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Sorry, that's Aramaic to me 😂😂😂 I don't know the jargon, so please forgive me for the following. I've dry fitted the chainrings to the spider and they seem to just sit in the correct place, evenly spaced. I paid attention to the bolts' head grooves so the bolts would sit in them (other side of...

Hi everyone, I bought a crankset with 3 new chainrings which need to be bolted together. I run a 3x9 setup. What's the ideal distance between chainrings for a 9 speed? I don't want to just copy what was already there in case it was wrong. Thanks

Hi, what size is the frame?

I forgot to mention that after my first ride I decided to ditch the bar ends and grips with palm rests for simple and soft grips. This is because after I built the Specialized, I found it more comfortable that this setup. Pictures to follow. Also, I realised that the back caliper was binding...

After my first ride I got rid of those tyres that not only weight an astonishing 1.1kg each, but they're very slippery. I should've known as I ride on gravel and in the woods. Fitted my trustworthy Michelin Country rock weighing in at... I also replaced the saddle which was very uncomfortable...

I fitted FSA carbon stem and Ritchie carbon Rizer handlebar, kindly donated by my good friend @ibbz . Had not set it up yet, just put it together. Note the red pedals...

Then derailleur, cassette and shifters. Never cleaned such a dirty cassette and derailleur. I also spent time dismantling and cleaning the truvativ cranks and bottom bracket only to find that there was lot of play in it, so I temporarily fitted my LX from my other bike. Awaiting delivery of...

Hi everyone, a gentleman picked up for me this Scapin Oto's 2002 with Columbus frame from Italy and kindly posted it here. This is the box with all parts. I was expecting something broken, fortunately only the derailleur hanger was smashed. So I bought a new one, unfortunately scapin originals...

I was in two minds between your GT and the Scapin 👍

I'll do that soon.

I briefly rode Ibbz Scapin and it's superb! Especially the front suspension, never tried better. Well done!

Yes, I understand. I've clipped them behind now as you suggested. Much neater, thanks.

You mean the inner cable that is leftover after the clamping bolt? The stem is something that I need to keep for the moment because I want to ride this bike myself and need an easily adjustable stem. By the way, the bike is lightweight and very smooth. It glides perfectly without any problem and...

This is my "custom built" Specialized Rockhopper. I started from the naked frame e built it with parts I saved from the bin and repaired/restored and many parts donated by @ibbz. This is the detailed thread of my built...

That Scapin from @ibbz Is superb! I also like the 1999 Kona Explosif but I have a sweet spot for the Scapin. Well done everyone!

As per title. I can easily get a bb for the shimano crankset which I would prefer. Otherwise a cheap isis bb to start pedalling on a Scapin I bought from Italy. Thanks

Hi Karl, do I count it correctly that the larger cog on the chainset is 48T?

I'm pleased to report that despite an initial rejection, my 12yo boy tried the bike and loves it, especially the gears that on his existing ones are the revoshift. I now need to get rid of his old one because I have too many bikes. Anyone for a carrera 14" CTT?

Shortened the chain and it works perfectly now. All finished and yesterday I went for a test ride. A lot better than expected! It glides smoothly and shifts beautifully. Even the brakes with cheap pads are great! Thanks everyone for your help! Here are some pictures 👍

You mean to cut one more link?