Upgrade/update or replace?
03-24-12, 11:59 AM
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steve0257 - my main concern is being able to go where i want and need to without the worry of improper equipment. i don't know that a new set of wheels will do it tho. there are plenty of tires for my 27" rims that seem like they'd work, but there just isn't any room to fit a more knobby tire.
i'm not trying to be difficult or indecisive about this, i'm just trying to get as many opinions from more knowledgeable people as i can so when the time comes to make a decision, i'll be well informed. all the response has been helpful thus far. i've learned a lot...keep it coming!
i'm not trying to be difficult or indecisive about this, i'm just trying to get as many opinions from more knowledgeable people as i can so when the time comes to make a decision, i'll be well informed. all the response has been helpful thus far. i've learned a lot...keep it coming!
03-24-12, 08:24 PM
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when in doubt go N+1
03-24-12, 11:47 PM
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N+1 is the theoretical formula for the perfect number of bikes to own, with N being the current number of bikes you have. Thus, the perfect number is always one more than you currently own.
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03-25-12, 02:36 AM
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cha!
however their should be a converse formula for maintaining an equilibrium, for example a couple years ago I sold 14 bikes, most were complete, and I was down to a comfortable 4 but recently went N+1. I'm stripping a bike now to sell to get back to that magical 4 which is my goal #.
however their should be a converse formula for maintaining an equilibrium, for example a couple years ago I sold 14 bikes, most were complete, and I was down to a comfortable 4 but recently went N+1. I'm stripping a bike now to sell to get back to that magical 4 which is my goal #.
03-25-12, 09:54 AM
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I don't think this is necessarily true. Friction shifting might work just fine for the OP. It would give him many drivetrain options without having to worry greatly about compatibility. And the setup would be much easier. If his route is even moderately flat, he's probably not shifting every 30 seconds and friction shifters would be just fine.
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