| Re: Needed new bike design
joseph.santaniello@gmail.com wrote:
> landotter wrote:
> > cmcanulty wrote:
> > > I think the thing needed for practical winter riding where snow and
> > > salt are the norm is a fully enclosed drivetrain and brake system. Why
> > > has no one come up with this? It would also greatly ease cleaning and
> > > maintenance chores for everyone.
> >
> > Internal hub with a nickel plated chain. You don't need a chain guard
> > if you don't want one. I commuted with this setup for years in Chicago
> > winters.I'd have an old towel or rag handy and wipe the crap off the
> > chain when I got home. Wet lube once weekly and no trouble at all. I
> > like those KMC "heavy duty" bmx chains for winter use with Nexus and
> > Sram hubs. Strong, cheap, and say FU to the elements.
>
> What he said, but you can even skip the wet lube and wipe off bit if
> you want. Comes with internal foot brake too if you want.
>
> Joseph
Or roller brake. I liked how mine had traditional cantis with Eagle
Claws up front and an ultra reliable roller brake in rear. Another
thing: if it's really cold, moisture in cable housings can freeze and
disable your brakes. I spritz of your choice of lube in the housings at
the beginning of the winter can prevent this. I used to always use it
as an excuse to bring my bike into a pub to warm up the brake lines.
Nothing like a nice pint for the rider either. :-D
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