Component Option

[3WHELZ]

Has any one considered the use of the SRAM WiFLi for a rear to cassette to compensate for SRAM's lack a road triple crankset? I currently have all Campy components with the Comp-triple crankset on my 1.0. I find the need for the smaller chainring on some of the larger ascents. I am weighing the options should I decided to purchase a 2.0.

Thanks

 

[Drew]

I just ordered the Wifli RD

I just ordered the Wifli RD with an 11-32 cassette and the gear range comparable to a triple. Im going to run a 52/36 chainring with 172.5 cranks

 

[Andrew 1973]

I have a Campy Triple too...

...and so far, I have never used the granny gear. I prefer doubles to triples anyway and the WiFli system has a definite appeal to me in that regard. The only downside I can see is the compact crankset; I need a 53 x 11 combination at times to keep from spinning out.

 

[Charles.Plager]

I belive Eric used a long

I belive Eric used a long cage MTB rear derailleur on his Vendetta so he could get an 11/36 on it. There's no reason WiFLi wouldn't work

That being said, I think you guys are all nuts for not putting on triples. Either the hills in my area (or my aero-belly) is bigger than what you guys have...

 

[Eric Winn]

No, I used a SRAM X9 TYPE 2

No, I used a SRAM X9 TYPE 2 mid cage which can accommodate my 11-36. The WiFLi only handles up to 32T.

My X9 TYPE 2 also uses a roller bearing clutch which does indeed seem to smooth out derailleur bounce and chain slap as advertised. I was definitely putting it through its paces at the HPV races.

I also like the cage lock feature. It is just a spring loaded pin that holds the cage in the open position after you've moved it there by hand. Makes getting the wheel on and off MUCH easier.

I'm running 53/39 front and can spin it out in some cases. So far I'm really liking the 53/39 and 11-36 combo but still haven't hit very long hill durations. May have to take a road trip to Prescott one of these days and try and keep up with Dan

-Eric

 

[Charles.Plager]

(What does Dan run??)

(What does Dan run??)

 

[thebean]

What is the WiFli??!  And the

What is the WiFli??! And the two wheel sizes are interchangeable on the Quest?

 

[1happyreader]

more pre post coffee please

heh,,, sorry your google broke.
http://www.sram.com/sram/road/technologies/wifli_tm
It's a derailleur that is supposed to be able to shift on a larger range rear cogset than is normal on a road bike.
the advantage is to allow you to larger ( more teeth) cog to make climbing easier.
later... bye

 

[Eric Winn]

Charles, see Dan's post,

Charles, see Dan's post, Mountain Gearing Setup for My Silvio for what he had done for his Silvio when he still had it. Not sure what he has on his CA2. This post is why I did NOT elect to go with a compact double - I figured I was better off working to be more fit and loose weight as opposed to relying on a compact double.

Eric Winn Cruzbike Vendetta Gearing

SRAM X9 TYPE 2

SRAM Rival WiFLi

-Eric

 

[Eric Winn]

Lose weight dang

Lose weight dang it....



-Eric