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In message <[email protected]>
Peter Clinch <[email protected]> wrote:
[snip]
>> Marathon plus tyres with presta valves;
> I just use standard Marathons and find them pretty robust with a
> puncture every blue moon or thereabouts. To the extent that I've never
> considered the better protection of the Plus, as the extra weight and
> rolling resistance will be there every inch I travel. If you're touring
> through Hedge Clipping central then maybe get a pair for that, but IME
> Marathons will do what's needed okay.
Rheumatic hands lead me to the plus.
>> SPD pedals - on the lowest security setting; and shoes;
> I mush prefer Time ATACs: no tension settings to faff about with,
> engagement along a line rather than at a point to make life easier and
> better float characteristics. They also seem to suffer less when your
> cleats are worn. Cost a bit more, but if it's a Dream Machine...
Thanks for that. I was anticipating gradually turning up the tension
as I become competent in getting my feet out, though...
> For shoes, try on everything you can as all the makers have different
> shapes. Cycle shops often don't have a very wide range so for this it's
> worth looking everywhere you can to try on more. I imagine Mr. Roberts
> would encourage this, as you might end up with what he has in any case.
Do shoes have standard cleats, or do the pedals come with them, and
you screw them on?
>> Hub dynamo and photo-sensitive stand lights front and rear;
> If it's a Dream, spend a little more on the SON, but the Shimanos work
> pretty well too at half the money.
Noted - yes, the Son gets a good press.
>> a Very Big rear cog and some smaller ones; half-step? triple front
>> chain rings?
> What about a Rohloff? Very big range, and vastly reduced maintenance
> and better reliability and a much tidier transmission. If you get a
> Rohloff you want a design that ideally eliminates a chain tensioner
> (eccentric BB or horizontal dropouts, though I imagine your man will
> know what's needed and what's best).
Do they do a gear control for anything other than flat bars? I need
comfortable hands.
>> Brakes (Rim)that I can operate with one finger; Magira hydraulics?
> That's Magura. HS-33s are the ones, I /really/ like the ones on my
> tourer. But they'll conflict with the drops you were after as the
> levers won't go on drops.
Hmm. perhaps I need to think through my choice of handlebars... The
drops look as though they will be the most comfortable and allow
greatest variety of hand position.
>> KoolStop salmon brake blocks;
> You're kind of stuck with Magura blocks if you've got their brakes. But
> IME they work well, and there's a choice of different flavours.
>> Brooks B17 saddle; (well. 50 years ago it was comfy)
> I like my Brooks and the B17 on the MTB is great. But possibly one of
> their other models as an alternative? A Flyer (sprung) or the totanium
> B17 to save a few grammes.
Ok - I wasn't thinking in terms of springs - but why not? Springs-or a
suspension seat post?
>> front and rear pannier racks;
> Tubus look like the ones I'd have. Perhaps you already have bags to put
> on them, but if not my personal choice is Ortlieb's lighter weight
> ("Plus"), in your choice of roll-top or buckle.
Thanks; a quick release bar-bag would be good for me as well.
>> Please suggest any changes I should consider; thank you, all.
> The mudguards I'd have are SKS.
Thanks.
> It'll be the Wrong Answer, I expect, but the touring bike of /my/ dreams
> has a comfy chair...
> http://www.hpvelotechnik.com/produkte/sm/gt/index_e.html
> Ever considered the Dark Side? ;-)
Yes! And tried them out, at London Recumbents, Dulwich Park.
I want to negotiate the tracks and bye-ways, and the tank traps on
Mitcham Common, and anti-bike chicanes would I think be easier with a
diamond frame.
I'll then dream of a Hase or HPvelotechnic trike.
The seat height and my fitness are a factor.
Thank you, Pete.
--
Charles
Brompton P6R-Plus; CarryFreedom -YL, in Motspur Park
LCC; CTC.
Peter Clinch <[email protected]> wrote:
[snip]
>> Marathon plus tyres with presta valves;
> I just use standard Marathons and find them pretty robust with a
> puncture every blue moon or thereabouts. To the extent that I've never
> considered the better protection of the Plus, as the extra weight and
> rolling resistance will be there every inch I travel. If you're touring
> through Hedge Clipping central then maybe get a pair for that, but IME
> Marathons will do what's needed okay.
Rheumatic hands lead me to the plus.
>> SPD pedals - on the lowest security setting; and shoes;
> I mush prefer Time ATACs: no tension settings to faff about with,
> engagement along a line rather than at a point to make life easier and
> better float characteristics. They also seem to suffer less when your
> cleats are worn. Cost a bit more, but if it's a Dream Machine...
Thanks for that. I was anticipating gradually turning up the tension
as I become competent in getting my feet out, though...
> For shoes, try on everything you can as all the makers have different
> shapes. Cycle shops often don't have a very wide range so for this it's
> worth looking everywhere you can to try on more. I imagine Mr. Roberts
> would encourage this, as you might end up with what he has in any case.
Do shoes have standard cleats, or do the pedals come with them, and
you screw them on?
>> Hub dynamo and photo-sensitive stand lights front and rear;
> If it's a Dream, spend a little more on the SON, but the Shimanos work
> pretty well too at half the money.
Noted - yes, the Son gets a good press.
>> a Very Big rear cog and some smaller ones; half-step? triple front
>> chain rings?
> What about a Rohloff? Very big range, and vastly reduced maintenance
> and better reliability and a much tidier transmission. If you get a
> Rohloff you want a design that ideally eliminates a chain tensioner
> (eccentric BB or horizontal dropouts, though I imagine your man will
> know what's needed and what's best).
Do they do a gear control for anything other than flat bars? I need
comfortable hands.
>> Brakes (Rim)that I can operate with one finger; Magira hydraulics?
> That's Magura. HS-33s are the ones, I /really/ like the ones on my
> tourer. But they'll conflict with the drops you were after as the
> levers won't go on drops.
Hmm. perhaps I need to think through my choice of handlebars... The
drops look as though they will be the most comfortable and allow
greatest variety of hand position.
>> KoolStop salmon brake blocks;
> You're kind of stuck with Magura blocks if you've got their brakes. But
> IME they work well, and there's a choice of different flavours.
>> Brooks B17 saddle; (well. 50 years ago it was comfy)
> I like my Brooks and the B17 on the MTB is great. But possibly one of
> their other models as an alternative? A Flyer (sprung) or the totanium
> B17 to save a few grammes.
Ok - I wasn't thinking in terms of springs - but why not? Springs-or a
suspension seat post?
>> front and rear pannier racks;
> Tubus look like the ones I'd have. Perhaps you already have bags to put
> on them, but if not my personal choice is Ortlieb's lighter weight
> ("Plus"), in your choice of roll-top or buckle.
Thanks; a quick release bar-bag would be good for me as well.
>> Please suggest any changes I should consider; thank you, all.
> The mudguards I'd have are SKS.
Thanks.
> It'll be the Wrong Answer, I expect, but the touring bike of /my/ dreams
> has a comfy chair...
> http://www.hpvelotechnik.com/produkte/sm/gt/index_e.html
> Ever considered the Dark Side? ;-)
Yes! And tried them out, at London Recumbents, Dulwich Park.
I want to negotiate the tracks and bye-ways, and the tank traps on
Mitcham Common, and anti-bike chicanes would I think be easier with a
diamond frame.
I'll then dream of a Hase or HPvelotechnic trike.
The seat height and my fitness are a factor.
Thank you, Pete.
--
Charles
Brompton P6R-Plus; CarryFreedom -YL, in Motspur Park
LCC; CTC.
