I think the X9 crank is branded Truvativ, which is part of the same parts company as SRAM. The X7 crank would be fine too, but the X9 comes in more versions and has more subtle logos. In fact, you can save quite a bit with the X5 or X7 kit or with select X5 and X7 parts. It all works together as long as it's all 10sp. Mine is the 42/28 double with 170 mm arms. With the 11-36 10sp cassette, the gear range is perfect for me.
I used the TT500 bar end shifters, but you certainly could use the triggers or the twisters if you plan to use more of a mountain bike bar. I don't think Silver shifters will work. On Monday, April 2, 2012 8:42:42 PM UTC-5, dr...@charter.net wrote: > > I priced the SRAm components- maybe if I buy a set I could afford it. > Are you talking about the trigger shifters or twister shifters? Also, > I could not figure out which crankcase went with the x9- is there one > specifically that you would recommend? > > On Apr 2, 4:23 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <thill....@gmail.com> > wrote: > > Go for an all-black SRAM X9 kit (with TT500 bar-ends) and White > Industries > > MI5 hubs. It will be unique in the Riv world, and the stuff is beautiful > in > > function. > > > > > > > > On Sunday, April 1, 2012 7:53:19 PM UTC-5, dr...@charter.net wrote: > > > > > In a few days I should be getting my Atlantis frame back newly painted > > > from California. I want to rebuild it from the bottom up, as the > > > components, chainrings etc, were completely worn out. > > > > > However I am much better at long distance cycling than I am at putting > > > a bike together. In fact, I know nothing about it at all. I have a > > > bike mechanic who is going to let me buy and pick out my own > > > components. He could probably advise me, however I suspect that with > > > the help of a few of you Rivendell owners and builders here, I could > > > put together the bike of my dreams. Last time, I just kind of asked > > > the bike store to put on touring Shimano components, it worked well , > > > but I this time I want it rebuilt a bit lighter with upgraded > > > technology. > > > > > Can I get a few of you to help me? If so, I will tell can start by > > > telling you the components that I had on it previously. > > > > > It took me two weeks just to pick out the new color for my bike. If I > > > tried to do this myself, it will take me a few years. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/wCk5MNklHBoJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
