I assume you have the Blackburn EX1 rack that goes with the seat?
If you have, the seat simply slides onto the rack and clips on.
Kevin
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- 30 Aug 2008, 6:49pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Rhode Gear baby carrier - instruction manual or help?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2282
- 29 Aug 2008, 5:37pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Close ratio low touring gears
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2166
Thanks for all the comments and apologies if I've not explained myself as clearly as I might have done
Thinking about my new bike:
The key things with regard to the front mech seem to be the size of the largest chainring and difference between middle and outer rings.
Is there a front mech that will work with a 24-32-42 chainset (not worried about STI or Ergo as I plan to use bar end shifters)?
Can I simply change the rings on a standard Shimano MTB chainset to suit?
Alternatively, can someone suggest a suitable chainset?
Thanks once again, Kevin
I'll check the outer chainring - it might be 46 rather than 44, which would go some way to explaining why it works so well.44T is already a lot smaller than the 50T or so that Tiagra is designed to fit over. You're lucky if it works without the chain sometimes overshifting through the gap at the back, between the flattish curve of the cage and more sharply curved outer ring.
Thinking about my new bike:
The key things with regard to the front mech seem to be the size of the largest chainring and difference between middle and outer rings.
Is there a front mech that will work with a 24-32-42 chainset (not worried about STI or Ergo as I plan to use bar end shifters)?
Can I simply change the rings on a standard Shimano MTB chainset to suit?
Alternatively, can someone suggest a suitable chainset?
Thanks once again, Kevin
- 29 Aug 2008, 3:17pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Close ratio low touring gears
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2166
- 29 Aug 2008, 3:15pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Close ratio low touring gears
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2166
- 29 Aug 2008, 1:37pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Close ratio low touring gears
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2166
Close ratio low touring gears
Could the technical experts here comment please?
I have 26" touring machine with an 11-32 cassette and 22-32-44 chainset. The bike has an XT derailleur and chainset, with a Tiagra front mech and STI levers. I hardly ever use the top or bottom two gears, and I find the jump between middle and inner rings too large for comfort.
Using Sheldon Brown's online gear calculator, I've worked out that a 24-32-42 chainset with an 12-34 Shimano cassette would eliminate the gears I don't use; provide a wider spread of closer-ratio mid-range gears, and make the jump from middle to inner smaller. It seems like a perfect setup.
Have I missed anything obvious and if not, how do I achieve this without changing the entire transmission.
I'm also in the process of specifying a new 700c tourer (probably with barcons rather than STI) and would like to use this gearing. Although the gear inch results will be different, am I right in assuming the gear ratios (and therefore the effort I have to put in) will be identical?
Thanks, Kevin
I have 26" touring machine with an 11-32 cassette and 22-32-44 chainset. The bike has an XT derailleur and chainset, with a Tiagra front mech and STI levers. I hardly ever use the top or bottom two gears, and I find the jump between middle and inner rings too large for comfort.
Using Sheldon Brown's online gear calculator, I've worked out that a 24-32-42 chainset with an 12-34 Shimano cassette would eliminate the gears I don't use; provide a wider spread of closer-ratio mid-range gears, and make the jump from middle to inner smaller. It seems like a perfect setup.
Have I missed anything obvious and if not, how do I achieve this without changing the entire transmission.
I'm also in the process of specifying a new 700c tourer (probably with barcons rather than STI) and would like to use this gearing. Although the gear inch results will be different, am I right in assuming the gear ratios (and therefore the effort I have to put in) will be identical?
Thanks, Kevin
- 26 Aug 2008, 2:50pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Shimano M545/M647 Pedals
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1404
Thanks Richard.
So a short trip to the shops in a pair of trainers or walking shoes (which I often wear when camping with the kids) would be okay?Theyre ok for short journeys in non spd shoes but I wouldn't want to go too far too often.
My problem exactly!I don't like M324 type pedals because they always seem to come up the wrong way round.
- 25 Aug 2008, 10:58am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Shimano M545/M647 Pedals
- Replies: 3
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Shimano M545/M647 Pedals
I'm looking for a new set of pedals to replace my single sided Shimano M324.
I always commute in SPD shoes, but I often nip to the shops in ordinary shoes, so need a platform as well. The M324 has served me well, but a double sided pedal would make my commute easier.
I've read various reviews of the double-sided Shimano M545/M647 pedals, some of which say the binding pushes flat when used with non-SPD shoes and some say they don't! If you have have experience with either of these pedals I'd very much welcome your comments.
I'm not aware of any other double-sided (SPD or otherwise) platform pedals, but I'm open to other suggestions.
Thanks,
Kevin
I always commute in SPD shoes, but I often nip to the shops in ordinary shoes, so need a platform as well. The M324 has served me well, but a double sided pedal would make my commute easier.
I've read various reviews of the double-sided Shimano M545/M647 pedals, some of which say the binding pushes flat when used with non-SPD shoes and some say they don't! If you have have experience with either of these pedals I'd very much welcome your comments.
I'm not aware of any other double-sided (SPD or otherwise) platform pedals, but I'm open to other suggestions.
Thanks,
Kevin
- 21 Aug 2008, 8:43am
- Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
- Topic: Pricematch? Yes we will, oh no we won't!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1171
- 14 Aug 2008, 4:28pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Schwalbe Marathon Supreme
- Replies: 20
- Views: 16457
- 10 Aug 2008, 10:16am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Rough Stuff or Nomad?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4995
I've always found Thorn exceedingly helpful and very patient in answering all my questions. I've had three Thorn bikes, one new (Rohloff eXXp, now sold) and two used (Sherpa and childback triplet), and have bought kit from their website (when it's the cheapest). I can't fault their customer service.
On the other hand, I was also measured up for a Roberts Roughstuff. They were professional in their attitude, but there was something slightly off-hand; "take it or leave it" in their attitude.
Dave Yates is well worth considering. I had a very helpful exchange of emails with him a couple of years back (same time as I was measured for the Roberts). Unfortunately Lincolnshire was just too far from Glasgow to visit, but if I was looking again for a custom bike again that's where I'd start.
As with all small companies, they tend to adopt the attitude of their owners, which one either likes not, as the case may be!
On the other hand, I was also measured up for a Roberts Roughstuff. They were professional in their attitude, but there was something slightly off-hand; "take it or leave it" in their attitude.
Dave Yates is well worth considering. I had a very helpful exchange of emails with him a couple of years back (same time as I was measured for the Roberts). Unfortunately Lincolnshire was just too far from Glasgow to visit, but if I was looking again for a custom bike again that's where I'd start.
As with all small companies, they tend to adopt the attitude of their owners, which one either likes not, as the case may be!
- 8 Jun 2008, 1:32pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Commuting bike for an 11 year old?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 793
- 8 May 2008, 5:22pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Hewitt Cheviot / Cheviot SE
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2172