Close call, winter maintenance
01-06-15, 11:48 AM
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Where I live, upgrade fever is quickly nipped in the bud by the National Health Service, as in most cases it isn't considered an emergency and you're put on a long waiting list. Were I to move back to the States I'd seriously consider the Titanium plan, which is quite pricey but covers everything.
01-06-15, 11:51 AM
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I don't think they make 5spd cassettes period. You'll likely have to get a 5spd freewheel, which means also getting a custom built rear wheel since nobody manufactures wheels without a freehub anymore. Like I said, drive train upgrades (or downgrade in your case) are a slippery slope. Very rarely can you get away with just changing one thing.
01-06-15, 04:22 PM
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I've made several changes to my 1995 Bianchi Volpe but not to the drivetrain. It doesn't work like a top; it shifts slowly. But I'll wait until I really have to make a chance.
In the meantime, I've changed the cantilever arms and am about to try a third set. The current set gives me frightful shudder.
!I've made several changes to my 1995 Bianchi Volpe but not to the drivetrain. It doesn't work like a top; it shifts slowly. But I'll wait until I really have to make a chance.
In the meantime, I've changed the cantilever arms and am about to try a third set. The current set gives me frightful shudder.
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01-07-15, 12:31 AM
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