[Yak] Questions about Capreo

[Ted Campbell]

Hi,
     I recently bought the tool from: www.biketoolsetc.com (just search 
for TL-HG09) costs about $10.
One thing I've found that I don't like about using a Capreo 9-26 
cassette is that when doing shifts from one cog to another there is a 
bigger jump in gear ratios than compared to by road bike that uses a 
12-25 cassette. If you look at Sheldon Brown's website 
:http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gears/ you can compute the various gear 
ratios. When you look at the Capreo gear changes go from 10 to 18% 
changes. compared to a 12-25 cassette you get 8 to 13% changes. I've 
found that while riding a lot of the time I'll only want a small change 
in gear ratios but end up getting more than I want when changing the the 
next cog over. I guess I can get the appropiate gear using both the 
front and rear derailleurs but this involves more gear shifting.

Ted


David Sherman wrote:

>
> Anyway, does anyone know where I can find a removal tool for the  
> cassette? (I'm not far from Eugene, so I might drop by the factory in  
> the weeks ahead).
>
> Why did I put a Capreo hub on my bike? I like normal front  
> chainrings, higher gearing is more comfortable for fast group rides,  
> and I have the early Samsonite suitcase (which are a pain with large  
> chainrings). Seems like a good solution for small wheels, I just hope  
> I'm not at the dead-end of an evolutionary detour.
>
> Any other Capreo thoughts?
>
> Dave Sherman
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