Thanks. Yes as mentioned above, as I move soon I want to hold off on purchasing substantial stuff until settled at new place so just want to research and line my ducks in a row for the next couple weeks. Get a feel for my shopping list of parts I will want.
Sounds like a plan. Depending on budget you'll be able to get something that meets your requirements quite easily. I see a lot of sub 200£ bargains on here from time to time. I'm not in the UK so I can't speak for the various marketplaces, FB or Gumtree, but I reckon there's a lot of good stuff there too. Certainly better than over here. When you see something you like the look of, you can always ask in here if people think it is a worthwhile investment. Building will always end up being more costly than a full bike starting out, until you've hoarded enough and amassed a big pile of ju....*coughs* a fine assembly of parts that certainly will come in handy someday.
Oh that is good info thanks!
You won't find any 7/8 speed derailleurs that can handle a 46t. The cheapest *older standard* wide range derailleur you can get is the SunRace M9 for 9 speed. RDM900. 51t max. Also the only clutched mech that'd be compatible with the older spacing.
Ok, so would be looking at contemporary derailleur at that point?
Is this one you linked to: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/sugino-impel-chainset.478531/
Yes. And you'd need to replace the cassette to fit one of the wide range 9 speed ones they make. There's a lot of Chinese offerings for 8/9 with up to 46/51t but I don't really see any of this as an upgrade. The m9 isn't a very longevous derailleur. A 3x is vastly superior if range is what you care about. And low cost. To go the modern 1x route you'd end up replacing wheels and all. It isn't worth it.
58 bcd, yes. Didn't you say 22 would yield you a 16" low? Should be fine. But yes you have the option to go 2t down eventually.
Nice, so to confirm those are replaceable chainrings, not the rivetted cheapo ones
?Yep. Replaceable rings, fits on square taper, works fine with 113mm spindle when I've run it. Undo bolts, thread in puller, tighten it down to pull it off the taper. Insert new arms, put bolts and torque it down unto the taper. Job done. Obviously need to make minor adjustments to the front mech.Nice, so to confirm those are replaceable chainrings, not the rivetted cheapo ones
I could buy this now and fit on my British Eagle to test it provided it has a square? I guess it would if it is a 3 part crank and that would have been standard around 2003?
I just gotta get a crank puller...
