The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread Vol 2
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troc said:
Using man-maths, the answer is obvious.
You need to buy a new set of wheels, group set, brakes, frame, forks, saddle, stem and bars to go with the new sprocket.
Oh and maybe a chain.
You joke…You need to buy a new set of wheels, group set, brakes, frame, forks, saddle, stem and bars to go with the new sprocket.
Oh and maybe a chain.
A couple of weeks back I spotted a barely used Boardman mountain bike on eBay for a very reasonable price. Hadn’t had an mtb for a few years, and my lad is now the same size as me, so took a punt.
After the first ride, I remembered I can’t stand SRAM transmissions, so bought a new 12 speed SLX mech, shifter, cassette, chain and cranks.
Then found that Shimano have create a new free hub standard for 12 speed mtb. The Boardman wheels are Formula who don’t do replacement free hubs, so I figured I’d just run the SRAM cassette and chain for a bit.
Noticed Cotic offloading some SLX wheels ‘cheap’. Bonus.
Went to set them up tubeless and found the front tyre had a cut in it that can’t be patched. Pair of tyres later…
Should have just bought a new bike. Well, I basically have.
CheesecakeRunner said:
You joke…
A couple of weeks back I spotted a barely used Boardman mountain bike on eBay for a very reasonable price. Hadn’t had an mtb for a few years, and my lad is now the same size as me, so took a punt.
After the first ride, I remembered I can’t stand SRAM transmissions, so bought a new 12 speed SLX mech, shifter, cassette, chain and cranks.
Then found that Shimano have create a new free hub standard for 12 speed mtb. The Boardman wheels are Formula who don’t do replacement free hubs, so I figured I’d just run the SRAM cassette and chain for a bit.
Noticed Cotic offloading some SLX wheels ‘cheap’. Bonus.
Went to set them up tubeless and found the front tyre had a cut in it that can’t be patched. Pair of tyres later…
Should have just bought a new bike. Well, I basically have.
How much enjpyment did you get from the searching and purchasing though...more than just buying a new bike I'll wager A couple of weeks back I spotted a barely used Boardman mountain bike on eBay for a very reasonable price. Hadn’t had an mtb for a few years, and my lad is now the same size as me, so took a punt.
After the first ride, I remembered I can’t stand SRAM transmissions, so bought a new 12 speed SLX mech, shifter, cassette, chain and cranks.
Then found that Shimano have create a new free hub standard for 12 speed mtb. The Boardman wheels are Formula who don’t do replacement free hubs, so I figured I’d just run the SRAM cassette and chain for a bit.
Noticed Cotic offloading some SLX wheels ‘cheap’. Bonus.
Went to set them up tubeless and found the front tyre had a cut in it that can’t be patched. Pair of tyres later…
Should have just bought a new bike. Well, I basically have.
CheesecakeRunner said:
trails said:
this suggests it will be fine...
A 2010 bike would have 105 RD-5600 fitted to it. 5700 didn't come out till 2011.The whether its an SS or GS mech, the 5600 could only do a largest sprocket of 27T.
http://www.sjscycles.com/Instructions/Shimano/Shim...
Might be easier to put a smaller chainring on.
Was thinking I'd probably need a new chain.
Will see what it looks like in the morning.
Dipping my toes into the world of lycra, previously just riding the gravel bike in gym wear. New Van Rysel bib-shorts and top. Felt ok in the changing room but not braved them outside yet. Might go for a spin tomorrow.
How long it take before I feel people are no longer looking at me thinking "what a prick"?
How long it take before I feel people are no longer looking at me thinking "what a prick"?
TGCOTF-dewey said:
It's not case of feeling... A large chunk of car drivers - as evidenced by the opprobrium exhibited towards cyclists on PH - DO look at you and THINK what a prick. The lycra just makes that more likely.
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