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Harryburgundy
PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:21 am 
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....but my commute was getting a little tiresome singlespeed stylee.
Don't like gears though....might just go back to SS with a different ratio.

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At least it's a close ratio cassette :wink:
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let me know how you get on mate,

i am going 1x9 on my m2 stumpie with a close ratio block on the back and a short cage xo rear mech,

stubbsy :D
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That's nice, close ratio blocks and short cage mechs always look the business :D
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stubbsy wrote:
let me know how you get on mate,

i am going 1x9 on my m2 stumpie with a close ratio block on the back and a short cage xo rear mech,

stubbsy :D


Works for me stubbsy, did the very same on an M2 I had not that long ago.
Can't get up very steep stuff off-road but for most stuff it's a good compromise.
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Pardon my ignorance - is that a road cassette you have on there?
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Pardon my ignorance - is that a road cassette you have on there?


Why it certainly is. :)
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Have to say that looks lush ,) What does it ride like with them there tires?*? :lol:
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Have to say that looks lush ,) What does it ride like with them there tires?*? :lol:


The tyres are/were a mistake and they won't be replaced. Slow and heavy. I was quite surprised as I had the Super Moto versions before and they were fine but I kept getting punctures in them.
When I have a few quid I'll replace them.
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Try one of these with a White Industries Double crank. All the gears you need ;)

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I hate it. Sell it straight away :lol:
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Why not alfine it? i rode my 2006 p7 for ages ss, then bought a alfine 8 and have never looked back, i love the flexibality of it and now where rd sections were a chore, they are almost enjoyable now .)
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Why not alfine it? i rode my 2006 p7 for ages ss, then bought a alfine 8 and have never looked back, i love the flexibality of it and now where rd sections were a chore, they are almost enjoyable now .)
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I have been thinking of going that route for a while....I think the alfine shifter puts me off :roll: :lol:
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Why not alfine it? i rode my 2006 p7 for ages ss, then bought a alfine 8 and have never looked back, i love the flexibality of it and now where rd sections were a chore, they are almost enjoyable now .)
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I have been thinking of going that route for a while....I think the alfine shifter puts me off :roll: :lol:
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It needs a vintage 80s rear mech on there..that modern looking Lego thing needs to come off...
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