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Barneyballbags
 Post subject: Re: 4..5..6..C
PostPosted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 1:15 pm 
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Exeter Man wrote:
I've seen some people add a further bash ring in the granny position, which is quite neat, with your chain nestling in the slot between the two. I can't remember the system name/manufacturer, but it's some play on words of bash ring and sandwich I think.

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"Bash ring sandwich"..? That sounds more like something you see on those "special" late night channels!
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Barneyballbags
 Post subject: Re: 4..5..6..C
PostPosted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 1:15 pm 
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Barneyballbags
 Post subject: Re: 4..5..6..C
PostPosted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 8:16 am 
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Now with added Hope-ness in the shape of the bashguard. It's gunmetal to match the Pro 3 Hubs ;)

I ordered a 180 rotor the other day (the guy who sold me the XTR brakes told me they were 203f/180r :evil: ), but it turned out that the calipers were 160f/160r. I already have a 160 Alligator rotor which I'm currently using on the front, and which I'm going to swap over to the back, and I've got an adaptor on the way which will allow me to put the 180 rotor on the front. Then all I'll have left is a spare 203. Phew!

I love how it rides - I took it out for another quick spin last night (only to the pub a couple of miles away) and I found out that it also makes that really nice 'hollow' sound when you ride it over gravel 8).. simple things please simple minds and all that ;)

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Funky Diver
 Post subject: Re: 4..5..6..C
PostPosted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 1:20 pm 
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Beauty looking machine there fella, nice one
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Russell
 Post subject: Re: 4..5..6..C
PostPosted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 9:47 am 
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Lovely... Glad you like it.
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Barneyballbags
 Post subject: Re: 4..5..6..C
PostPosted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 9:55 am 
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Russell wrote:
Lovely... Glad you like it.


I love it, thanks for getting rid of it so I could have it!
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Barneyballbags
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 3:44 pm 
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Getting there now! A few final touches, such as the 180/160 Alligator rotors, and we're ready to roll!

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Barneyballbags
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 8:18 am 
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I've now taken the front mech and shifter off as I don't use the granny ring - Next stop is a 34t chainring.
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Mindmap3
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 8:45 am 
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Good lad.

If it's of any interest, BETD are doing the Goldtech rings for £18 at the mo. I've just bought one for my BFe and am really impressed with the quality.
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Barneyballbags
 Post subject: Re: 4..5..6..C
PostPosted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 8:50 am 
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Mindmap3 wrote:
Good lad.

If it's of any interest, BETD are doing the Goldtech rings for £18 at the mo. I've just bought one for my BFe and am really impressed with the quality.


Thanks for the heads-up..

*Heads over to BETD website*

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