MacRetro chat and rides thread

[jimo746]

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Refresh my memory if you will, how do you choose between a short or long RD?

Depends how many teeth you have Rob, in your case none of your own. So I'd go short cage if I were you

 

[clubby]

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Refresh my memory if you will, how do you choose between a short or long RD?

For retro depends on max cassette size. Over 28T and you need long cage. 28T or less can be either depending on preferred looks or cost. I prefer short if you can get away with it. Looks more sporty. That said, wouldn't run short cage on a full suss due to chain growth.
Also get medium cage for certain versions which complicates matters. Think my XTR (9 on my STS is a medium cage, and is fine on full suss with a triple.

 

[RobMac]

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Thanks Clubby and get it up you Jimo :mrgreen:

 

[velomaniac]

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I have really lost touch with the world of cycling in Edinburgh. A new bike park called the SKELF right on the edge of Holyrood Park in Dumbiedykes. I know exactly where it is but was totally unaware it was being built

http://theskelf.org.uk/#

Will need to check it out

 

[keithyr]

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Refresh my memory if you will, how do you choose between a short or long RD?

Depends how many teeth you have Rob, in your case none of your own. So I'd go short cage if I were you

Also rob it’s important to keep them clean, so you’ll probably be needing these also

 

[RobMac]

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A ken where that'll be goin fat boy :x

 

[jimo746]

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Also rob it’s important to keep them clean, so you’ll probably be needing these also

I use a couple of those to keep my bladder fresh (that's Camelbak bladder!! :roll: ).

 

[RobMac]

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What model Hope hub is this?

 

[velomaniac]

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Today I was in my wee flat in Loanhead Midlothian and that was where I stayed. Three inches of snow fell in 8 hours :shock:
In Edinburgh only 5 miles away my better half mentioned sleet but no snow.
Went out on a bike for a bit but its the wet stuff that sticks to everything and causes you to skite everywhere, nae fun. Hope it melts away fast as I cant be bothered digging the car out :roll:

 

[old_coyote_pedaller]

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Might be a Bulb for a 20mm axle. http://www.hopetech.com/wp-content/uplo ... b20Exp.pdf

or it might be a Bulb QR http://www.hopetech.com/wp-content/uplo ... ploded.pdf

Can't see all of the black endcap to be sure. Have a looksee here, http://www.hopetech.com/product-documents/hubs/

Edit to say I've just had another look at piccie above and it appears the 2 end caps are there back to back so it's more likely the 20mm hub. The circlips to hold in the caps are not there though unless you've got them through yer earlobes Rob.