Category: Shifting
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Bar End Shifters = The Classic Long-distance Choice
from Rookie’s keyboard Hello, friends Long-distance cyclists are not as crazy about new technology as the MTB and road racing maniacs. Instead, the main priorities are reliability, serviceability, and convenience rather than speed. For that reason, many equip their adventure bikes with bar-end shifters (BESs). Below is a list containing detailed characteristics that make bar-ends…
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Integrating a 3x FD In a 2x Drivetrain (High IQ Tactics)
from Rookie’s Keyboard Hello, friends I’ve been on fire lately. Despite pulling pretty long hours at the courier warehouse where I’ve worked for a while, I have a lot of energy. But honestly, sometimes, we have pretty “low traffic” hours there. Today, I will tell you a little technical secret that the bicycle world doesn’t…
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“Hacking” Thumb Shifters In The Name of Hybrid Road Bikes
from Rookie’s Keyboard Hello, friends Today, I am going to tell you some important technical points regarding thumb shifters and the possibility of integrating them into a road bike/drop bar setup. Why would you want to do that? Well, the main incentive would be to combine road bars with an MTB mech (derailleurs) and drivetrain.…
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Grip shifters are cool but just don’t cut it.
from Rookie’s Keyboard, Hello, friends Today, I saw a locked, beaten commuter that had a set of grip shifters – the type that I had on my bike as a kid. The find made me nostalgic but also gave me an idea for a new post. So, let’s analyze grip shifters. For those who don’t…