Another good thing to note on the Albastache, is if you find the lever
angle doesn't work for you (which was my issue), Velo Orange makes a flat
bar style lever that works on 23.8mm road bars, including the 'stache.
Then you'd be able to set them up truly like an Albatross, but have the
more f
Sarah, I completely understand wanting your brake levers close at hand. But
keep in mind, as another here has said, that this is one reason for a short
(but tall) stem. I use this setup for my touring bike too (a Sam) because it
allows a chance to “stretch out” like riding in the drops on drop b
Hey Paul!
Thank you for sharing pictures of your set up, and an explanation of your
gearing... I like what you have going here, my teen would say, "It's a
vibe." I like the range of gears you have and I feel like that would work
with how I ride. 36 seems like a sweet spot to ride in, while also
I think Piaw Na's story gets to the heart of it: No amount of objective
information is going to tell you what you like. The only way to find out
what works for you as a cyclist is to try things out. Experience is the
only way to rule things out or find out what works best. The information
y
Those "chainwatchers" have caused me more trouble than they're worth.
Invariably (because I abuse my bikes and ride them off road), they will
fail to catch the chain and the chain will jam in below them. When that
happens, you have an ever harder time putting the chain back on! When that
happens I
I agree that dropping the chain when shifting into the small ring is a
major disadvantage of a triple, but I use a “chainwatcher” that guides the
chain onto the small ring and that solves the problem for me.
Toshi
On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 6:00 AM Piaw Na wrote:
> I'll chime in. I'm here in the B
I'll chime in. I'm here in the Bay Area (I noticed Sarah mentioned Mt
Diablo), and I've found that Bay Area hills are not kind to triples. I
switched to a 1x and am much
happier: https://blog.piaw.net/2022/06/a-transition-to-1x-drivetrains.html
I'm sure this is a contrarian view, but my take is
Did someone say PIE??! 🥧
On Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 6:11:51 AM UTC-8 sarahlik...@gmail.com
wrote:
> Yeah, going down hills in the 42 I am still spinning but then someone told
> me that is normal... I guess I am learning new things about riding since
> I've been out with a group. I'm goin
Hi Sarah, I also fuel my engine with pie and love the triple crank on my
commuter. It's 48-34-28, with a 12-36 9sp in rear. I love it and use that
34t all the time to push around. Just the right range for hilly Northern VA.
Nick in Falls Church
On Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 7:47:53 PM UTC-5
If you’re spinning out the 42, many triple FDs and RDs will handle a
24-36-46 with a 12-36. Alternately, you could use the 24-34-44 with an
11-34 or 11-36, both of which are made in 9 speed. A 44x11 is easy math,
it’s the same 4:1 ratio that was the standard high gear when professional
racers r
Hey Sarah - fun to follow this thread because I am also in the midst of a
Homer road bike build, to complement my All-Rounder adventure bike. I have
the same Silver 38/24 on the AR and found it to be frustrating even on the
flats - I picked up a single 46T chainring and (when I find the time) wi
Yeah, going down hills in the 42 I am still spinning but then someone told
me that is normal... I guess I am learning new things about riding since
I've been out with a group. I'm going to do a triple on this one and see
how it goes! I do like the sound of your set up with the 24-35-43 with 12 x
If you say you live in your 34, but sometimes spin out, while wanting a
lower gear as well, then a triple is a good choice.
You can set up the common 74/110 triple, like the Silver, Soma Clipper,
etc. as a 24-34-44, and pair that with a 12-36 in the rear and have your “3
cassettes on one bike”
Here's what I was thinking of. It's a Roadini with Wavie bars. I think I
would like the Albastache better with the brakes up front like my Cheviot,
but that's my personal preference.
https://www.rivbike.com/products/47cm-roadini-mermaid
Toshi
On Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 10:28 AM Toshi Takeuchi wr
Forgive me for bike-splaining here, but it seems like you're narrowing it
down, so here's some more for your consideration.
Given where you ride, it makes sense to start with a triple, since that
will cover all your bases (steep uphills, general riding, and fast
downhills).
1. What type of
For road riding, at least in my world, a 1X10 with granny ring works fine:
95" high and 1-tooth steps in the cruising range, bigger gaps between the
inner cogs, with a much smaller granny ring.
But I did find that I missed a triple when riding rolling offroad terrain,
neither firm and flat nor ste
This is gearing math I can understand... there is a Papa bear, and Mama
bear, and a Baby bear... and something that will be just right for everyone!
On Monday, November 27, 2023 at 6:55:19 AM UTC-8 Eric Daume wrote:
> IMO redundant gears are more of a conceptual or theoretical concern than a
>
> On Nov 27, 2023, at 8:55 AM, Eric Daume wrote:
>
> IMO redundant gears are more of a conceptual or theoretical concern than a
> real issue. If you’re setting up a triple, you really end up with:
>
> - a middle ring for the majority of your riding
> - a small ring for big hills, use it with
IMO redundant gears are more of a conceptual or theoretical concern than a
real issue. If you’re setting up a triple, you really end up with:
- a middle ring for the majority of your riding
- a small ring for big hills, use it with the biggest cogs in back
- a big ring for downhills or otherwise g
I am having regrets about not getting a 24 on my Platypus chainring, and am
looking into correcting that. I thought to keep up with group rides I
needed a big ring up front to be "fast" but what it turns out is really
important is a low gear. I especially learned that when I went on a flat 28
m
I take the triple weight penalty because I like my 48 chainring on the
flats and my 24 chainring for the really steep stuff or when I’m tired.
I keep it slightly lighter by using a 28 cassette in the rear.
I use an Albastache, which may not be as upright as your other bars. It’s
worth considering
I think I learned what N + 1 syndrome is I have two very lovely bikes,
and Atlantis and a Platypus. Between the two I have been able to do most of
the kind of riding I can dream of. Chase around my kid on the Atlantis
which is built up as an all rounder (Because I had only road bikes and I
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