Enought time for event?

[DCBassman]

Being old and knackered, all my bikes are slowly being transformed into ultra low geared machines, specifically to get me uphills.
Even to the extent of a road bike with full mtb groupset.

 

[gazza81]

Thing is ive got no idea how to do it, well i could put the parts on but dont know what to get.
I could go into a bike shop but i feel like im just handing half my salary over to them at the moment haha

 

[DCBassman]

Yup, difficult , I know.

 

[gazza81]

Worth checking out.[/QUOTE]

If its the Triban
the gearing though doesn't go so low with a 12-25 cassette.



CRANKSET / CASSETTE

Sunrace 9-speed 12x25 cassette (12/13/14/15/17/19/21/23/25).
Shimano Sora 50X39X30 chainset.
170 mm cranks in XS/S/M.175 mm cranks in L/XL.

I personally would look to get a wider range cassette. A local bike shop should be able to guide you if the cass will fit without changing the derailleur

see thesehttps://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/shimano-alivio-hg400-9-speed-mtb-cassette/rp-prod119945

If its as easy as just buying that for 20 quid and fitting it then im all over it! Cant be that simple though?

Could do with a couple extra gear to get me up hills, sometimes im in the lowest gear and still struggle

 

[DCBassman]

If your rear derailleur is a Sora RD-R3000, then a new 11-34t cassette will fit. Probably also need a new chain. Under £40 for parts, so shouldn't be excessively pricey at lbs. But would make a hell of a difference.

 

[gazza81]

Wouldnt need new gear leavers or anything?

 

[DCBassman]

Nope

 

[DCBassman]

But plenty of setting up to do, for sure. Here and YouTube are your friends.

 

[gazza81]

Hmmm interesting, definitely will look into this

 

[CXRAndy]

Hmmm interesting, definitely will look into this

A quick easy check to see if the derailleur has adjustment. You put the chain on the biggest gear on cassette, and on smallest chainring. With a screwdriver adjust this ' B screw, by turning clockwise. You should see the derailleur move backwards away from the cass gear. If it does then you will just need a cassette swap.
read this. https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&s...FjAOegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw1HmL3-UVwnvWuyPtQ25dDp

See this

 

[vickster]

Hmmm interesting, definitely will look into this

You'll need to buy a couple of tools though, chainwhip and cassette lock ring thingy

 

[gazza81]

You'll need to buy a couple of tools though, chainwhip and cassette lock ring thingy

Might be easier to take to a shop if i decide to do it

 

[12boy]

Second on the stretching...should do daily. Back strain can be referred into leg pain, but a more upright position can help with that, as does having a strong core. The more upright position can also take some stress of your hands, shoulders and neck. This is why touring bikes have a more upright position because a long time bent over, craning your neck to see can get very old quckly. My knees rarely hurt, but I keep my saddle high enough so my heel barely touches the pedal on the downstroke. I've found this makes it easier to spin and works your calves more which works the quads a bit less. The less pain you have the less tired you will be.

 

[vickster]

Might be easier to take to a shop if i decide to do it

Probably, but you will need the tools again to. Hangs worn parts if you carry on cycling

 

[gazza81]

So would something like that work?

The tools you mention are only a tenner on amazon