maestro8 said:One issue I don't see being addressed is that of comfort. To me,
comfort was the biggest issue over the entirety of the tour... and the
biggest contributor to my comfort, besides a good seat, was a short
pair of cranks.It seems like one would want longer cranks with a guni. Hence, you're
losing a measure of comfort in riding 137s, say, instead of 110s or
102s. How's that going to work out on a "long day"?Not to be a nay-sayer, but I don't see any of the above issues being a
problem with a 36er, except rider confidence... and that's just a
matter of practice, IMHO. We used all manners of transport in 'Nam and
there wasn't any problems lugging my 36er around, be it packed or
assembled.
I think you are right, but I think most discomfort is caused by the
high spinning speed (cadence) required for long cranks. With a geared
hub, you have a lower spinning speed, and therefore more comfort.
However, I have yet to do a long ride to see if this is true. Come ride
with us tomorrow morning! I think Kevin is coming too. (granted, it'll
be a short coker muni ride).
corbin
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