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ijefferies
Joined: Dec 24, 2004
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I had a ritchey 2x10 set up on my Spesh. Only 20 ratios, but all usable. Sadly it word out and I went with Shim 24 speed. Now I've got 27 speed, and spare bits are easy to get.
So I guess out of 18 or 21, get the one which still has spare parts available, since both will be equally usable. |
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Ayush
Joined: Sep 12, 2003
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From: Hyderabad, india
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But will the latter provide more speed and less effort? And that about maintenance?
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ijefferies
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All depends on what upper and lower gear ratios are available. Often they'll be very similar, but a 7 speed cassette will have more ratios between. |
fatreg
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21 every time.
pos 24 if you can?
i dont know how it works out in india but ive got 3 chainrings up front and 9 out back so, 27 in total. if you can id do 3x8 giving you 24 speeds.
the chain on 27 speed is noticably thinner and ive a habit of snapping em!!
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Ayush
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Hmm . Max we get here is 7*3. Should i get it? Will it give me troubles?
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ijefferies
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Should not give anymore prob than a 6x3.
@fatreg, I also had a nasty habit of snapping chains. Have been using Sram chains for last 3 yrs and not had any testicles to toptube interface moments! Well, not yet!
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fatreg
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hmmmm,
id tried alsorts!
PC90s, Shimano some or others!!
and they all break!
might have sometging to do with me ragging it around in outer ring!!
ahh well. i live spending £20 each time on a new chain!
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Ayush
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From: Hyderabad, india
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What about speed? Should it be better?
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ijefferies
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@ayush, From memory, the 21 speed system had a 42 tooth on front (largest)and a 12 tooth on rear(smallest). The 18 speed will be the same up front, with perhaps only a 14 on the rear. IMO, go for the 21 speed as it'll give more top end speed, and poss more comfortable ratios between.
If you can find one, go for a 24 (8 sp cassette). |
fatreg
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@ ayush
if you want i can pick up an 8speed cassette over here for pennies.
ill send it to India provding you have the shifters to control it??
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Ayush
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Thanks fatreg..but the biking industry is really in the pits over here in India. So I don't exactly understand what is this cassete?  Is it a set of 8 cogs u mean??
Actually currently I have a single speed racer  So I planning to get a multi sp, mtb with shockers and y swing arm frame. I have two bikes in mind. Tho these are not very good but still the best available
Can I get not very expensive mtbs from abroad? Can u gimme few online stores?
Thanks
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Villain
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i just got my old bike freshened up. classic designed kona body;7*3 shimano alivio;v brakes;suntour front shox; all chrome except for my giant downhill bar/headgear(green).as classic as can be.i love it like my classic p800 ,too.
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ijefferies
Joined: Dec 24, 2004
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@Ayush. The cassette is the set of cogs for the rear hub. Some designs will screw on with the ratchet mechanism, and others, like Shimano slide onto a splined holder and fix with a lockring. The latter is most likely. Also I've got a 2005 buyers guide with uk prices. For full sus, prices range from 225 to 4600 gbp.
Try evanscycles.com or leisurelakesbikes.com for mailorder. Don't know what shipping will cost though. |
voda_jon
Joined: Nov 28, 2004
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mine is the carrera Vanquish in ferrari red....
7005 double butted aluminium frame throughout (with mudguard clearance and rack mounts).
Aluminium fork blades with Cro-moly steerer.
18spd STI with Shimano 105 rear mech.
RPM compact drive chainset with wide ratio cassette.
Tektro dual pivot brakes.
Anatomic oversized handlebars with cork tape.
Rigida double wall rims with eyelets.
Continental tyres.
Selle Royal Viper saddle with hollow Cro-moly rails.
And its got really really skinny tires and goes bloody quick... i go on 3 rides a week and try to do at least 10-20 miles each ride... i'm lookin at doin a lands end to john o groats charity ride next year so i doin some serious training.... i used to have a mountain bike as well but got rid so i could add some extras to ma bike an by some proper clothing...
I really like it i hope u do too...
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soichiro
Joined: Jan 12, 2004
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From: Cucumberland
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thats a blood-dy nice bike voda! always been a road racing fan myself. 
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