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Re: Very nice, Peachy! I should look into these 1 x drive trains I think. Having 2 or 3 rings up front has always seemed overkill lol.

Re: I guess maybe obtaining a cheap old bike with a decent component set might be an option then, rather than buying brand new. I had a look at my old GT but I don't think that will work because the brake levers and shifters are integrated. On the Schwinn I have Dia Compe brake levers that I...

Re: Awesome mate. I just realised I have an old GT Palomar in the shed so I might have a look at robbing the drive train off that for now as a learning exercise !

Something like this would work nicely :-)

Hey all, I started a post ages ago about my Schwinn High Sierra find but life got in the way and the project got shelved. Anyway, fast forward to now and I've dragged it out of the shed for another look. My very basic question is, generally speaking, is it possible to replace older components...

Re: Yeah I was looking at those and others on the bay. I could pick up some Sunrace SLM10 from here which seem to be a universal option and they're cheap with good reviews. I have no idea whether friction or index shift is better. Perhaps it doesn't matter to me because I dnot have much...

Re: I really need to source some Deore XT six speed shifters. I have no idea what's best or a compatible option. Any help there?

Heh heh, not quite 'down the road' now though - unless that road went half way round the planet :-)

Thanks for that mate, will check it out. I see you're a Hull man - I'm from Wakefield / Pontefract so not too far off :-)

I think one slight concern I have is the frame size vs my size. The seat tube is 20" top to centre and my Giant ATX is 22". The Schwinn seems like it will fit me but at 6" 3' I'm wondering if I can either increase the seat post length, fit straight bars or maybe do both. Is there anything...

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Hey all, I made a brief foray into these forums a while back after I picked up a Specialized Epic Carbon Comp. Due to circumstances at the time, I had to let that go and focus on other things for a while. I'm now looking at possibly cycling to work as my employer is moving my base into the...

Re: Thanks guys, yeah she's certainly more intact than some of the wrecks I see at the tip that's for sure. The shifter (or possible both) will definitely need attention. I actually meant the right one, not the left. The cable is totally pulled out and the front cap is unscrewed with the...

Hey all, just dropping in to say hi and post a couple of pics of my Specialized Epic Comp carbon fibre that I found at the dump. I had to part with £65 for it but its pretty complete. Needs a left shifter repair, new cables and air in the tyres (plus a good wash). What do you guys think to her ??

Well I got it, just been for a burn up and down the street and loving it. It rides so sweet, much sweeter than crappy bikes from crappy supermarkets that I've had before ! I'll do another intro with pics in the correct forum as I believe it's a 96 ( Giant 830 RG ). It's got Dia Compe DP7 brake...

Re: Re: Made my day, right there :-)

Re: Re: Yep, true enough it is plenty cheap. I think it's a given that I will buy it - just a quick question though on frame size. I asked the seller about that and he said its 21". I'm 6' 3" so would that frame size be appropriate for me ?

Hey everyone, I'm Justin - formerly of West Yorkshire but now living down under in sunny New Zealand. I'll get straight into why I joined - to get fitter by riding again and to save some dollars on car maintenance lol - I'm from Yorkshire after all !! So here's my first question. I've spotted a...