[Yak] Re: Hubs and chainrings

[Andrew P. Black]

Alex writes:

>It is true [that non standard rings shift poorly] with modern front 
>indexed systems.  They are designed for
>very specific gearing to get the best shifting.  If you want to use
>STI you'll get the best results if you use the chainrings that come
>with the crank and a matching front derailleur and shifter.
>
...

I have 60-50-38 rings, and they shift just fine.  Maybe not as good 
as some magic "standard" rings (which I don't have), but just fine. 
The front changer didn't shift worth a dam when Green Gear delivered 
the bike (it had clearly never been ridden), but with a little 
patience in doing the gear adjustment, they worked better than any of 
my other bikes, and have remained perfectly in adjustment ever since 
I eliminated the in-line cable adjuster.

>The large outer chainring does require me to remove the crank to pack
>the bike.

Not on my Air Friday in the F'lite case, but perhaps with a larger 
frame in a smaller suitcase this would be so.  In fact, I don't even 
have to remove the right pedal.

	Andrew