A
Artemisia
Guest
Nigel Cliffe wrote:
> If you are sticking with the SRAM DD, then the practical way to extend the
> range is one of the following:
>
> The Schlumpf.
> A 2-ring chainset (rather than 3), with something such as a 53/39 "racing
> road" ratio, which would give an overall range of 1.3 to 9.8m.
Thanks for all the maths. Today the Darth at Rando-Cycles came up with
similar figures.
I have now officially ordered the trike with the standard 24-speed SRAM
DD and option of adding a Schlumpf next year.
I've settled on:
** standard suspension (when I spoke to HPV yesterday they mentioned
that the DT Swiss was so that I could regulate the suspension when I
carried luggage; but since I'm in the range of the stiffest spring
whether I take luggage or not it seemed unnecessary expense)
** Magura Big hydraulic brakes, button activated Avid parking brake on
the rear wheel, and one hand actuation of brakes and shifters. We found
a reason why the latter is absolutely necessary. If I have any shifters
on the left side of the headset, I cannot have the Mirrycle mirror and
computer mount there. If the computer is _not_ mounted there, the
computer has to go on the boom where it is invisible while riding, IOW
useless!
** Short pedal cranks. I'm 5'7" and these are supposedly more
comfortable at that height, and better for spinning, although they do
apparently shift the gearing upwards.
** No dynamo or lights at all. I figure a great many Cateye LEDs can fit
into the price of a SON. Also the Darth reassured me that there was no
problem retrofitting a bottle dynamo if I later decided I wanted one, or
even a hub dynamo - and he recommended the Shimano as much better
rapport qualité-prix than the SON.
** Water bottles, mudguards, baggage rack, Mirrycle mirror and computer
on the left, flag.
I was extra pleased that the Darth said he could deliver. I was worrying
about how I'd get the Scorpion home from Picpus, on the metro (not).
He's also fairly sure that it can arrive by mid-October. I really really
need it to be present for its official birth on Nov. 3rd.
Now to think up a proper birthing ceremony that can be performed at 6:40
am on a Saturday in an underground garage without attracting the
attention of the police.
Ouf! Glad it's over and I can think about something else. Thanks to all
the wonderful people on these lists who have brought me so much valuable
information and discussion.
EFR
Ile de France
> If you are sticking with the SRAM DD, then the practical way to extend the
> range is one of the following:
>
> The Schlumpf.
> A 2-ring chainset (rather than 3), with something such as a 53/39 "racing
> road" ratio, which would give an overall range of 1.3 to 9.8m.
Thanks for all the maths. Today the Darth at Rando-Cycles came up with
similar figures.
I have now officially ordered the trike with the standard 24-speed SRAM
DD and option of adding a Schlumpf next year.
I've settled on:
** standard suspension (when I spoke to HPV yesterday they mentioned
that the DT Swiss was so that I could regulate the suspension when I
carried luggage; but since I'm in the range of the stiffest spring
whether I take luggage or not it seemed unnecessary expense)
** Magura Big hydraulic brakes, button activated Avid parking brake on
the rear wheel, and one hand actuation of brakes and shifters. We found
a reason why the latter is absolutely necessary. If I have any shifters
on the left side of the headset, I cannot have the Mirrycle mirror and
computer mount there. If the computer is _not_ mounted there, the
computer has to go on the boom where it is invisible while riding, IOW
useless!
** Short pedal cranks. I'm 5'7" and these are supposedly more
comfortable at that height, and better for spinning, although they do
apparently shift the gearing upwards.
** No dynamo or lights at all. I figure a great many Cateye LEDs can fit
into the price of a SON. Also the Darth reassured me that there was no
problem retrofitting a bottle dynamo if I later decided I wanted one, or
even a hub dynamo - and he recommended the Shimano as much better
rapport qualité-prix than the SON.
** Water bottles, mudguards, baggage rack, Mirrycle mirror and computer
on the left, flag.
I was extra pleased that the Darth said he could deliver. I was worrying
about how I'd get the Scorpion home from Picpus, on the metro (not).
He's also fairly sure that it can arrive by mid-October. I really really
need it to be present for its official birth on Nov. 3rd.
Now to think up a proper birthing ceremony that can be performed at 6:40
am on a Saturday in an underground garage without attracting the
attention of the police.
Ouf! Glad it's over and I can think about something else. Thanks to all
the wonderful people on these lists who have brought me so much valuable
information and discussion.
EFR
Ile de France
