http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Gears question en Wed, 13 May 2026 04:09:48 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18608#post-276006 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 21:45:14 +0000 amir 276006@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>You'd think tripe would have its limitations </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18608#post-276005 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 21:36:41 +0000 chdot 276005@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Here’s an interesting variation...</p> <p>“</p> <p>Chainset XD-2 Touring Tripe </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m1b0s21p3184/SURLY-Long-Haul-Trucker-STI" rel="nofollow">https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m1b0s21p3184/SURLY-Long-Haul-Trucker-STI</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18608#post-276004 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 21:32:02 +0000 amir 276004@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Another nice link. Thanks chdot! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18608#post-276003 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 21:30:09 +0000 amir 276003@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Spa has sora levers coupled with a sora front derailleur and MTB chainset, deore on the back, plus cantilever. Perhaps that's what I'll try. But first I'll see if I can get on with the butterfly bars </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18608#post-276002 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 21:29:39 +0000 chdot 276002@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>I originally purchased my Trucker as a frameset, as I had a pretty good idea of how I wanted to build it up. My frame then went through many builds over the years as I experimented with parts: different brakes, different handlebars, different wheels and an evolution from derailleur gears to an internally geared hub. Basically, I used and abused bike parts and setups until I got the Trucker to a place that suits me. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.cyclingabout.com/surly-long-haul-trucker-the-best-all-round-touring-bike/" rel="nofollow">https://www.cyclingabout.com/surly-long-haul-trucker-the-best-all-round-touring-bike/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18608#post-276001 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 21:25:06 +0000 amir 276001@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks that's interesting. This is brake levers plus bar end shifters. The shifters are for v brakes but there are similar for cantilever. Another choice v brake vs cantilever! I think spa do surly set ups with sti levers. I'll see if there's a spec </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18608#post-276000 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 21:16:29 +0000 chdot 276000@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thought it might be when you said 9 speed and Brooks.</p> <p>Normal LHTs come with drops.</p> <p>This is current spec -</p> <p>“</p> <p>Front Derailleur Shimano Deore T611-3, Silver </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://surlybikes.com/bikes/long_haul_trucker/bike_specs" rel="nofollow">https://surlybikes.com/bikes/long_haul_trucker/bike_specs</a></p> <p>UPDATE</p> <p>Realised they have bar end shifters rather than STIs - don’t know if LH lever is indexed. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18608#post-275998 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 20:46:29 +0000 amir 275998@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It's a Surly LHT. I narrowly missed out last week but my OH gave me a licence to buy with some enthusiasm. Presumably because I'll have to take all the luggage. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18608#post-275994 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 20:25:18 +0000 chdot 275994@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>U gonna tell us what it is?? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18608#post-275993 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 20:07:40 +0000 amir 275993@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It's also got a bouncy Brooks saddle. That may also be swapped </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18608#post-275992 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:51:05 +0000 amir 275992@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I do prefer drops. The bike came with butterfly bars. I might try those first before the big change </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18608#post-275987 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 18:32:01 +0000 chdot 275987@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“I thought the amount of cable pull required is different between road and mountain bike/touring mechs”</p> <p>See how it works in practice.</p> <p>“The brakes are cantilever - is this okay with road STIs?”</p> <p>Yes.</p> <p>Depending on individual brakes, brake blocks and (probably) other variables (inc rim/tyre size) I think dual pivots can be better than cantis with drop levers.</p> <p>Cantis tend to be better with straight levers, but that’s not really surprising.</p> <p>Not trying to put you off! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18608#post-275985 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 18:08:07 +0000 amir 275985@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I thought the amount of cable pull required is different between road and mountain bike/touring mechs</p> <p>The brakes are cantilever - is this okay with road STIs? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18608#post-275982 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 17:57:16 +0000 chdot 275982@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Why do you want/need to change front mech?</p> <p>Are the brakes V?</p> <p>Drop levers usually work better with cantis. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18608#post-275980 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 17:50:30 +0000 amir 275980@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have bought a used bike with 3 x 9 speed deore gears. I want to fit STI gear/brake levers (I am putting drops on). Can I do that if I change the front derailleur to a road one? Will that work? I was thinking of getting used sora or tiagra levers off the Bay. </p>