tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post5262599613427557232..comments2024-03-29T08:27:42.764-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: Riding In The Broomwagon For NowGuitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-27770040768890503592014-08-03T10:31:28.673-05:002014-08-03T10:31:28.673-05:00@sniffer: "full suspension" aluminum bik...@sniffer: "full suspension" aluminum bikes are an entirely different kettle of fish. The use of aluminum on such bikes is coming from an entirely different engineering and design viewpoint than it would be for an all-road/gravel bike. <br /><br />My point is that with aluminum, a decent ride quality is possible, but generally speaking, aluminum is not being pursued by the bicycling industry for such purposes. Raleigh may surprise me here, but recent aluminum frames I have ridden as part of my test riding for repairs at the bike shop have shown me that the ride quality is not what I would be looking for on gravel roads. This also was my take on the aluminum Warbird when I test rode it a couple of times at different venues. <br /><br />Again- Raleigh may surprise me here. I sure hope that they do. Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-72928112707489108972014-08-03T09:30:20.278-05:002014-08-03T09:30:20.278-05:00If full suspension MTB are made with aluminium don...If full suspension MTB are made with aluminium don't you think it will be fine for gravel? At the price I think it's worth a try(Willard 2). The components are a strong point for me.<br /><br />snifferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03122476625912759887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-75413152780831116752014-08-02T21:45:32.608-05:002014-08-02T21:45:32.608-05:00Hope you get better soon GT!
Those wheels look si...Hope you get better soon GT!<br /><br />Those wheels look sick. You have inspired me to get a purple front hub for my new Dually 29" rim.<br /><br />Off topic: I wrote a dynamic gear calculator web script. The goal was to be like Sheldon Brown's calculator, but better. I know you are interesting in gearing so I'd appreciate any feedback you have -- http://samplacette.com/bicycle-gear-calculator/<br /><br />Thanks<br />SamSam Placettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03049531826140356303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-18636682398929916762014-08-02T11:20:29.288-05:002014-08-02T11:20:29.288-05:00@Barturtle: Thanks!
Gearing: Sounds as if you sp...@Barturtle: Thanks! <br /><br />Gearing: Sounds as if you speak SunTour MicroDrive fluently. (Same benefits were touted for that set up that you are putting forth here.)<br /><br />I like bigger cogs front and rear for a couple reasons: Shifting is typically better with longer wear. Less maintenance- longer service life. Also, the bigger cogs deal with grit and grime better, less chances for chain suck, etc. <br /><br />Certainly you can save weight, but that doesn't matter if you have a chain jammed into your chain stay or are removing and replacing cassettes and chains more often. At least I don't feel it does. <br /><br />Totally a valid way to go though. (Former SunTour MicroDrive Pro user)Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-28504255201445236122014-08-02T08:17:24.532-05:002014-08-02T08:17:24.532-05:00That is really similar to the wheel set I want for...That is really similar to the wheel set I want for my Mukluk. I want to use the 35mm blunt rims to round out a knard better for gravel though. Cool!Tyler Loewenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00769049502358724572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-59705635091847782672014-08-02T05:59:22.602-05:002014-08-02T05:59:22.602-05:00Rest and get well.
I'll share a thought on ge...Rest and get well.<br /><br />I'll share a thought on gearing, (and try not to stir up controversy), one could keep the 22t and run a smaller cassette. Then you would get closer gear spacing and lower weight. I find a 22-28 low gear works well, and even allows a short cage road derailleur (more weight savings).<br /><br />Love the new wheels, they look great.Barturtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254508016010291461noreply@blogger.com