QUOTE(mrjgx @ Sep 7 2012, 09:15 PM)
Did some browsing about the RD and stumble upon this forum..and zzzzz..flamings level ----> GS. Haha
http://www.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=133137
Added on September 7, 2012, 9:29 pmButthead, what is the difference between max sprocket size and total capacity range?
as usual la... they expect the long cage to work every bit the same as a short cage where in reality is not... it suffers a bit in slower and sloppier shifting even when tuned perfectly due to extra chain slack especially running large cogs.. but that is the sort of compromise to take if you need it.. even SRAM WiFLi has the same problems.. http://www.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=133137
Added on September 7, 2012, 9:29 pmButthead, what is the difference between max sprocket size and total capacity range?
touring guys don't complain.. only the road guys are the bastards who nitpick on the minor things...
Max sprocket size is how big a cassette shimano claims it will be able to use... on GS models i think they claim 30T max.. but stetina of Shimano group managed to squeeze a SS cage onto a 32T where the SS cage only claimed a 28T max cog (read the velo page i posted a bit ago)... i think they jus underclaim it so people don't expect too much... they are very conservative on that rating and their chain wrap as well...
*that being said.. i think the SS cage actually does work with 32T.. only problem is that the length of the RD cage will not be able to pick up extra chain slack and it becomes apparent when you run the small ring an start shifting to smaller cogs... any bump will dislodge the front chain ring and cause a chain drop when it is at it's slackest..... best to also consider buying a chain drop guard like k-edge or watever you can find since longer chain slack increases chain drop chances...
the chain wrap or total capcity is referring to how much chain slack the RD can take up.. usually done by calculating the difference between your big and small ring plus your difference between your biggest and smallest cog
(big ring - small ring) + (big cog - small cog) = chain wrap... then see how close it gets to the specified capacity listed on the RD...again.. running a 36T will show that the chain wrap is over the claimed capacity as some of the buggers who took long cage to run MTB cassettes tried it and it worked... not to best shifting expectations.. but it works...
QUOTE(fastreader @ Sep 7 2012, 09:37 PM)
hi, all sifus and gurus...
I'm intending to get a bike for fun-riding. For city use, would a road bike or mountain bike be ok? For road bike, those with thin/slim tyre, can they stand the potholes on the road?
pls help to advise.
any bike will do for city fun riding..an MTB will of course take a hit better than roadie.... MTB is built for toughness after all.. the offset is that it is slightly heavier but you can fit slimmer road slicks on it..I'm intending to get a bike for fun-riding. For city use, would a road bike or mountain bike be ok? For road bike, those with thin/slim tyre, can they stand the potholes on the road?
pls help to advise.
pothole is a dodgy question... it depends on how you hit it... squarely on the rim and it's possible to dent either rims... a puncture would be the least to expect on the lowest amount of damage if it were to happen...
both is OK in my opinion.. you've got to test both out to get a feel of it yourself...
like hybrid flatbars.. there is the 26" MTB based one which might give you disc brakes.. and there is the 700c models road based hybrids that is slightly lighter but runs flat MTB handlebars and shifters instead of conventional drops...
QUOTE(minizian @ Sep 7 2012, 10:20 PM)
Which sigma are you using now? Is it Sigma Rox 9.0? If so, can you please give me your opinion about it?
I do not plan to skip on if i going to go for garmin, just curious about the differences between the colours and the combo. I did not read carefully the description and just curious about the diff price range for the identical item (but in diff colour) The red black really matched my bike well.
A friend of mine actually had a unused new sigma rox 9 for sale at AUD150. That why i am in delima should i go all out for garmin i think my lbs will be selling around 400 plus aud or settle with rox for time being
the main difference from the surface is... do you mind charging the Garmin every couple of rides... if you don't like going "ohh, i forgot charging the garmin" before heading out for a ride.. Sigma is the clear winner...I do not plan to skip on if i going to go for garmin, just curious about the differences between the colours and the combo. I did not read carefully the description and just curious about the diff price range for the identical item (but in diff colour) The red black really matched my bike well.
A friend of mine actually had a unused new sigma rox 9 for sale at AUD150. That why i am in delima should i go all out for garmin i think my lbs will be selling around 400 plus aud or settle with rox for time being
else, if you find he need for GPS based logging... Garmin is the winner.. Garmin also has very fancy configurable user display to choose wat you want to show on main screen while Sigma does not... both offer more or less same functions minus the GPS on Sigma.
for AUD150..it's quite cheap depending on how long the unit has been used and whether does he still have the Datacenter software and docking station?
QUOTE(vin_ann @ Sep 7 2012, 10:52 PM)
stop poisoning!!! QUOTE(lot101 @ Sep 7 2012, 11:16 PM)
how much just for the stickers alone ?
ButtHead
Quite the opposite regarding trust.
About SOUL rims.....with the mileage you cover...you would probably need a new set by the end of the year.
FastReader
Hybrid bike...or .MTB with street tyres.....
stickers alone...can't be had.. the stickers are stuck on before the clear coat is sprayed on...ButtHead
Quite the opposite regarding trust.
About SOUL rims.....with the mileage you cover...you would probably need a new set by the end of the year.
FastReader
Hybrid bike...or .MTB with street tyres.....
no wheels last forever in my opinion... you just have to live with that fact...
QUOTE(miaopurr @ Sep 7 2012, 11:36 PM)
not sure what the differences are other than the colours. about the chest strap, i think it comes with normal strap, not the premium one. u need to buy the premium strap separately. but a coupla friends of mine said that the normal strap was fine.
yeap i agree. me too. only need HR, speed, stopwatch, mileage.
GS = Gangnam Style
Added on September 7, 2012, 11:39 pm
http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/vi...php?f=8&t=70862
maybe the premium strap tickles your nipples yeap i agree. me too. only need HR, speed, stopwatch, mileage.
GS = Gangnam Style
Added on September 7, 2012, 11:39 pm
http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/vi...php?f=8&t=70862
GS = Gangnam Style... kena trolled...
get a GS RD and you will horse gallop your way to the hardest hills..
QUOTE(miaopurr @ Sep 8 2012, 08:59 AM)
how long have u used bc2009? any probs so far? happy with it?
this one looks interesting too
http://www.cateye.com/en/products/detail/CC-RD420DW/
many people complain about the 2209 problems.. cannot detect signal... screen crapping out.. but i had no problems with it prior to my use.. maybe i was lucky..this one looks interesting too
http://www.cateye.com/en/products/detail/CC-RD420DW/
think the cateye products are out of it's time this days.. their products are offer functions that are neither here nor there and they costs quite a lot...
cateye is only good for their durability.. even their wires ones have thicker cables than most other brands..
i had the old velo 8 and it flown off the dock @ 30k and barrel rolled across the street dunno how many times... got scratched like hell but it still functioned...
This post has been edited by butthead: Sep 8 2012, 10:12 AM