Any value to MTD tandem for parts?
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Friction shifting
Incidentally i use a very old nice quality set of flat bar friction shifters i got from a friend of mine that are probably 30+ years old and still going strong.
Looking for a FD that works with closely-spaced chain rings
Here’s the unusual problem: the FD are typically designed with a ramp that assists the chain at the beginning of the shift. This works great when the radius difference between the chain rings allows the ramp to engage first. In my situation the chain rings are so close together that the flat part of the inner cage initiates the shift and as the FD moves outward the ramp on the inner cage tends to kick the chain off the outside of the 30t chain ring.
We’ve done tons of tweaking and I can almost get by if I avoid shifting 24t to 30t in the smaller cogs, but that’s not a long term solution. I’m going to do some additional experimentation (raising the FD beyond what is normal for example), but the real solution is a FD with a different ramp profile.
Any and all suggestions will be appreciated.
Looking for a FD that works with closely-spaced chain rings
Here’s the unusual problem: the FD are typically designed with a ramp that assists the chain at the beginning of the shift. This works great when the radius difference between the chain rings allows the ramp to engage first. In my situation the chain rings are so close together that the flat part of the inner cage initiates the shift and as the FD moves outward the ramp on the inner cage tends to kick the chain off the outside of the 30t chain ring.
We’ve done tons of tweaking and I can almost get by if I avoid shifting 24t to 30t in the smaller cogs, but that’s not a long term solution. I’m going to do some additional experimentation (raising the FD beyond what is normal for example), but the real solution is a FD with a different ramp profile.
Any and all suggestions will be appreciated.
How would you interpret these regulations… can a 20 km/h limit be enforced?
I ask because these are very useful commuter routes, often parallel to highways where bikes aren’t allowed, also often straight and open. I’m not looking for a license to buzz pedestrians or zoom around blind corners, just reassurance that I won’t be ticketed for travelling to work at a practical speed.
Thanks for your input! Link to the full regulations, for anyone interested:
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/r…44/page-1.html
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“vehicle” means a device in, or by means of, which a person or property is or may be transported upon a highway, except any such device used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. (véhicule)
“driveway” means that part of the property of the Commission designed and intended for the use of vehicles; (promenade)
5. (1) No person shall operate a vehicle on a driveway at a rate of speed, in kilometres per hour, that is greater than the speed posted.
16. (1) No person shall ride a bicycle on property of the Commission other than a driveway or on a bicycle path set aside by the Commission for the purpose.
(2) No person shall ride a bicycle on a driveway abreast of another bicycle or vehicle.
How would you interpret these regulations… can a 20 km/h limit be enforced?
I ask because these are very useful commuter routes, often parallel to highways where bikes aren’t allowed, also often straight and open. I’m not looking for a license to buzz pedestrians or zoom around blind corners, just reassurance that I won’t be ticketed for travelling to work at a practical speed.
Thanks for your input! Link to the full regulations, for anyone interested:
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/r…44/page-1.html
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“vehicle” means a device in, or by means of, which a person or property is or may be transported upon a highway, except any such device used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. (véhicule)
“driveway” means that part of the property of the Commission designed and intended for the use of vehicles; (promenade)
5. (1) No person shall operate a vehicle on a driveway at a rate of speed, in kilometres per hour, that is greater than the speed posted.
16. (1) No person shall ride a bicycle on property of the Commission other than a driveway or on a bicycle path set aside by the Commission for the purpose.
(2) No person shall ride a bicycle on a driveway abreast of another bicycle or vehicle.
any good reason not to get this Alfine 11 wheel for 305 EU!?
http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k63…s-schwarz.html
or translated
http://translate.googleusercontent.c…t0gFe2uvxrJ4hA
I think it’s exactly what I’m after in a rear wheel for daily commuting and occasional MTB use. I do have Avid BB7 calipers so would need an adapter. The price is even cheaper than the cost of the hub alone on their website which is already pretty good.
Anyone see any issues with this hub/rim combo?
any good reason not to get this Alfine 11 wheel for 305 EU!?
http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k63…s-schwarz.html
or translated
http://translate.googleusercontent.c…t0gFe2uvxrJ4hA
I think it’s exactly what I’m after in a rear wheel for daily commuting and occasional MTB use. I do have Avid BB7 calipers so would need an adapter. The price is even cheaper than the cost of the hub alone on their website which is already pretty good.
Anyone see any issues with this hub/rim combo?
What’s a decent wheelset to upgrade to?
Thanks!
Trob
What’s a decent wheelset to upgrade to?
Thanks!
Trob
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