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Maybe the mental help will be the real benefit regardless of the immaterial physical lowering by one gear inch.Yes, I agree the mental effect may be more than the physical difference.
And he says he currently has problems riding up hills with his current low gear of 22x34. Sounds like he should give the 12-36 cassette a try. Hopefully it will work and the rear derailleur will clear the 36 cog. Doesn't sound like reducing the tall gear is much of a concern.I dunno. If he has problems riding a 16.8 gear-inch gear up hills now, I don't think a 15.8 gear-inch gear will help. At some point you cant go any lower or the bike speed is insufficient to stay upright.
My impression of the Koolstop salmon was that they worked well even in the wet, but they had enough negatives that I avoid them now. The negatives based on my observations when I was using them:Adding to my first posting, I've never experienced any of these negatives with Kool Stop Salmons. My experience is:
- They tend to squeal more easily so toe in and general setup is fussier
- They tend to be a little grabby
- They seemed to wear out rims faster
Coming from google and need help to identify the best brake pads. I have short listed 3 brands and those are SwissStop, koolstop Shimano. I read few other article and those answer confusing like this thread. Which brake pad should buy? I know, people choice will be different. But, want it creates more confusion. Thus, I want to ask what should consider before buying a brake pad. I mean how to measure the quality of a brake pad?You will notice that the majority of the recommendations are for Kool-Stop. They are very effective, widely available and reasonably priced. I've used them for years with complete satisfaction.
Remember to cut it just smaller than the floor, so it doesn't catch rain.Yes, a good point.
Related question: Is using a ground cloth better than just relying on a heavy waterproof floor? That seems to work fine for me.Most tents don't have very heavy duty floors so the extra protection from abrasion is worthwhile.
I wasn't recommending carrying no cash at all. You are right some smaller stores don't like credit cards and some places aren't even equipped to handle them so some cash is essential. However, the OP was apparently proposing to carry a huge bundle of cash and that's not a good idea or necessary.A credit card is more secure and accepted nearly anywhere for any amount.Many small town general stores frown on plastic especially for small purchases, so carrying some cash is essential IMO. I tend to carry a limited amount of cash at any given time, sometimes it might get down to as little as $50 and I typically never carry more than a couple hundred. I typically have it mostly in tens and twentys.
This came up several years ago. Having $20s as opposed to $100s adds little in way of bulk (U.S. bills are 0.0043" thick.) unless you are carrying an amount of cash that I cannot imagine anyone carrying legal activities.It's not the legality of carrying a large amount of cash that's the problem. It the chance of loss or theft that would worry me. A credit card is more secure and accepted nearly anywhere for any amount.
