Evening ride to test Wickwerks Ultra wide chainring (Yesterdays post)
*Attempted to post this yesterday evening at 21:00 PST, but Steemit was down...
This is my evening ride after wrenching on the road bike this afternoon. The sunset shots were modified with 100% saturation to add color. I thought it would have more of a watercolor look...
The ride was 20 miles and 300 feet of climbing.
GPS data uploaded to Strava (An out and back ride)
The artichoke pic was interesting, so I took another today, this time with a bee in it.
This is what I installed this afternoon on the road bike, Wickwerks 53/34 chainring, Sram 11-32 Cassette, KMC 10 speed chain and a derailleur extension.
Most road bikes around here come with a 50/34 chain ring with is called a compact. A step up from there is a 52/36 which is called a pro compact. Then a standard which is a 53/39.
I wanted an easier climbing gear ratio, so I put a 11-32 cassette on for a climbing gear of 34-32. I also did not want to spin out so much on descents so I now have a 53-11.
I rode to Quicksilver part. There are some mtb fire roads here, but get pretty boring after a few times.
Almaden is getting ready for the 4th of July in a few days
Back at Lake Almaden
It was a warm day around 83*f and this evening was perfect for an easy ride. The warm breeze in the shade felt nice.
The Wickwerks chainring was great. I do not think there is another company that makes a 53/34 chainring. So if you looking for a wide range for your road bike, check out Wickwerks!
You finally got that chainring on your bike.
You have the widest possible gear range with a double. Only someone with a triple chain ring might have a wider gear selection. But it is rare to see road bikes with triples anymore. Heck even MTBs are going single.
What is a derailleur extension? Is it something to make your short cage derailleur work like a long cage, considering 32 is big. Can you share a pic please. Thanks
You can see the small back piece that the derailleur is connected to, that is the extension. A company named Wolftooth Components makes a few different models, the one I got is just a generic one.
And it does simulate a long cage derailleur, so instead of purchasing a new one which is like $85+, you can just get the extension for ~$10.
When a typical road bike derailleur is at full extension, it will hit the largest cog which is a 32. So the extension drops it a bit lower to accommodate the gap needed between the first jockey wheel and the cog.
Okay, thank you for this bit. I have wanted to go for a 32 but haven't only because i don't want to spend on a new derailleur. This will now have me sorted. Road bike can now go to the hills. Yay!
The day helped you the tour with a good view of the sky and atmosphere, too tasty and calm I can see. Sure, it made a little breeze that made you enjoy the trip more.
I love that sunset that is observed in the distance, I think it was the right time to do the click, like that flower that you could find.
Hi, thanks for visiting. It was a nice evening for a ride, more people should get out on their bikes!
@glennolua wonderful your ride , that sunset fall is great, beautiful, has a very nice view gives a lot of peace and quiet, the picture of the artichoke with the bee was super interesting, phenomenal I liked everything in the picture, is spectacular, your change of dish excellent because you feel very comfortable on your bike and that is essential for you to enjoy your walks collected, thanks for showing us those beautiful landscapes, it is a blessing to enjoy such a beautiful view, thanks to you.
Hi, thanks for visiting the blog and your complements. Get out and enjoy nature!
@glennolua good evening.How was the day??
Very beautiful nature photos! Riding a bike is very healthy!
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