Complete rebuild of 1990's MTB to 2016 XT spec 1x10
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)Quick update.
Fitted the Shimano Hollowtech 2 cranks today, together with the prototype rear derailleur hanger with derailleur attached and threaded on the chain. The hanger position has worked well as planned for the positioning of the derailleur while setting the correct horizontal measurement of it relative to the rear drop out. After setting the two limit screws for the high and low gear I moved the derailleur by hand and it reaches the 42t cog no problem with a little to spare. I then set the B screw and this easily positioned the derailleur within the 5mm - 6mm tolerance required in the derailleur set up instructions with plenty of tolerance on the B screw either way so well chuffed.
I then decided to try fitting the chain and this worked well although I will need to add a couple of links to it when I properly fitted. Also I noticed shortly after fitting it that I had threaded the chain incorrectly through the derailleur. Just shows it pays to read the instructions first...
Photos of cranks below...
Fitted the Shimano Hollowtech 2 cranks today, together with the prototype rear derailleur hanger with derailleur attached and threaded on the chain. The hanger position has worked well as planned for the positioning of the derailleur while setting the correct horizontal measurement of it relative to the rear drop out. After setting the two limit screws for the high and low gear I moved the derailleur by hand and it reaches the 42t cog no problem with a little to spare. I then set the B screw and this easily positioned the derailleur within the 5mm - 6mm tolerance required in the derailleur set up instructions with plenty of tolerance on the B screw either way so well chuffed.
I then decided to try fitting the chain and this worked well although I will need to add a couple of links to it when I properly fitted. Also I noticed shortly after fitting it that I had threaded the chain incorrectly through the derailleur. Just shows it pays to read the instructions first...
Photos of cranks below...
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Also forgot to mention that the front wheel arrived yesterday a day earlier than expected. So fitted new rim tape and tyre and fitted onto the bike. Its amazing how adding the front wheel has transformed it looks wise and its becoming easier to see the how the finished bike will look.
Today I am hoping to clean up the original seat post and the seat fixings. While it would be easier to replace this part I like the idea of keeping some of these parts as a nod to its past. I will post some photos later
Today I am hoping to clean up the original seat post and the seat fixings. While it would be easier to replace this part I like the idea of keeping some of these parts as a nod to its past. I will post some photos later
Silvergoat
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This build is really flying along. It's good that you're keeping some of the original components too. depending on the nature of build, I think it's good having a mix of old with well matched newer parts. I'm lovin' the monster cassette and the prototype hanger – how is the final device going to be produced?
This build is really flying along. It's good that you're keeping some of the original components too. depending on the nature of build, I think it's good having a mix of old with well matched newer parts. I'm lovin' the monster cassette and the prototype hanger – how is the final device going to be produced?
xxnick1975
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This is a really cool build, props to you
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