Tuesday, June 8, 2010

3 speeds . . . That's how I Roll

Got the rig ready for June 19. Why 3 speed? . . . Why not. 1. Got a gear to go uphill, 2. Got a gear for the flats, 3. Got a gear for down hill.

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The only place on the bike this shifter will fit, and not have it in the way.


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The real question is, Where did I find a 3/32, 16T cog.

In case you want to run the rough numbers. It's a Sturmey Archer AW It geared "Wide Range" . . . . Ohh Goody Extremes! . . . 42x16 = 69". We can calculate 1st gear is 69*.75= 51.7", and 3rd gear is 69*1.333= 92". with a 700x23c tire, this hub gives me 51.7", 69", and 92" .
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Basically I'll be packing roughly a 39x20, 42x16, and a 52x 15. Works for me.



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