Not vintage or French Tourers/Campeurs, Trade/Porteurs, Audax/Randonneurs, Commuters/Town

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Pereira American builder. Well used, check the split hood, bar tape and corrosion on the pedals. Nice to see.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

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[grantoury]

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Really nice collection of parts. Nice center pulls, Grand bois I think.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Really nice collection of parts. Nice center pulls, Grand bois I think.

A really nice bike, speaks to me on many levels.

 

[grantoury]

A really nice bike, speaks to me on many levels.

One disadvantage of the Rohloff is the chainline, 54mm. The DA cranks probably help keep the q factor small.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

One disadvantage of the Rohloff is the chainline, 54mm. The DA cranks probably help keep the q factor small.

I didn't know that, is the q factor an issue on other cranks?

 

[grantoury]

I didn't know that, is the q factor an issue on other cranks?

Only when you want a low q factor as I do.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Only when you want a low q factor as I do.

I think the lower the better for your knees, I don't always fit the recommended b/bkt length, as I like the c/rings in tight to the c/stay. I realise this in no guarantee of a lower q factor.

 

[grantoury]

I think the lower the better for your knees, I don't always fit the recommended b/bkt length, as I like the c/rings in tight to the c/stay. I realise this in no guarantee of a lower q factor.

Can be too low, I had the Miche Primato track crankset. Beautiful but I got pain in my knees, it was so low, 138 I think it was. Why you want chainrings tight?

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Can be too low, I had the Miche Primato track crankset. Beautiful but I got pain in my knees, it was so low, 138 I think it was. Why you want chainrings tight?

Oh didn't know that either. Miche Primato stuff is gorgeous.

I like the c/rings to line up with the middle of the cassette or freewheel to minimize chain deflection. I have found this makes for a sweeter running drive train with longer life.