Two set of cassettes.
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Two set of cassettes.
Am I a nutcase who is thinking of bringing two cassettes on a little tour. I got a fast and light roadie and was thinking about a 11-20 for flat ground and downhill and a 14-24 for the climbs. In front I have 52-42.
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Originally Posted by Berodesign
Am I a nutcase who is thinking of bringing two cassettes on a little tour. I got a fast and light roadie and was thinking about a 11-20 for flat ground and downhill and a 14-24 for the climbs. In front I have 52-42.
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It makes absolutely no sense carrying two cassettes. One cassette can pretty much cover all the gear inches you're looking for. Also, if you're thinking of carrying or pulling a load, I would seriously think about changing out your chainrings.... even swapping your crankset to a triple.... that and the right cassette will give you all the range you'll ever need.
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Ditto.
If this is your 650c road bike Alpine tour, then you probably already know that cog combos on a 650c bike produce a different gear ratio to the same cogs on larger 700c wheels.
Most tourists come to a point where they wish they had a lower gear. I don't know of any who pine for a larger gear. You can't descend like a pro on a closed road, there are cars and trucks to contend with and you have no paramedic following for when you crash.
If this is your 650c road bike Alpine tour, then you probably already know that cog combos on a 650c bike produce a different gear ratio to the same cogs on larger 700c wheels.
Most tourists come to a point where they wish they had a lower gear. I don't know of any who pine for a larger gear. You can't descend like a pro on a closed road, there are cars and trucks to contend with and you have no paramedic following for when you crash.
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iīve seen people bringing a backup derailleur, but never another set of cassette. go for a triple chainring, thatīs easier, more practical and less hassle. i canīt imagine someone has to change his cassette everytime he encounters a hill.
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The problem is that I can at most have 7 speeds on this hub.
And yeah, I am thinking of this for my alpine tour. The low geared on the ascent, and the high geared on the descent.
And a triple crank is NOT a option. Not on this one.
And yeah, I am thinking of this for my alpine tour. The low geared on the ascent, and the high geared on the descent.
And a triple crank is NOT a option. Not on this one.
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Originally Posted by Berodesign
The problem is that I can at most have 7 speeds on this hub.
And yeah, I am thinking of this for my alpine tour. The low geared on the ascent, and the high geared on the descent.
And a triple crank is NOT a option. Not on this one.
And yeah, I am thinking of this for my alpine tour. The low geared on the ascent, and the high geared on the descent.
And a triple crank is NOT a option. Not on this one.
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Originally Posted by Berodesign
The problem is that I can at most have 7 speeds on this hub.
And yeah, I am thinking of this for my alpine tour. The low geared on the ascent, and the high geared on the descent.
And a triple crank is NOT a option. Not on this one.
And yeah, I am thinking of this for my alpine tour. The low geared on the ascent, and the high geared on the descent.
And a triple crank is NOT a option. Not on this one.
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If you don't want to run a triple, perhaps swap the 42 for a 39 ring? I wouldn't bother with an 11 starter cog on a cassette for a tour-but that's me.
Check out some of Sheldon's off the shelf 7 speeds as well as the custom option. for example: 26 High 12 13 15 17 20 23 26. Sheldon has it for 29.95.
I would go with the 13 to 26, I can keep a very healthy cadence with 13-52 (un loaded), add 15 pounds or more of stuff and I wouldn't use that much either (I run 700c though).
Check out some of Sheldon's off the shelf 7 speeds as well as the custom option. for example: 26 High 12 13 15 17 20 23 26. Sheldon has it for 29.95.
I would go with the 13 to 26, I can keep a very healthy cadence with 13-52 (un loaded), add 15 pounds or more of stuff and I wouldn't use that much either (I run 700c though).
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Let gravity do the downhills. Get a top gear that will keep you happy on the flats. Get a smaller small chainring, and have a large gap between the 2 biggest cogs at the back.
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Years ago, I did the Canadian Rockies several times (fully loaded -- but not overloaded -- camping tours) with a 10-speed. A freewheel with 15-18-22-28-34 and chain rings of 45-40. If you've got a 7-speed cluster you'll have more gear options than I did.
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Originally Posted by sakarias
Years ago, I did the Canadian Rockies several times (fully loaded -- but not overloaded -- camping tours) with a 10-speed. A freewheel of with 15-18-22-28-34 and chain rings of 45-40. If you've got a 7-speed you'll have more gear options than I did.
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