subject:"\[RBW\] Clem 3 Speed"

Re: [RBW] Clem 3 Speed

2023-06-11 Thread J Imler

I can't speak for others but mainly because of what I have available and 
found interesting. I like that the Paul Melvin has 20 teeth of chain wrap, 
so I bought it and don't regret it. When I originally was planning on this 
build I had 3 speeds in mind, but just now got around to installing the 
Mountain Tamer so I have a low gear for trails. 

I hope you land an ASC though and would love to see your build!

On Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 7:24:43 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:

> Jim: I entirely approve of 3-speeding a ss or a 2 speed, but curious why 
> you (and others -- this seems to be the default Riv up-speed method) choose 
> multiple rings and a front shiftr + chain tensioner instead of 3 cogs and a 
> rear derailleur?
>
> (Me, I choose a SA AM hub, perhaps in the near future also an ASC!)
>
> Patrick "3-speed" Moore
>
> On Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 8:41 PM J Imler  wrote:
>
>> I had some time today to convert my 2 speed Clem to a 3 speed. It was 
>> fine as it was, but now I've got an added big ring and a smaller granny 
>> ring. The front rings are now 40/34/21. The back is a 20t cog using the 
>> Paul Melvin Tensioner. The Melvin can handle 20 teeth worth of difference. 
>> I got the 21t ring on the front with the Mountain Tamer adapter 
>> . I really like the 
>> adapter but it does take some TLC (Dremel) to fine tune. I'm using a 
>> Shimano XT front derailleur. I haven't found a combo that thing can't 
>> handle. It's riding great!
>>
>> Pre-tinkering today
>> [image: IMG_8757.jpg]
>>
>> New combo
>> [image: IMG_2384.jpg]
>>
>> Lil' baby 21
>> [image: IMG_2385.jpg]
>>
>> Chainline looking good. Beware of adjusting spacers on the Melvin. The C 
>> Clip springs and flies about like you wouldn't believe. I lost mine in the 
>> process.
>> [image: IMG_2383.jpg]
>>
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So you converted your double to a triple?Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 9, 2023, at 10:41 PM, J Imler wrote:I had some time today to convert my 2 speed Clem to a 3 speed. It was fine as it was, but now I've got an added big ring and a smaller granny ring. The front rings are now 40/34/21. The back is a 20t cog using the Paul Melvin Tensioner. The Melvin can handle 20 teeth worth of difference. I got the 21t ring on the front with the Mountain Tamer adapter. I really like the adapter but it does take some TLC (Dremel) to fine tune. I'm using a Shimano XT front derailleur. I haven't found a combo that thing can't handle. It's riding great!Pre-tinkering todayNew comboLil' baby 21Chainline looking good. Beware of adjusting spacers on the Melvin. The C Clip springs and flies about like you wouldn't believe. I lost mine in the process.

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Re: [RBW] Clem 3 Speed

2023-06-10 Thread Richard Rose

Fascinating!Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 9, 2023, at 10:41 PM, J Imler wrote:I had some time today to convert my 2 speed Clem to a 3 speed. It was fine as it was, but now I've got an added big ring and a smaller granny ring. The front rings are now 40/34/21. The back is a 20t cog using the Paul Melvin Tensioner. The Melvin can handle 20 teeth worth of difference. I got the 21t ring on the front with the Mountain Tamer adapter. I really like the adapter but it does take some TLC (Dremel) to fine tune. I'm using a Shimano XT front derailleur. I haven't found a combo that thing can't handle. It's riding great!Pre-tinkering todayNew comboLil' baby 21Chainline looking good. Beware of adjusting spacers on the Melvin. The C Clip springs and flies about like you wouldn't believe. I lost mine in the process.

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