SWB0 🇭🇲 Sprint 12 - Done.
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Just now noticed that the NOS rear derailleur has a longer cage than the seized original.
It looks to be about 1" or slightly longer.
The new chain that I have is 116 links - same as what came off it.
But amirite to think I should get a 118 or 120 link?
I don’t think so. I have always used the largest cog to largest chainring method. Well documented on park tools website and YouTube channel. The derailleur cage is not part of the equation.
There may be other methods, but this has worked for me.
https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/chain-length-sizing
There may be other methods, but this has worked for me.
https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/chain-length-sizing
I see now that you put it like that - thanks.
Sealed bearing headset installed.
Happy with this. I'm thinking no spoke protector.
Derp!
As far as I'm going for now - front shifter and cable guides next, but I'll give the clear coats a few more days before clamps.
It's having that aero saddle too.
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It's having that aero saddle too.
MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
I dunno why, but there's just something about a bike that's ridiculously tall, but actually fits the rider. It makes me happy
More NOS parts off ebay - just in time.
Just waiting on a Micro-adjust seat post and we're done.
Replacement Seat post now arrives Monday - apart from that - all the detail bits are sorted.
I did buy a 26mm post earlier in the process (another weird standard BTW), a 2nd-hand one, but when it arrived it looked like it had been cleaned up with an angle grinder (seriously) and was beyond redemption. I don't like seat guts so we go again. And wait.
Anyway, It rides very nicely, silent, apart from the reasonably quiet freewheel when coasting.
It shifts really well and I haven't had to adjust the derailleurs at all. Even pre-indexed Shimano was better than the Euro's. No wonder it killed 'em.
I've done a few 12km rides on it now and it's a very nice feel-good machine. I'm not locked in on the saddle. I have a Brooks C17 that I could pinch of another bike. But the red trim and padding is 80's funky.
Sealed cartridge BB, a sealed bearing headset, everything else cleaned and new grease.
I did buy a 26mm post earlier in the process (another weird standard BTW), a 2nd-hand one, but when it arrived it looked like it had been cleaned up with an angle grinder (seriously) and was beyond redemption. I don't like seat guts so we go again. And wait.
Anyway, It rides very nicely, silent, apart from the reasonably quiet freewheel when coasting.
It shifts really well and I haven't had to adjust the derailleurs at all. Even pre-indexed Shimano was better than the Euro's. No wonder it killed 'em.
I've done a few 12km rides on it now and it's a very nice feel-good machine. I'm not locked in on the saddle. I have a Brooks C17 that I could pinch of another bike. But the red trim and padding is 80's funky.
Sealed cartridge BB, a sealed bearing headset, everything else cleaned and new grease.
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Very well done! 
She done. Very happy with the result too. Another good bike for my fleet.
After much indecision, I went with the modern saddle - all part of modernising the bike.
Proper photo set next.
After much indecision, I went with the modern saddle - all part of modernising the bike.
Proper photo set next.
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Beautiful job. Congratulations!
Told ya's I needed a taller bike 
