Ditto. I was using a long cage derailleur when I switched to the Sugino double a couple of years ago and noticed that shifting was slow (this is with a 5-speed freewheel). I dug up and old Shimano Crane out of my parts box, installed it, and removed a couple chain links. Now it shifts lightning quick. I like the gearing, as well. Gives me a top-end in the low 80's and a low in the low 30's, which is fine for the terrain over which I ride and sufficient range for my aging carcass.
On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 12:41:05 AM UTC-6, Ian A wrote: > > Joe's observation of crisp front shifting is bang on. I have found another > benefit of a compact double (converted triple) is being able to run a short > cage rear derailleur, which feels better to me than a long cage in this > application. My 130bcd Sugino GP now sports an outer chainguard and 45/30 > in front with a nine speed 12-27 cassette, paired with Suntour barends. I'm > very pleased with the shifting with this set-up. > > IanA > > "The Q is the same, you're just replacing the big ring with a chainguard. > The main benefit of a Wide-Low double is you can set the fd stops to cover > just the two rings, making friction front shifting almost index-like: " > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
