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Originally Posted by dddd
(Post 20803499)
The other problem with that is that it won't accomodate a 7s cassette any more since the threaded lockring takes up several critical millimeters of the freehub body's width.
So you would have to downgrade to just six cogs or use narrower 9s cogs and spacers. I do agree that modding a 7-speed HG cassette and using a UG small cog would be the best way forward. You can still find them out there. :thumb: |
Originally Posted by texaspandj
(Post 20803166)
Correct but you will need the screw on sprocket from your original UG cassette. In the video he's using this for a 6 speed however yours is for 7 speed so you should be even easier. I think so too that this is the easiest method if keeping same wheels and 7 speed. But if you just want to get it back on the road then getting the wheels from robbietunes seems like a good option and the you can just screw on your new freewheel
You have the '88 or '89 master? I've learned through trial and error, considering Centurion Ironman came in screw on freewheel, Uniglide, and my '89 Master came in Hyperglide. |
Originally Posted by Kars
(Post 20804265)
I have the '88 master. Interesting that the 89 came in hyperglide. Missed it by only a year.
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Originally Posted by texaspandj
(Post 20803231)
Correct for the video method you suggested however he was asking about the video method I posted.
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Originally Posted by texaspandj
(Post 20804328)
I'm not sure all '89 master IM came in HG but mine did. Do you have the yellow white fade? That is a sweet looking and riding ride. Like you I had an all original one but now my riding buddy has it however its now sporting a complete group (including hubs) 9 speed ultegra. Doh can't find a pic of the one I had.
I assume switching over everything to ultegra 9 speed brings the weight down quite a bit. |
I had one of those too. Honestly I don't remember if there was any difference in weight when I went from stock 7 speed tricolor to 9 speed ultegra. But I do remember that purple rain frame being so light especially compared to my '89 expert it made me believe the master frames are lighter than the expert frames.
Either way, you got a nice Ironman. |
[MENTION=480142]Kars[/MENTION], switch to friction shifting (your shifters can do that) and modify a 9 speed HG cassette to fit on your UG freehub. You will find that friction shifting on HG sprockets to be smooth and easy. This is the simplest solution and you gain an extra gear.
My two cents is that 9 speed Ultegra would add weight (albeit an imperceptibly small amount). |
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