Are you running different wheelsets for mountain and road?
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Are you running different wheelsets for mountain and road?
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I've been running a mountain wheelset with Panaracers and a road wheelset with Tioga's, to spare my Panaracers from the ashphalt. Both have the same cassette so the swap is very quick.
What i've noticed is that over time is that if the wheelsets don't get close to the same amount of mileage (for example I use my mtb wheelset about 5 times for every 1 time I use the road wheelset), the shifting is completey off. The wheelset with less usage on the cassette needs to be re-indexed every time and there's no guarantee that I can get it to shift adaquately. I'm assuming the the chain and cassette wear down together.
Swapping the cassette every time is a real PIA. Does anyone have a simpler solution? Maybe i'm missing something obvious here?
Thanks
Mike
I've been running a mountain wheelset with Panaracers and a road wheelset with Tioga's, to spare my Panaracers from the ashphalt. Both have the same cassette so the swap is very quick.
What i've noticed is that over time is that if the wheelsets don't get close to the same amount of mileage (for example I use my mtb wheelset about 5 times for every 1 time I use the road wheelset), the shifting is completey off. The wheelset with less usage on the cassette needs to be re-indexed every time and there's no guarantee that I can get it to shift adaquately. I'm assuming the the chain and cassette wear down together.
Swapping the cassette every time is a real PIA. Does anyone have a simpler solution? Maybe i'm missing something obvious here?
Thanks
Mike
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I ride an old hardtail 2001 Stumpjumper Comp with two different wheel sets. I haven't had a car for the last six weeks so the bike gets a lot of usage. I have a very old set of wheels for my road tires with a Shimano 7 speed cassette. My dirt wheels have a Shimano 8 speed cassette.
The XTR thumb shifter/XTR derailleur works perfectly on both wheel sets with no adjustments as I switch wheel sets several times a week.
The initial fine tuning was a little fiddly but things work fine now.
The XTR thumb shifter/XTR derailleur works perfectly on both wheel sets with no adjustments as I switch wheel sets several times a week.
The initial fine tuning was a little fiddly but things work fine now.
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Are you measuring your chain often and replacing as needed?
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I use the same wheelset and often times the same tires.
29x2.1 Vulpines or Nanos on Crossmax
29x2.1 Vulpines or Nanos on Crossmax
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I run different wheelsets. However, I also run different framesets. My suggestion: get another bike.
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I also have different wheelsets for my bike. The only thing I have to do is center the rotor between the hydraulic disc brakes every time I change the wheels.
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A second chain for each wheelset. Make sure the if you're using a cup and cone hub that the cone on the drive side is in the exact same position on both axles.
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Thanks for all your feedback folks. I think the simplest solution is to get another bike. My sister has my old hardtail and it's collecting dust in her garage so I'm going to give it new life and that will be the solution.
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I got two wheel-sets for my bike with the hope of swapping them depending on what kind of riding I planned to do. I never could get the shifting to work out without slight adjustment when I swapped wheels. I ended up just using a mid-90s MTB as a separate commuter. Looks like your situation worked out kind of the same. As you said, it'll be fun tuning it up and it'll be easier in the long run than swapping wheels.
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I got two wheel-sets for my bike with the hope of swapping them depending on what kind of riding I planned to do. I never could get the shifting to work out without slight adjustment when I swapped wheels. I ended up just using a mid-90s MTB as a separate commuter. Looks like your situation worked out kind of the same. As you said, it'll be fun tuning it up and it'll be easier in the long run than swapping wheels.
And adjusting the rotors almost every time is a pia too.
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I don't understand why you all are switching wheels sets out when you have to do so much other work. Is it to use a specific wheel? I mean I can have both MTB tires swapped out for big apples in about 10-15 mins..which seems like less time than it would take to do all the adjustments you all are talking about.
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^ That's why I ended up Not swapping out wheelsets and just getting another quality, but older and therefore cheap MTB to use as a bad weather road warrior. It works well too because then in the winter when I'm not using the real MTB it just hangs downstairs on the wall hanger I have in the spare room and I keep the road warrior in the car port in front of my car and since it's an older beater bike, I don't worry too much about it being exposed to weather in the winter.
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I don't understand why you all are switching wheels sets out when you have to do so much other work. Is it to use a specific wheel? I mean I can have both MTB tires swapped out for big apples in about 10-15 mins..which seems like less time than it would take to do all the adjustments you all are talking about.
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I'm on a set of Crossmax 29er with Nano's that I've been using off and on for the last 2 years, so I decided I needed to wear them out before they get too old, and just start cracking.
otherwise, I'm typically on a set of Vulpines, which last about 5,000 miles per set, so I go thru at least 2 sets a year. I simply adapt while I'm riding.
otherwise, I'm typically on a set of Vulpines, which last about 5,000 miles per set, so I go thru at least 2 sets a year. I simply adapt while I'm riding.
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Back when I only had one bike wheelswapping worked fine for me. I had rim brakes, rims were the same width. 8-speed Shimano cassettes. Both wheelsets with LX hubs. I'd never do the tire swapping thing. I find removing and remounting tires highly unpleasant.
I still swap wheels on my road bike. Daily driver clinchers to sunny day sewups. Friction shift on that rig, though so not much can go wrong.
I still swap wheels on my road bike. Daily driver clinchers to sunny day sewups. Friction shift on that rig, though so not much can go wrong.
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I have 4 bikes. One is a hybrid that I got for free from a friend and I plan on using it as my commuter next spring. Another is my MTB that I built up this last summer, the third is my BMXer that I've had since I was like 10 and just doesn't have brakes and needs new tires (plan on doing over the next year or 2), and the forth is a roadie that I got off craigslist for $30 and have been working on converting to a SS/FG. I use the roadie just for enjoyable long road rides and faster rides, the MTB for well.......MTBing , and I use the hybrid for commutting . Also, I've always wanted to use these icons so thanks
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Ah ok. Guess I don't mind changing out the tires too much. I also have a city/touring bike that I use for everyday use and touring with only panniers, but I feel it is not quite up to snuff for really heavy loads (gearing doesn't go nearly as low as my MTB, and the brakes aren't as strong). I put the Big Apples on my MTB when I am going to be hauling the 15kg dog trailer with 30kg dog + other stuff inside.
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I have 4 bikes. One is a hybrid that I got for free from a friend and I plan on using it as my commuter next spring. Another is my MTB that I built up this last summer, the third is my BMXer that I've had since I was like 10 and just doesn't have brakes and needs new tires (plan on doing over the next year or 2), and the forth is a roadie that I got off craigslist for $30 and have been working on converting to a SS/FG. I use the roadie just for enjoyable long road rides and faster rides, the MTB for well.......MTBing , and I use the hybrid for commutting . Also, I've always wanted to use these icons so thanks
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