Re:
Well... after a bit of a battle with an FSA optimax BB (
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=391317) I managed to get the LX cranks fitted today and took it for a ride in the park. I spent more time spannering than riding but hey ho. Still a nice day off.
The cranks feel nice and stiff and the change has saved 130g. I'm convinced it's a noticable weight saving...
As usual though it's two steps forward and one step back as now the older XT front mech looks a bit wrong with the smaller chainrings. Works surprisingly well... but I'm thinking now I might actually go all-LX on the drivetrain as I've already got a decent-ish M567 rear mech in the parts box which is the right period really. I could use the XT stuff elsewhere... Just need a top pull, 31.8 M567 front mech.
Also added some plastic tat to keep mud out of my face and stop the chain destroying the paint job.
In other news I chanced upon the original owner's (Stick Legs) for sale thread from 2011. I checked via PM. Turns out he owned it from new. Originally slime green, it's also been black, and is on its third paint job. Really interesting to find out some history. Below is a pic of how it looked before he sold it. Nice!
I've also just bought a pair of Pace R36s Evos on here so I think I'll probably flip those Sids. Only downside is the steerer is on the short side so I'm now on the hunt for a short stack stem. Might have to replace the headset too... Or get a replacement steerer.
Another thing that has crossed my mind is the brakes, being parallel push, is that an issue with the rear mounted brake bosses on the pace forks? I have a vague memory that there's a problem with that... but I can't remember off the top of my head what it is.
It never ends. :mrgreen:
