>>2002139I went on a long ride, and my fatass was even having this issue at even the tops. I just get used to it, and it's not like mashing it, just a mild nudge over.
If I don't want this issue I ride my mtb's, and on those the wider q factor feels nice too.
>>2002161If I leave bare steel out in a humid environment within a day it will be lightly rusted.
If you live in a desert with low humidity and low rain like I do it's NBD, but over in the south of the US, or like in south east asia things rust FAST.
That's part of the reason when you buy a chain it's gooped with greasy shit.
>>2002173Here is how it works. 30 front is easier then 34 front.
36 rear is harder then 44 rear.
Sheldon brown has a gear calculator, and you can see it there.
I would rather you run the 34/44 setup since I am pretty sure that's easier off the top of my head.
>>2002218French bikes are pretty cool.
Shimano groupset can be racing tier, all the way down to BSO tier, but I bet it's somewhere in the middle.
>stay in good shapeLube the chain when it's squeaky/dry, lube cables anything that pivots with a thin oilish lube. Classic mix is ATF+acetone/mineral spirits if you want a lot.
Seth's bike hacks has a video on cheap tools, you kinda only know when you get them, but 50-75% seem good enough.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV_gX-C7RDE&t=1081sToothbrush, old shirts/rags, and dishsoap can work. May want to get a stronger solvent if dishsoap isn't cutting the grease well enough.
Try and keep your drivetrain in decent shape. It will save you money in the long run.
Watch RJ the bike guy, or the park tool youtube channel for techniques on how to do things.
