I know there is the document on this that suggests that efficiency actually increases with tension, but thats only to a point, surely.
Has anyone ACTUALLY tested to see if they are giving away any watts by having the clutched mech on.
I am reluctant to remove mine as it did such a good job at Maastricht without a chain catcher, but when I turn the pedals by hand there definitely feels to be more resistance than with a standard mech.
Also, the jockey wheels have these chunky spikes on them, which I don't like the look of much, could these be adding to the resistance?
Small gains I know, but when you are spending time waxing a chain you might as well not throw watts away!
Has anyone ACTUALLY tested to see if they are giving away any watts by having the clutched mech on.
I am reluctant to remove mine as it did such a good job at Maastricht without a chain catcher, but when I turn the pedals by hand there definitely feels to be more resistance than with a standard mech.
Also, the jockey wheels have these chunky spikes on them, which I don't like the look of much, could these be adding to the resistance?
Small gains I know, but when you are spending time waxing a chain you might as well not throw watts away!