SRF3, then a friend sold me a Nexus 7 cheap so I upgraded. A winter of riding destroyed it (bad seals), so I tried a single speed freewheel setup. That worked well, but was slower than a multi speed setup and harder on the knees, my route is somewhat hilly. Meanwhile I had been experimenting with an 8 speed derailleur setup on another bike, got it working pretty well, but it needs adjustment often, and I get some mis-shifts.
This week I put the Sturmey hub back on and it is working like a champ. I tore it down and rebuilt it with fresh grease (took about an hour) and it is as smooth as the day I got it. I use the old-school shifter and linkage.
I really like this hub because it gives enough gear range, it's simple and serviceable, fairly light. For a 5 mile (each way) commute on somewhat hilly terrain, it is just the ticket.
My question is, have others found their "magic" solutions for ~5 mile commuting?
Matt
I started with a 7 speed derailleur setup that never shifted quite right, switched to a Sturmey SRF3, then a friend sold me a Nexus 7 cheap so I upgraded. A winter of riding destroyed it (bad seals), so I tried a single speed freewheel setup. That worked well, but was slower than a multi speed setup and harder on the knees, my route is somewhat hilly. Meanwhile I had been experimenting with an 8 speed derailleur setup on another bike, got it working pretty well, but it needs adjustment often, and I get some mis-shifts.
This week I put the Sturmey hub back on and it is working like a champ. I tore it down and rebuilt it with fresh grease (took about an hour) and it is as smooth as the day I got it. I use the old-school shifter and linkage.
I really like this hub because it gives enough gear range, it's simple and serviceable, fairly light. For a 5 mile (each way) commute on somewhat hilly terrain, it is just the ticket.
My question is, have others found their "magic" solutions for ~5 mile commuting?
Matt
06-07-09, 09:32 PM
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Velocommuter Commando
After a lot of different experiments, I've found the best drivetrain for my 10 mile a day commute.
I started with a 7 speed derailleur setup that never shifted quite right, switched to a Sturmey SRF3, then a friend sold me a Nexus 7 cheap so I upgraded. A winter of riding destroyed it (bad seals), so I tried a single speed freewheel setup. That worked well, but was slower than a multi speed setup and harder on the knees, my route is somewhat hilly. Meanwhile I had been experimenting with an 8 speed derailleur setup on another bike, got it working pretty well, but it needs adjustment often, and I get some mis-shifts.
This week I put the Sturmey hub back on and it is working like a champ. I tore it down and rebuilt it with fresh grease (took about an hour) and it is as smooth as the day I got it. I use the old-school shifter and linkage.
I really like this hub because it gives enough gear range, it's simple and serviceable, fairly light. For a 5 mile (each way) commute on somewhat hilly terrain, it is just the ticket.
My question is, have others found their "magic" solutions for ~5 mile commuting?
Matt
I started with a 7 speed derailleur setup that never shifted quite right, switched to a Sturmey SRF3, then a friend sold me a Nexus 7 cheap so I upgraded. A winter of riding destroyed it (bad seals), so I tried a single speed freewheel setup. That worked well, but was slower than a multi speed setup and harder on the knees, my route is somewhat hilly. Meanwhile I had been experimenting with an 8 speed derailleur setup on another bike, got it working pretty well, but it needs adjustment often, and I get some mis-shifts.
This week I put the Sturmey hub back on and it is working like a champ. I tore it down and rebuilt it with fresh grease (took about an hour) and it is as smooth as the day I got it. I use the old-school shifter and linkage.
I really like this hub because it gives enough gear range, it's simple and serviceable, fairly light. For a 5 mile (each way) commute on somewhat hilly terrain, it is just the ticket.
My question is, have others found their "magic" solutions for ~5 mile commuting?
Matt
