Yeah, the southern hemisphere of Earth is quite nice this time of the year.
What’s going on with the chain between the chain ring and the lower derailer? Looks like a guide to reorient the chain, but why?
Yep, basically that. I have a technical and aggressive riding style, even with this setup. 🤪
Never heard of that before, but that’s cool. Thanks!
I guess there’s a minor benefit for increasing the contact point between chain and chainring, reducing stress on chainring and likehood of the chain falling off. I guess you can also run a longer chain, so that it’s easier to repair on the way without carrying extra links with you
Gorgeous scenery! That bike is packed!
Looks like a good time. South as in the southern US i assume?
Exactly
Hi! How’s the transmission working for you? I’m seeing good old 9-speed Deore and only one chainring, is it enough for your riding?
28 tooth in the front, 8 speed in the back up to 34 tooth. Honestly for most applications it worked pretty good. I did find though that my Hill climbing needs or a little bit more substantial than this could handle. I did a slight upgrade to an 8-speed wide range 40 tooth in the back. Still 28 in the front. A lot better for climbing. Still have to tough it out a little bit on really steep stuff and I would highly recommend just getting a kit from eBay with 11 speed Deore. But this is cheap and janky and challenging and I like it. 😅🤙
I used to have 2x9 a while back with the same derailleur as you and it was great!
Got upgraded to 1x11 sram some time ago, bought Sunrace 11-46 cassette to it so the range is quite big.
💗💗 have a 1x12 51 on my other bike, but that’s trail oriented. Looking at eBay 1x11 50 for the trekking bike but I am not feeling pressed.
I see Crocs, I upvote. They are the best footwear for when you get off your bike and setup camp.
They really are though, almost all upside.
