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I have Microshift derailiors on the bike with what I would class as flappy paddle shifters .
If at some point I upgrade to a different Cassette (with more gears) would I have to get a new break/shifter combination?
Not thinking of upgrading yet just trying to work out the mechanics of modern bikes.
just get out and ride with what ever you’ve got, enjoy it without GAS ruining it!
- // Obey The Rules.
- // Tan lines should be cultivated and kept razor sharp.Under no circumstances should one be rolling up their sleeves or shorts in an effort to somehow diminish one’s tan lines. Sleeveless jerseys are under no circumstances to be employed.
- // The bikes on top of your car should be worth more than the car.
- Shave your guns.Legs are to be carefully shaved at all times. If, for some reason, your legs are to be left hairy, make sure you can dish out plenty of hurt to shaved riders, or be considered a hippie douche on your way to a Critical Mass. Whether you use a straight razor or a Bowie knife, use Baxter to keep them smooth.
The most important rule, you will meet lots of these guys the more you get into it.Please don't be that guy
And you can run 9 speed chains on an 8 speed cassette, or 10 speed chains on a 9 speed. Some would say the changing is not as crisp. I've never noticed this, as long as it's properly adjusted and nothing is worn out.
To change to a 11 speed you will need:
New shifters
New rear derailleur
New cassette
New chain
You'll probably also need:
New front derailleur
And possibly even new front chainrings and a new freehub.
All this is fairly pricey even second hand, and most bikes that come with a 3x8 setup tend to be fairly low end.
You'd likely be better off using what you have until you get fed up with it and then waiting until decathlon or Halfords have a sale on (both decathlon bikes and Boardman bikes offer very good equipment levels for the money, and if you get them on sale are likely to be about the same price as the groupset alone).
Mine is one of their mid-range models which cost less than £700 brand new....if you compare to other brand bikes with similar spec (not entry level wheels, Shimano 105 Groupset, internal cabling etc), you're looking at well over £1000. They provide EXCELLENT value for money and their frames are generally considered some of the best in the lower-end market.
Microshift 11 x 34 cassette
(11/13/15/18/21/24/28/34)
Shimano Tourney double chainring 50/34 bottom bracket.
Cranks: XS, S, M: 170mm.L, XL: 175mm
Bottom bracket with integrated bearing
Carbon Fork
I live on the west coast of Scotland...it's always hilly and windy!
I use cycling for my physical but also (possibly moreso) my mental health. I don't do roads though. Not busy ones anyway.
Don't do lycra either
Once you've done some regular riding for 2 weeks or so, your bum will be come accustomed to the saddle. The padded shorts definitely help, but I can cycle 50+ miles in a tri suit which as a pad as thin as a lady's monthly sanitary towel thingy without any issues as your bum just gets used to it.
With 34/34 for the ups and 50/11 for the downs, you won't need more gears.