On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 2:11 AM, kent wrote:
Patrick - I'm not familiar with the 185, from the couple of pictures I
>
> see it looks like a Noodle without the forward sweep, would that be a
> fair description?
The 185 is a classic bend, but shallow and short compared to the 175 or the
Noodle. I
I love forums where I can ask for 'whatever you think' and actually
get it! If it sounds like I'm arguing/disagreeing with anyone, that's
not the idea, just using your thoughts to fine tune my own (and it has
helped!)
Joel - I've always heard good things about the Simplex shifters. While
I wouldn'
My 2 cents FWIW
First off sounds like an awesome build if $$ were no object I would
have a AHH in my quiver.
I am using an 11-32 8 speed cassette with my Sugino XD 600 46-36-26
and love it -nice to have the 11 on the down hills
I use a 45cm Nitto Rando bar and really like it, especially because
It depends on total capacity. If he's running a 46-30 in front and a
12-36 in back, that's 40 teeth of total capacity. Shimano rear
derailleur models that come in different cage sizes all will take the
same max cog. The longer cage just gives you more capacity. Sheldon
Brown (RIP) has a nice ar
On Sun, 2010-07-11 at 15:46 -0700, William wrote:
>
> I don't think you need a long cage rear der if you are really running
> a compact double.
Doesn't that depend on the cassette you're using?
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In my opinion, with the quality of rims available these days, 32
spokes are sufficient for all but the most abusive applications.
I don't think you need a long cage rear der if you are really running
a compact double. Maybe. Check the claimed capacity on a short
cage. Short cage rear derailleur
Pretty good build.. although I'm not a shimaNo fan, Campy or Suntour
XC pro derailleurs.
and I'll 2nd Joel on Simplex shifters, I have on two bikes.
same here... B17 for me... and I thought I'd never give up the Flite
Max, which is by the way Patrick, 150mm wide vrs 145mm for the turbo.
If I was t
In the finest tradition of going straight down a rat hole
Having ridden Turbo, Flite and Brooks saddles for a number of years, I
prefer the Flites to the Turbos due to the flatter shape...I prefer
Brooks B-17s to both.
Angus
On 11 July, 09:07, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> I like it. I'd substitut
Since you have time, set up an eBay repeat search for Simplex
Retrofriction. NOS and good condition used come up fairly often.
They work better than Silver and look better IMO. I have them on
three bikes.
White Industry BB is very nice and rolls very smooth. Priced between
the VO and Phil. Doe
