A quick report on two recent topics: Been riding a 28/42 + 12-34 cassette on a couple bikes for about a year. I enjoy 'em, and it doesn't feel like a give up much from my other favorite drivetrain (24/36/46 +12-34) (yes, I ride really steep hills a lot). The wide range shifts just fine, not a problem. Today I took out my Gunnar CX bike, with the wide range double set up, and we did about 4500' of climbing in 3 hours, parked in the lower gears most of the time. It's just about perfect for really hilly rides. I like the wide range triples, too - can't say I prefer one over the other, I just like to have different set ups. Both types of drivestrains work perfectly for me.
As for tires, I threw a set of Schwalbe Kojaks on the Gunnar, mounted on a set of Aksiums -- I love Aksiums, not too Rivish, but they are a great way to have relatively inexpensive second (or third wheelset) for a given bike. Different tires give a bike a whole new personality - - like today. The Kojaks replaced a set of Marathon Supremes (also on Aksiums), and I would say the Kojaks were noticeable more supple, more fun on the twisty downhill stretches, and seemed really smooth and comfy. Great way to make a CX bike into a happy road warrior for a long day. They seem at least as comfy and good in the corners as Jack Browns. For my two pence, I feel the same way about the Jack Borwns and the Kojaks as I do about triples versus wide-range doubles -- either choice is a good one, lots of fun, and you don't lose much by choosing one over the other. Blue skies, sunshine, and sore quads... a great day. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
