I recently bought a Trek Checkpoint gravel bike. I’m interested in getting a power meter, I’m on a budget so I was going to get a crank arm type unit. I’m concerned though because I can’t even fit a cadence tracker on the crank arm because it’s so close to the frame. I’m just wondering if anybody…

sorry to return to this…but just brought my bike into my LBS and the mechanic said that with my 40 tooth cassette and a derailleur only graded for a 34 , i’m risking having the derailleur “ripped off my bike” because of the stress.on the hanger…any concerns or issues?? now he has me worried…seems t…

What exact rear derailleur do you have? There are different cage lengths and even the longest road ones aren’t actually rated to handle the 40t on the MTB cassette. People best recommendation is the Wolftooth Components Road Link option. Depending on the precise combo of parts, this can make your…

I have the ultegra derailleur that came with the 34 cassette…it actually works fine now.but I don’t want to be on a ride and have my hanger snap…so maybe the wolftooth is the answer?

OK, yeah. I’d be tempted to get the Road Link to be safe. It’s easy to install, works well, and is cheap insurance IMHO.

Hello, cyclingbear. I have the same bike and I am having trouble with the left crank grinding small rocks (gravel) between the crank and the frame because they are so close together. The frame has some pretty deep gauges already. I see that your bike is pretty dirty so you must be riding in gravel…

Yes I have a few scratches there too. I try keep it clean but sometimes a bit of dirt builds up there. I do spray the area after I wash it with a silicone spray in an attempt to stop dirt sticking and building up. It works a little.

Something I was thinking of after reading this topic (I have a Checkpoint on order too). I don’t really use cadence on my gravel bikes…I’m just trying to survive…and I know my sweetspot…its in the bar at the finish line. try the (old fashioned) combined cadence / speed sensor arrangement ( combined…

[image] cyclingbear: Pioneer might be another option as you can send them the crank and they will do the install. except (edit: this more-recent-than-your-reply news), may impact Pioneer products going forward… “Shimano has purchased unknown assets in conjunction with that agreement, and do…

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cyclingbear June 6, 2019, 7:49am 50

I’ve have not had a problem. It shifts fine and still some slack in chain and derailer. Yes it is outside spec… but lots of people are doing it with out any problems.

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