Hey guys
I currently own a Cannondale Prophet 600 Mountain Bike
I want to turn this into a long distance motorbike.
We're talking 2500+ miles on this trek, so this is no small feat.
I need advice on a good rear derailleur that is all metal parts, with great bearings, that will fit the current hardware mounts of the bike. Smooth and precise shifting is a must.
I also need advice on rims. Folded sidewall is a given.. But I'm not sure who's the best when it comes to high quality, large diameter bearings. I also need a good all terrain cruising tire to go with. This goes for both wheels. Disk brake mounts are a must of course.
My seat is also badly worn, so I'm looking to replace it. Has anyone done true long distance riding, that can suggest a good seat?
I will need to change my brake pads out, but as these are my first set of disc brakes, I'm not sure what kind of shoes to get?
Is there a performance difference depending on what you get? If so, what's the best performing?
I want to know about chain qualities as well. What's my best choice for overall performance? What's best for avoiding torquing? etc..
Any tips for weather proof saddlebags?
This is all I have for now.. Please help if you can. I have alot to try and figure out.
Thanks,
Ciretose
I currently own a Cannondale Prophet 600 Mountain Bike
I want to turn this into a long distance motorbike.
We're talking 2500+ miles on this trek, so this is no small feat.
I need advice on a good rear derailleur that is all metal parts, with great bearings, that will fit the current hardware mounts of the bike. Smooth and precise shifting is a must.
I also need advice on rims. Folded sidewall is a given.. But I'm not sure who's the best when it comes to high quality, large diameter bearings. I also need a good all terrain cruising tire to go with. This goes for both wheels. Disk brake mounts are a must of course.
My seat is also badly worn, so I'm looking to replace it. Has anyone done true long distance riding, that can suggest a good seat?
I will need to change my brake pads out, but as these are my first set of disc brakes, I'm not sure what kind of shoes to get?
Is there a performance difference depending on what you get? If so, what's the best performing?
I want to know about chain qualities as well. What's my best choice for overall performance? What's best for avoiding torquing? etc..
Any tips for weather proof saddlebags?
This is all I have for now.. Please help if you can. I have alot to try and figure out.
Thanks,
Ciretose