[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[1066familyman]

IIRC, a lot of '90s MTBs used that method, to keep all the mud from fouling the gear changing...Guess it must be ok!

Thanks. Yes, digging deeper on searches seems to lead to middle distance pointing forums.

I quite like that routing route. Seems very logical to me. I have my eyes on a frame that has everything set up for that route, which I found odd as never seen it before.

P.S. Have you any experience with a SRAM NX Eagle groupset?

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Thanks. Yes, digging deeper on searches seems to lead to middle distance pointing forums.

I quite like that routing route. Seems very logical to me. I have my eyes on a frame that has everything set up for that route, which I found odd as never seen it before.

P.S. Have you any experience with a SRAM NX Eagle groupset?

No, sorry mate - never used SRAM systems at all!

 

[1066familyman]

No, sorry mate - never used SRAM systems at all!

Oh ok, thanks.

 

[1066familyman]

Looks pretty certain now that I'm going to have to give up drop handlebars for good due to back related health reasons (don't ask, it's a very long, nearly 3 year, story). That story probably belongs on the mental health thread if truth be told.

The upshot is I intend to hit this with a positive approach and build my compromise hybrid dream bike with a very upright position that isn't going to be a knobbly tyre monstrosity, or a gravel bike marketers dream. It will have rim brakes, likely 28 or 30mm hybrid type tyres and, this is where I'll embrace new trends, a 1x groupset.

The problem with the drivetrain seems to be this. I need trigger shifters as will be going flat bar with an almost cruiser type position. This means looking at SRAM Eagle MTB drivetrains, but it seems the front ring is only available up to a 36 tooth. Coupled with 50/10 on the rear, this is far too climby and no where near enough grunt on the flat and downhills (I will still be riding mainly on roads and the occasional cycle path). My ideal is probably a 42 on the front, but that only seems available on road groupsets.

So my question is :

Has anyone tried using trigger shifters with a road drivetrain before?
If so, did it work?


Alternative build suggestions welcome, although I'm reluctant to go to fishing tackle and a front derailleur.

 

[hampshirebrightonboy]

I'm signed up to the Medips Classic tomorrow but it's looking a bit windy. Not as bad as the Souh East but gusting low 40s.
Should I man up or give it a miss?

 

[1066familyman]

I'm signed up to the Medips Classic tomorrow but it's looking a bit windy. Not as bad as the Souh East but gusting low 40s.
Should I man up or give it a miss?

What could possibly go wrong.

 

[Motogull]

I'm signed up to the Medips Classic tomorrow but it's looking a bit windy. Not as bad as the Souh East but gusting low 40s.
Should I man up or give it a miss?

That's dangerous. I reckon the decision will be made for you.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Went to Goodwood Festival of Speed on Friday.

Saw these. Want one. Dont mind which

Cooler King Retro eBikes

We create the coolest eBikes. 750w of bad black power.

cooler.bike

 

[Stat Brother]

Monstrosity.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Monstrosity.

 

[BrightonCottager]

Looks pretty certain now that I'm going to have to give up drop handlebars for good due to back related health reasons (don't ask, it's a very long, nearly 3 year, story). That story probably belongs on the mental health thread if truth be told.

The upshot is I intend to hit this with a positive approach and build my compromise hybrid dream bike with a very upright position that isn't going to be a knobbly tyre monstrosity, or a gravel bike marketers dream. It will have rim brakes, likely 28 or 30mm hybrid type tyres and, this is where I'll embrace new trends, a 1x groupset.

The problem with the drivetrain seems to be this. I need trigger shifters as will be going flat bar with an almost cruiser type position. This means looking at SRAM Eagle MTB drivetrains, but it seems the front ring is only available up to a 36 tooth. Coupled with 50/10 on the rear, this is far too climby and no where near enough grunt on the flat and downhills (I will still be riding mainly on roads and the occasional cycle path). My ideal is probably a 42 on the front, but that only seems available on road groupsets.

So my question is :

Has anyone tried using trigger shifters with a road drivetrain before?
If so, did it work?


Alternative build suggestions welcome, although I'm reluctant to go to fishing tackle and a front derailleur.

Have you considered a hub gear? A mate has a Genesis MTB with a single chainring and hub gear (11 speed I think). Maybe this one:

 

[1066familyman]

Have you considered a hub gear? A mate has a Genesis MTB with a single chainring and hub gear (11 speed I think). Maybe this one:

Thanks. Yes, hub gear bikes, some with belt drives no less!, have come up on my bike search during research.

Certainly another option to consider for any future bike build

 

[BrianB]

Did anyone else watch the World Championship Track Cycling today? ..
It includes Paracycling - the Japanese one legged pursuit guy overhauling the British rider ? ... That surprised me!.

 

[Blue&WhiteSea]

Did anyone else watch the World Championship Track Cycling today? ..
It includes Paracycling - the Japanese one legged pursuit guy overhauling the British rider ? ... That surprised me!.

Watched the later races, the last few laps of the scratch race was excellent viewing

 

[Motogull]

Chloe Dygert was fantastic in the pursuit.

 

[1066familyman]

Brian Smith, when co commentating on Tour of Wallonie recently, said the World's Road Race parcour is dangerous. Especially so if it's rains.

I've since seen a preview of it, and the previewer agrees. There are over forty 90 degree turns on the circuit lap, which is repeated thirteen times!

It could be carnage! Seems to suit MVDP down to the ground.

 

[Billy in Bristol]

Good friend of mine is Charlie Tanfield so very annoyed with him / upset for him for his crash in the pursuit. Some of my projects female Cyclists broke the world record and came second in the final...a brilliant ride with more power to come in Paris...

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Brian Smith, when co commentating on Tour of Wallonie recently, said the World's Road Race parcour is dangerous. Especially so if it's rains.

I've since seen a preview of it, and the previewer agrees. There are over forty 90 degree turns on the circuit lap, which is repeated thirteen times!

It could be carnage! Seems to suit MVDP down to the ground.

Someone I know is on holiday up there atm, and says that theres been a lot of resurfacing work going on too - if its wet that'll add a ton more sketchiness to the course.

 

[Motogull]

A home gold for Katie Archibald. What a star. It must mean more to her than anything else after her recent loss.

 

[Weststander]

Enjoying the men’s WC road race. Brutal hills in the city centre and hazardous on the corners, Van der Poel looking good despite a nasty slide.