I’m finding its a lot easier to shift smoothly/quietly when upshifting while starting down a hill than downshifting on a hill climb. My theory is that the drivetrain is still rotating under power for a revolution ot two after you stop pedaling causing the hard shifting while climbing even after...
I have a Specialized Tero 3.0 (my wife’s bike) and while its a nice bike and a good platform to work with, I need to modify the drive train for our type of riding. Currently it has the following hub and cassette:
hub: Shimano MT400-B, Centerlock, 12x148 Boost, 32h
cassette: Shimano CS-HG400...
Vintage Peugeot Bicycle-- $150 Or Best Offer
-- Road bike, 12-speed
-- Needs work (tires, shifter and brake cables)
-- Paint still in good condition
-- Model carbolite 103
-- From late 1970's or early 1980's
-- Unused and collecting dust in a garage for years
-- Made in France ... oui oui
--...
Not sure I really have these questions organized but they stem from making some minor mods so my Specialized Tero fits my riding style, so here they are:
1. what tools are needed to change a cassette? I saw this tool today ( Foundation Bike Chain Whip Tool | Jenson USA ) but I’m...
I finally brought my Tero 5.0 home yesterday afternoon after a two week wait, charged the battery, did a little more reading and fiddling around with gadgets, and this afternoon had a chance to go for a quick ride. I rode on pavement, gravel, dirt, up and down hills, across a dozen cattle...
The 3.0 is for my wife and the 5.0 is my new ride. Given our size/weight differences, and the motor/battery differences of the two bikes, we should be very evenly matched. The range calculator came out to within 1 mile difference when all other riding factors were identical.
Anyway on to the...
Hello All,
By way of introductions, I’m a 64 year old retired fireman in Northern California with a love of outdoor activities and also questionable (used up) knees. I have a couple acceptable MTBs that I take with me on all my road trips but rarely ride, mainly due to the difficulty I...