1×10 vs Rohloff
A tale of Two Surlys Here is a comparison of gear inches on my two Surly ECR builds. One has a slightly modified 1×10 standard derailleur drive train and the…
Month: August 2021
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Bomb-proof Commuting Bicycle
For the past few years I’ve been commuting and running errands on my long distance touring bicycle. Besides being a most comfortable bike, it is outfitted with racks and empty…
Caribbean Cargo Bikes
Rasta Big Dummy an electric cargo bike for use on St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. Here’s a new bicycle build for 2021 to replace a small truck on…
Brompton Touring Bike
A few weeks ago I did a repair job on a pair of vintage Dahon folding bikes. One had 16″ wheels and the other, 20″ wheels. Although the concept of…
Brompton Folding Bike Gearing Modifications
Various gearing modifications have been attempted for the Brompton folding bicycle over the past decade to boost the ratios and have these bikes fulfill a broader function. Although the 6 speed…