Triple to compact double?

Just put 52-42-27 x 14-34 7-speed friction old shit on my tourer. I reckon a less than 1:1 bottom gear for kid towing and bag hauling is acceptable.

Sorry I'll go back to the beardy threads.

Don't apologise. Don't grow a beard.

Just put 52-42-27 x 14-34 7-speed friction old shit on my tourer. I reckon a less than 1:1 bottom gear for kid towing and bag hauling is acceptable.

Sorry I'll go back to the beardy threads.

My cargo bike has silly spinny gearing.

Proper load pulling is exempt.

FWIW Getting off and pushing is harder than spinning. If the trailer is back heavy, it lifts therear wheel.

Fucking tourist ^^

What's the story there Hippy, V-brakes as well a the triple?

It's Andy Wilkinson doing 541mi in 24hrs. TT legend. He rides the same bike everywhere - races, audax, etc.
Take off the funky wheels, add panniers and he's got his audax/touring machine.

I think he use his bike for everything from touring to TT?

I think he use his bike for everything from touring to TT?

Snap.

Too much touring Ed, you're too slow. :P

It's a damn sight better than going up and down the same motorways that's for sure.

Was he running 26" wheels?

Someone said 650C. I have no idea as my eyes only recognise 700C.

It's Andy Wilkinson doing 541mi in 24hrs. TT legend. He rides the same bike everywhere - races, audax, etc.
Take off the funky wheels, add panniers and he's got his audax/touring machine.

I hate this guy.

I firmly believe I need 5 bikes for a combination of short distance commuting, and leisure riding.

....actually 6, possibly 7

Amassing of gear > actual cycling

Andy's doing it old school.