1993 Lotus Sport Monocoque
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yakboy
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So some more first world dilemma's...
Got the 2 cassettes back from the nitriders
The titanium sprockets are a lot shinier than the steel which because I sandblasted them are very matt (which is sort of what I wanted). I have mocked up my proposed set up, omitting the 19T titanium sprocket and putting in the 32T. What does everybody think, should I go with this or just use the titanium sprockets only and have a small 12-25 cassette?
So some more first world dilemma's...
Got the 2 cassettes back from the nitriders
The titanium sprockets are a lot shinier than the steel which because I sandblasted them are very matt (which is sort of what I wanted). I have mocked up my proposed set up, omitting the 19T titanium sprocket and putting in the 32T. What does everybody think, should I go with this or just use the titanium sprockets only and have a small 12-25 cassette?
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12-25 is what Mike uses and would look kinda hardcore Retro - especially with the ratio's on new bikes being like dinner plates on the arse end
however if you want to ride it (and aren't Mike Muz) then the above would be nuts unless its flat
Personally 12-25 would look (aesthetically) neater but neither would be a bad choice
Love the Ultimate machine lockrings, I've got a couple on my builds, its just a shame that you can't see them when the wheels in
however if you want to ride it (and aren't Mike Muz) then the above would be nuts unless its flat
Personally 12-25 would look (aesthetically) neater but neither would be a bad choice
Love the Ultimate machine lockrings, I've got a couple on my builds, its just a shame that you can't see them when the wheels in
yakboy
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I don't know if I'm being a bit "special" but I can't seem to get the titanium rings to fit on the freehub body? They were bought as shimano compatible but I didn't check before they were nitrided :facepalm: ..will have to have a play. In the meantime I have mounted the steel rings just to see the effect and they look pretty good.
I think I am edging towards using only titanium (if I can get them to fit) or only steel as mix and match will just look like a compromise.
I don't know if I'm being a bit "special" but I can't seem to get the titanium rings to fit on the freehub body? They were bought as shimano compatible but I didn't check before they were nitrided :facepalm: ..will have to have a play. In the meantime I have mounted the steel rings just to see the effect and they look pretty good.
I think I am edging towards using only titanium (if I can get them to fit) or only steel as mix and match will just look like a compromise.
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mkone":1mufis8p said:Are you going to be using the cassette? 34 will make the hills a bit easier
Mark
Nah
When he’s done he’s going to attach a saddle to a scaffold pole and sell it all on to Muz
yakboy
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Retro Spud":5bpp3pmz said:mkone":5bpp3pmz said:Are you going to be using the cassette? 34 will make the hills a bit easier
Mark
Nah
When he’s done he’s going to attach a saddle to a scaffold pole and sell it all on to Muz
It's a 32 tooth as 34 looks too large. I will be using the bike gently but usually ride a 1X11 set up on my enduro so quite good at "sucking it up" when I run out of gears.
Definitely looking like the supposed shimano compatible titanium sprockets are not :evil: as I've just tried again. They may be campag :facepalm: Peachy PM may have to advise me on that one.
