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leah

Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 2:20 pm

elder Joined: 10 Feb 2006 Posts: 594 Location: The Bucket

i'm looking at a new cassette that would be both compatible with this mystery shimano hub kevin is giving me and be more conducive to the sprint series.

yes i want to put them on Beta. i currently run Beta's steel body on six gears. i'm wondering if stretching her to 8 is too much. also, i've been looking at mountian cogs (11-32T). is that unreasonable. i'm not afraid of riding like a granny... just having to walk my bike and/or throw up.

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dennyt

Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 2:23 pm

rocket mechanic Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 2708

Have you tried running more than one front chainring?

martin

Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 2:28 pm

Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 712

leah wrote:

I seem to recall that 6 != 7=8=9 cassette body. If it's a freewheel, then you are all set and may just need to re-dish. I could also be completely delusional.

leah

Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 2:30 pm

elder Joined: 10 Feb 2006 Posts: 594 Location: The Bucket

dennyt wrote:

Have you tried running more than one front chainring?

long story short, i used to run a 52 in front along with my 42. i never used it for commuting so i took it off. later when i put on a new short bottom bracket, i couldn't fit both chain rings on so it was convienient i only used one. essentially, my spider is an odd size and i'd be looking at buying another bottom bracket because my old one is not integrated and a total hassle. the likelihood of me finding something like a 32 the match my spider size is pretty slim. i spent a good amount of time at recycled before the fhr.

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dennyt

Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 3:06 pm

rocket mechanic Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 2708

What length are your cranks? I might have something for you...

leah

Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 4:53 pm

elder Joined: 10 Feb 2006 Posts: 594 Location: The Bucket

dennyt wrote:

What length are your cranks? I might have something for you...

pssst, denny. i don't even know how to measure cranks. don't tell anyone. shhhhh.

"i bet i know, " says ryan, like the snob he is. "i can only think of one way really." we'll just see about that. "maybe with a ruler," he adds.

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joby

Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 4:59 pm

goes to eleven Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 3899 Location: The Cloud

leah wrote:

dennyt wrote:

What length are your cranks? I might have something for you...

Man, he hasn't spent much time around bikes if he thinks you can measure everything with rulers. Ever see a 27" wheel next to a 29" wheel?

henry

Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 5:32 pm

somewhat piggish Joined: 05 Aug 2005 Posts: 5415 Location: on porch with shotgun

leah wrote:

"i bet i know, " says ryan, like the snob he is. "i can only think of one way really." we'll just see about that. "maybe with a ruler," he adds.

Every time i've had to deal with it the cranks have been stamped with the length (170, 165, etc)

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berserk

Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 7:30 pm

Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 120 Location: Seattle/Bothell

henry wrote:

leah wrote:

"i bet i know, " says ryan, like the snob he is. "i can only think of one way really." we'll just see about that. "maybe with a ruler," he adds.

Every time i've had to deal with it the cranks have been stamped with the length (170, 165, etc)

Yeah, the length should be stamped on the inside, usually nearish the pedal bolt.

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