another S3X thread
05-25-09, 12:54 PM
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hm well in that case I guess it could be nice but not necessary. I mean, on my road bike I can't imagine having downtube shifters b/c I will shift up to ten times in the span of a minute sometimes, so it's hadny to have them convenient.
With only 3 gears, I can't imagine how you could shift enough to make it worth it to have brifters.
With only 3 gears, I can't imagine how you could shift enough to make it worth it to have brifters.
05-25-09, 01:08 PM
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05-25-09, 07:16 PM
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05-25-09, 10:24 PM
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They choose a particular cable pull design in order to maximize durability and functionality. I'd rather not sacrifice these things.
And regardless of all of this, even if they designed around a preexisting cable-pull length, you still wouldn't be able to "use whatever you wanted." You'd still be limited to that particular cable-pull length.
05-26-09, 06:59 AM
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05-26-09, 07:36 AM
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40 years ago we called that 'monkey gear'. I had some of my worst bike accidents when, during a hard standing effort, the hub would spontaneously shift into 'monkey gear'. I hated SA hubs with a passion.
05-26-09, 09:32 PM
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I'll admit I'd like a brifter pretty much for vanity reasons only. I like how clean my bike is, don't want to add things on like a thumb shifter or bar end, although my computer is the exception. A brifter would be one less extra part bolted to the bars, plus I could shift without moving my hand from the bar.
07-21-09, 06:30 AM
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So what's the latest word on availability for the S3X? It would make a great winter commuter rear wheel. Paired with a front dyno hub and some studded 32s.
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07-21-09, 06:47 AM
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All I know is I'm dyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyying here waiting.
My frame has braze-on cable stops for the f*$&ing thing
Soma Sparrow bars'll be here tomorrow... they fit bar-end shifters... Sturmey announced bar-ends for the hub.
You're killin' me here, Sturmey.
BTW, I wonder if it'll have the classic IGH "slipping while standing problem". We SS/FG are an aggressive riding bunch, that'd REALLY suck if we couldn't stand n' mash on this thing...
Oh, and :EDIT: I hate to be a negative Ned, but brifters are a terrible idea. Waaaaay too expensive, it'll drive up the whole price. Also completely unnecessary (even antithetical) for a 3-speed. I personally think they suck enough on a road bike. If looks are the driving force behind the brifter recommendation, what would you do with your left lever? It'd look odd being a non-brifter.
My frame has braze-on cable stops for the f*$&ing thing
Soma Sparrow bars'll be here tomorrow... they fit bar-end shifters... Sturmey announced bar-ends for the hub.
You're killin' me here, Sturmey.
BTW, I wonder if it'll have the classic IGH "slipping while standing problem". We SS/FG are an aggressive riding bunch, that'd REALLY suck if we couldn't stand n' mash on this thing...
Oh, and :EDIT: I hate to be a negative Ned, but brifters are a terrible idea. Waaaaay too expensive, it'll drive up the whole price. Also completely unnecessary (even antithetical) for a 3-speed. I personally think they suck enough on a road bike. If looks are the driving force behind the brifter recommendation, what would you do with your left lever? It'd look odd being a non-brifter.
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