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Old 05-19-17 | 11:01 PM
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Bikes: Specialized Allez, Specialized Rockhopper, '93 Trek 700 M-T, '06 Trek SL1000

I didn't like the chainring clearance on the 700 so I ordered some 1mm BB spacers. Since the Ultegra BBR60 bottom bracket says it fits 68-70mm BBs I put two spacers on the drive side. I could tell I was at the limit of the BB spread because the crankarm-safety device just barely fit into the crank axle hole. I re-torqued everything and the clearance from the chainring to the seatstay is now what I consider acceptable. I ordered a set (front and back) of Avid shorty ultimates for my commuter Trek 720 Multi-Track and I'll replace the Shimano CX70 cantilevers on the there now and use the CX70s on the 700. The only non-Shimano part on the 700 will be the SRAM 10s 11-36 cassette (which may make it's way to the commuter bike if I ever upgrade it's drivetrain.)

I installed the Origin8 cable stop on the front fork to replace the old headset mounted cable stop. Using the quil-to-threadless adapter and a flat stem resulted in the old cable stop not being usable due to clearance with the stem.

I also ordered some paint protection clear vinyl to protect the powdercoat on the bike. I'll put some on the driveside chainstay, the driveside BB shell (to protect it when the chain is taken off the chainrings for service,) and the head tube sides to protect it where the cables often rub. I'll cut out some templates, transfer those to the vinyl, cut it and lay the vinyl on the bike.

I also bought a Jagwire Road Pro brake and shift cable kit (in black of course.) This will go on with the Tiagra SIS shifters.

I still need some bar tape and bar end plugs. After I get those I'll have everything I need except a few dry days so I can get out ant test this thing on the trails around town.
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