a.twiddler
Veteran
I have been pondering the possibilities of resuscitating the front derailleur on my Linear at some time in the future. It has the frame mounting block in place, but it is missing the short tube to which the front derailleur attaches On measuring the circular groove in the top of the block it seems to be about 1". Could some obliging Linear owner out there who has one fitted measure the diameter and length of their mounting tube and let me know? I could then find a suitable bit of tube and possibly hold it in place with a threadless steerer cap and bolt. Perhaps a photo of the existing set up could be helpful.
That would only leave me to find a Suntour X-1 front changer, or an equivalent, to match the Suntour 52-38-28 triple that is on it, and a cable stop. My bits box is heaving with odd shifters and spare cables.
I don't actually need 63 gears, but sometimes it could be convenient to jump onto the small ring to get up an unexpectedly steep or long climb. Also by occasionally shifting chainrings it could help to even out wear on the rear cassette. I have a feeling that in the lowest of the low gears available it's not possible to actually ride that slow without falling over, and similarly it's a bit ambitious to expect these legs to push the immense top gear available. Still, if you have got the potential facilities, why not make them work? Normal business would continue between the Sachs hub gear and the 7 speed cassette. but it's nice to have something in reserve. Also, I just can't leave things alone, and like to experiment.
That would only leave me to find a Suntour X-1 front changer, or an equivalent, to match the Suntour 52-38-28 triple that is on it, and a cable stop. My bits box is heaving with odd shifters and spare cables.
I don't actually need 63 gears, but sometimes it could be convenient to jump onto the small ring to get up an unexpectedly steep or long climb. Also by occasionally shifting chainrings it could help to even out wear on the rear cassette. I have a feeling that in the lowest of the low gears available it's not possible to actually ride that slow without falling over, and similarly it's a bit ambitious to expect these legs to push the immense top gear available. Still, if you have got the potential facilities, why not make them work? Normal business would continue between the Sachs hub gear and the 7 speed cassette. but it's nice to have something in reserve. Also, I just can't leave things alone, and like to experiment.