Upgrade Vintage Road Bike with New Drivetrain?
04-23-22, 01:54 PM
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Yeah, I was just now at the local shop picking up tires and brake pads for a different project and I asked the guy about my Trek. That was pretty much his suggestion - put on a new cassette and chain and start with that. Replace crank after that if it seems to need it. He was of the opinion that front chainrings wear slower than cassette and chain so it might still have some life in it. Good point about rebuilding the derailleur, I'll have to look into that, seems intimidating though...
Cables, brake pads, tires and all other consumables I replaced in fall 2019, so we're still good there.
Cables, brake pads, tires and all other consumables I replaced in fall 2019, so we're still good there.
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04-23-22, 03:46 PM
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Now that my brain has returned… if it is Uniglide cassette, you can just flip the cogs over, if this hasn’t been done already. If you need a new 1st position cog, I think Loose Screws still has them; but I haven’t checked for a while.
John
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