I got one in yesterday before the rain came today. I felt really strong, even after the big Turkey Day ride the day before. It was an all out hammer-day on this ride.
Unfortunately, I've discovered that the friction shifters I like so much are not cutting it for off-road. They just don't stay in place, and my bike ghost shifts pretty bad. Believe me, I've tried everything. I think for road use, they work just fine. But for off-road, when you are constantly on the shifter, they just can't handle it.
The 29'er is being outfitted with Paul thumbies and once the shifters on the 26" bike go, I'm going back to triggers. I just installed an Alivio 8 sp. trigger shifter on my CX bike since I was having problems with the friction shifter on that, as well.
Here are the pics from yesterday.
Unfortunately, I've discovered that the friction shifters I like so much are not cutting it for off-road. They just don't stay in place, and my bike ghost shifts pretty bad. Believe me, I've tried everything. I think for road use, they work just fine. But for off-road, when you are constantly on the shifter, they just can't handle it.
The 29'er is being outfitted with Paul thumbies and once the shifters on the 26" bike go, I'm going back to triggers. I just installed an Alivio 8 sp. trigger shifter on my CX bike since I was having problems with the friction shifter on that, as well.
Here are the pics from yesterday.
Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2010/11/some-pics-from-black-friday.html
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