Update 2011 bike or replace?
06-26-23, 01:20 PM
#26
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Left gear should stay at 2
She's not a serious rider.
In fact, just remove the front shifter
Problem solved.
1x8
All she needs
06-26-23, 03:10 PM
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Nah, leave the FD on as a drop guard but use the limit screws to lock it in the middle ring and remove the front shifter.
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07-02-23, 02:27 PM
#29
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Better to buy a used bike with what you want. Another option though is to replace the inner chain ring with a larger one and have a wide range rear cassette with a new derailleur with a longer cage. This is roughly a $100 investment in her current bike. She can use the new inside chainring 100% of the time.
I often ride with the chain on the outer chainring and only switch to the inner chainring when encountering a long steep grade so get a lower gear. 95% of the time I am using only the large chainring. I get better chain alignment with this approach and make fewer chainring changes.
I often ride with the chain on the outer chainring and only switch to the inner chainring when encountering a long steep grade so get a lower gear. 95% of the time I am using only the large chainring. I get better chain alignment with this approach and make fewer chainring changes.
