MacRetro chat and rides thread

[RobMac]

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Wouldn'y mind a rerun of the MacRetro C2C we did in 2010, yeah that's right 2010 :facepalm:
But I wouldn't mind doing it as a bivvi/bothy trip, might even do it solo.

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Just having another read of the C2C trip, brilliant, smiling faces & old guys on RetroBikes

 

[gmac123]

looks a great trip

 

[jimo746]

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So, if I have a rear wheel with a 10 or 11 speed free hub on it, can I stick some spacers on then fit a 7 speed cassette?

I think yes, just want to check before I press the "Buy" button on some modern 700c wheels.

 

[old_coyote_pedaller]

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I was going to say yes, no problem, but then I remembered something I read a few weeks ago. It might or might not be that simple.
10 speed free-hubs if made out of aluminium have taller splines. Not sure about other 10 speed free-hubs.
Have a wee read here, http://sheldonbrown.com/k7-7.shtml#stay
and this also mentions the potential problem, http://www.bike.bikegremlin.com/2015/07 ... sprockets/

Maybe measure the splines on your 10/11 speed free-hub and compare them to an 8/9 speed free-hub.

 

[RobMac]

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I'm really starting to gel with the Genesis now, didn't know how good Deore was these days. Brakes are good now that their bedded in, every thing is silent and smooth and when did Deore RD come with a clutch? Its bloody fast on tarmac or hard pack and the momentum it has is a real hoot

 

[clubby]

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I'm really starting to gel with the Genesis now, didn't know how good Deore was these days.

That's cos you're an XTR whore!

 

[Jamiedyer]

Yeah, back to peddling with the little people

and pics, or its just not real.

Jamie

 

[kaiser]

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https://www.bike24.com/p2163002.html?ut ... 6_cleaning


Was someone looking for winter shoes? Unfortunately the £ and Euro aren't really great at the moment.

 

[RobMac]

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Very, very tempting :?

 

[RobMac]

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The price jumped up a wee bit once you gave your location.

151 Euros = £135'ish for the UK

Still tempted.