I vaguely remember it being just underneath the left side of my kneecap on my right leg. But, honestly, the details are fuzzy as it's been a couple of years since I dealt with it.
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I vaguely remember it being just underneath the left side of my kneecap on my right leg. But, honestly, the details are fuzzy as it's been a couple of years since I dealt with it.
The term "compact double" doesn't apply to mountain bike cranks. A MTB double is almost always just a MTB triple with the big ring removed (and probably replaced with a bash ring.)Quote:
Originally Posted by Catrin
There are now some MTB cranks designed as doubles ever since SRAM introduced their XX race groupset. That's a 2x10 setup designed to save weight over a more conventional 3x9 setup.
Apparently they do now have a true compact double for MTB, at least that is what the owner of my LBS said - they are apparently just now starting to come out with it. Do you know how the 2x10 setup would compare with a triple in shifting? I will see if they have one that I could try on the trainer, just to see what it feels like...Quote:
Originally Posted by laura*
I'm running a 50/34 with a 36 XX on the back on a tourer. Same pull ratio, lighter and simpler than a triple with better Q (for me). Now that Apex is available (and the second 10sp mtb set should be out), that sort of set up is even cheaper. Just make a mental note of the crank length you're testing if it's not the right one for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catrin
edit: you might be interested in the SRAM website to have a look at the specs; both 32 and 36 in XX, and p to 32 in Apex.
I am considering three different parts lists that my LBS put together for me to consider for my Gunnar. One is a full XT drive-train, and the other two are SRAM. They did have a bike with SRAM trigger shifters that went on the trainer to give me an idea what it is like to shift them.. I think I would have no problems adjusting to it, though what I tested was the entry level SRAM - I wouldn't put entry level on my Gunnar.
For those that are familiar with SRAM trigger shifters, would I be able to tell the difference between X7 and X9? They tell me that SRAM is easier to adjust and to keep adjusted - less finicky than XT. X9 would be quite close to the same price as XT, X7 would save me a couple of hundred - but I don't want to be penny wise and pound foolish.
I also realize that even XT trigger shifters would be different over what I have - my LHT has a special kind of trigger shifters that Shimano makes for road bikes - they are in their own category and are different from XT shifters - so whatever I decide it will be different from what I have on my Surly.
I think that I will move this to a new thread on SRAM - that might make it easier...
My frame is in my frame is in my frame is IN :D :D :D
No pictures yet because my frame and fork must remain in their packaging until they have the parts and are ready to work on it. I am getting it via layaway and it won't come home before MAY so it will likely be awhile before I get a picture.
They did, however, open the box and we took it outside so I could see the color in the natural light. It is the most incredibly beautiful deep, deep, deep rich purple with metallic flake in the depths - at least that is what it looks like :)
Squeeeeeeee! I am so excited! I wish I had the money so I could pay it off sooner....but May will be here sooner than I think. At least I hope so!
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!
Hip hip, HOORAY!!!!!!!!:D:D:D
Can't wait to see it built up in all it's glory!!!
Oooooooooooo How exciting!!!! I can not wait to see this beauty. I am sure it will be stunning:D
As stunning as the frame is in the box, I can't imagine what it will look like with all of the parts put together! I will be able to get a picture before I bring it home, though it will likely be some time before they get around to building it. I can hardly wait!
In the end, I settled upon a SRAM X9 drive-train with X0 twist shifters. The crank will be a mountain triple (22-32-44) with an 11-34 9-speed cassette. :) My fitter was concerned I would find the X0 shifters overly aggressive, but I really like how they feel and REALLY like how they shift! Apparently the X0 twist grips for 2011 are less aggressive/large than the 2010 version.
Purple is my favorite color! You must be so excited!
This is so cool! Congrats! (in advance...)
Oh how exciting, Catrin! I know you must be thrilled!!!
Oh my yes, I can hardly wait until May when I can finally bring her home :cool: :D ;) One hopes for a windfall so it can be before then, but I am not expecting that to happen. At least when I bring her home she will be MINE :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Bike Chick