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Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Bikes: 1990 Burley Bossa Nova, 1992 Paramount PDG-70, 1993 Specialized Stumpjumper, 2005 Jamis Dakar XC Pro, 2007 Rivendell Bleriot
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Thanks. I called the bike shop down the road from me.. the guy said they had some chain tensioners for $20, and a 'conversion kit' consisting of two wide spacers and a 16 tooth cog for $25.. the problem with the conversion kit, he said, was that it didn't allow chainline adjustment, but "that's what the chain tensioner is for"..
The last statement sounds strange to me, but i didn't want to get into an argument over the phone!
Anyway, i think i might mosey on down there and see what they have.
How much should i expect to pay for a rebuilt rear wheel with new spokes, nipples, and rim on an old hub? I don't need super strong stuff, since i'll be riding on road mostly..