tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post6651807849158793277..comments2024-03-28T17:20:22.884+08:00Comments on Hands On Bike: Journey of the Boardwalk: Part 6 (SRAM X9)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-90589450144948291052014-11-09T21:27:37.224+08:002014-11-09T21:27:37.224+08:00Deore RD will have a rather long cage too. For sho...Deore RD will have a rather long cage too. For shorter RD cage the Shimano Zee is a good 10 speed MTB RD.<br /><br />If you really want a RD that can go up to 32T sprocket, then you will need a MTB RD such as the Zee. Remember to get the wide ratio spec. <br />http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/sg/en/shimano-zee-m640-shadow-10-speed-rear-mech/rp-prod82431<br /><br />You can use the Zee RD with 10 speed Deore parts. Should not have a problem with a 52T crankset, however you might need to join 2 chains together for sufficient chain length.<br /><br />Chainring size does not matter if you change the RD and cassette, just that you need a longer chain.tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-27189445103698727832014-11-09T19:44:44.732+08:002014-11-09T19:44:44.732+08:00The RD hanger I purchased was LitePro, since it wa...The RD hanger I purchased was LitePro, since it was sold at a cheaper price here (half the price of the Tern RD hanger). <br /><br />As for the road RD, Tiagra can only handle up to 30t max sprocket (as indicated on the Shimano website). Sora does can handle 32t but then its only 9 speed. <br /><br />How about mid cage Shimano mtb RDs? Ever tried using them? My friends do recommend the Shimano Zee but its pricey. I'm thinking Deore (mid cage) rd, cogs, chain and shifter. But would it work with a 52t crank?<br />And does crank size matter if you will be changing the RD and cogs?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04019693267693002488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-60130968625870118812014-11-09T11:11:38.204+08:002014-11-09T11:11:38.204+08:00I suggest getting the Tern Rd hanger and getting a...I suggest getting the Tern Rd hanger and getting a road rd and shifter. Go straight to 10 speeds, you can the 10 speed Shimano Tiagra rd, shifters, cassette and chain. Road rd will have more ground clearance due to the shorter cage.tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-27777617328583569402014-11-08T23:32:02.189+08:002014-11-08T23:32:02.189+08:00Thanks for the response. So do you recommend 9 or ...Thanks for the response. So do you recommend 9 or 10 speed instead? What low budget RD should I choose that still gives a high clearance over the ground if I go 9 or 10 speed on a 52t crank?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-50616578587411952992014-11-08T06:38:51.668+08:002014-11-08T06:38:51.668+08:00Not sure if the Neos RD can reach the 34T sprocket...Not sure if the Neos RD can reach the 34T sprocket. Actually a small wheel bike will not need a 34T, a 32T is big enough and not much difference from 34T.<br /><br />A 34T will be easier for uphill compared to 32T, but only by a little. Changing to the 11-32T cassette will widen the gear range, giving you a slightly lower and higher gear. However, since it is still 8 speeds, the gear steps will be bigger in the middle of the cassette, which can make it difficult to find a comfortable Cadence.tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-49109824137097763152014-11-07T21:55:32.788+08:002014-11-07T21:55:32.788+08:00Hi Steve,
I plan on changing the cogs of my Tern ...Hi Steve,<br /><br />I plan on changing the cogs of my Tern D8. My plan is to replace the stock 12-32 8 speed cogs with 11-34 8 speed. My questions would be:<br /><br />1. Will the stock Neos 1.0 RD work with 11-34 cogs? If not, what 8 speed short cage RDs would work for that?<br /><br />2. Would it be much easier for 11-34 cogs for uphill compared to 12-32? What do you think would change in the overall shifting "feel" of the bike?<br /><br /><br />Btw, I am still using the stock 52t single crank. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-80924359273099474542013-11-05T19:46:06.091+08:002013-11-05T19:46:06.091+08:00Thank you so much teacher, I'm going to move t...Thank you so much teacher, I'm going to move to the head of the class. Now off to do my homework Steve. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-26204046238225579062013-11-05T17:45:16.267+08:002013-11-05T17:45:16.267+08:00Instead of me spoonfeeding you with the list, why ...Instead of me spoonfeeding you with the list, why don't you do some research and come up with a draft of the parts you want? I can then take a look and advise you accordingly about the compatibility.tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-86161576065110565912013-11-05T05:57:35.761+08:002013-11-05T05:57:35.761+08:00Hi Steve, I need help trying to upgrade to a 18 sp...Hi Steve, I need help trying to upgrade to a 18 speed Can you go to C.R.C and make me a parts list. I have a Dahon speed 7. I'm touring in a hilly area speed is good but not a factor. Thanks for any help and you page rocks the industry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-9131708413359168652013-09-12T17:43:10.065+08:002013-09-12T17:43:10.065+08:00I bought it from mybikeshop that time. Not sure if...I bought it from mybikeshop that time. Not sure if they still carry it. You might find it on Taobao or Taiwan online bike shops.tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-91502416894448017332013-09-12T16:43:53.045+08:002013-09-12T16:43:53.045+08:00Hi Steve, where did you purchase the RD hanger?Hi Steve, where did you purchase the RD hanger?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04515698132593307674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-17821840578773887062013-09-02T17:40:36.152+08:002013-09-02T17:40:36.152+08:00Using either type will be fine. I don't think ...Using either type will be fine. I don't think you can find a Shimano 11-32T road cassette, so just get a MTB cassette.tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-41787436940045627542013-09-02T15:03:10.607+08:002013-09-02T15:03:10.607+08:00Hi Steve. Thanks for your patience. I have decided...Hi Steve. Thanks for your patience. I have decided to go ahead with the short cage and use a 11-32T. Will give it a try. Now is the cassette. Can I get a MTB instead of a road cassette?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346025360178155699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-39749112209205322372013-09-01T18:00:28.495+08:002013-09-01T18:00:28.495+08:00The difference between a 32T and 30T is not too mu...The difference between a 32T and 30T is not too much. Getting a mid cage RD will not work, as it only increases the chain capacity, allowing you to use a front triple instead of front double. The max sprocket size for mid cage is still 30T.<br /><br />If you really want a rear 32T, get a MTB RD and shifter.<br /><br />Or if you are really worried about not having low gears, put on a front double and FD.tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-65929336573322648672013-09-01T17:18:48.512+08:002013-09-01T17:18:48.512+08:00Else I just get a medium cage to support 32T. What...Else I just get a medium cage to support 32T. What do u think? Should I get a medium cage? The clearance should be enough?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346025360178155699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-11051552803988629952013-09-01T17:07:23.470+08:002013-09-01T17:07:23.470+08:00Sorry I have not change it yet cause I was wonderi...Sorry I have not change it yet cause I was wondering if I should use 11-32 since the short cage could only support max 30T. So now I was thinking if I should just stick to 12-30 so that I won't have too much issue. I worried is missing the 32T will make a lot of diff going uphill. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346025360178155699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-16556308116202394982013-08-31T20:34:59.493+08:002013-08-31T20:34:59.493+08:00What is the problem you are experiencing now? Chan...What is the problem you are experiencing now? Changing from 11-32 to 12-30 will narrow the range, but you get closer spacing between gears which is nice.tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-1426481169204187392013-08-31T17:48:38.753+08:002013-08-31T17:48:38.753+08:00Hi Steve, Wai Meng again. Was wondering will there...Hi Steve, Wai Meng again. Was wondering will there be a lot of different if I get a 12-30 compare to the existing 11-32 cassette? This is to eliminate my issue with the 105 short RD since the max rear is 30TAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346025360178155699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-31647245186655369642013-08-02T17:47:54.229+08:002013-08-02T17:47:54.229+08:00I tried using a large cassette before, and it didn...I tried using a large cassette before, and it didn't work very well. You can read about it here<br /><br />http://handsonbike.blogspot.sg/2012/10/king-of-hill-2012-new-drivetrain-setup.html<br /><br />tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-33883777399485401902013-08-02T17:45:25.457+08:002013-08-02T17:45:25.457+08:00You should wait for all the parts to arrive and up...You should wait for all the parts to arrive and upgrade at the same time. No point only changing RD as it may not be compatible with the cassette and shifter.<br /><br />The 105 RD may be able to take up to 32T cassette if you push it. The B tension screw will need to be screwed all the way in. <br /><br />The RD may have sufficient chain capacity as there is only 1 front chainring, but it might not be able to reach the 32T sprocket due to the angle of the RD movement.tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-70966652241035686832013-08-02T14:45:35.250+08:002013-08-02T14:45:35.250+08:00Wai Meng again.
Not everything is going my way h...Wai Meng again. <br /><br />Not everything is going my way hence I can only upgrade the rd first when the hanger arrive. RD is a 105 rd-5701 short cage and on the website stated it can only support till 30T.<br /><br />Do you think it can go for 32T since the front is a single chainring, 52T?<br /><br />So the set up will be all original drivetrain except the rd (provided it work with 32T cassette).<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-72952856810445344392013-07-31T17:43:28.868+08:002013-07-31T17:43:28.868+08:00Yes this will work nicely. By the way if you are g...Yes this will work nicely. By the way if you are getting the shifter in a pair, get the double for the left side instead of the triple. This will allow you to use it in case you decide to install a FD next time.tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-47903686235002795222013-07-31T14:54:40.033+08:002013-07-31T14:54:40.033+08:00Hi Steve,
Is me again. I have already purchased a ...Hi Steve,<br />Is me again. I have already purchased a 10 speed 105 rd. i'm still looking out for the shifter, kinda hard to get. Once i get it can i go for the below,<br /> <br />-10 speed cassettes, 105 rd and Tiagra 10 speed shifter and 10 speed chain but use back the original 9 speed crankset.<br /><br />Will this work?<br /><br />Thanks for your time.<br /> <br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346025360178155699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-10756931104066424852013-07-30T22:49:32.599+08:002013-07-30T22:49:32.599+08:00It is hard to compare these parts, across 3 differ...It is hard to compare these parts, across 3 different brands from SRAM, Microshift and Shimano. They have different design directions and specifications, so it is not just a simple comparison.<br /><br />Go for the tried and tested brand and you will not go wrong.tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-64925766517951468172013-07-30T22:41:26.633+08:002013-07-30T22:41:26.633+08:00Definitely the 3 speeds dual drive shifter is gonn...Definitely the 3 speeds dual drive shifter is gonna stay.<br /><br />I have read review comparing MicroSHIFT' Centos RD against the 105 or as a cheaper replacement for 105 components and I thought since Arsis is a grade better than Centos so it should be at least better than the X7 RD? Or at least comparable to X9?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13655586154588689511noreply@blogger.com