SRAM FORCE BABY!! For Free! Now the only downside to this is that These cranks have a true ten speed spacing and I was running nine speed, so dang it! I have to upgrade my entire drive train.
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Found a FORCE front derailleur in the used part bin at work. SCORE!
I decided to go with a RIVAL rear derailleur and shifter set. Why you might ask? Well, during my discussions of whether FORCE or RIVAL would be the best choice, I think Nate put it best: "You brake shit." I can't handle replacing a $150 rear der. or a $490 set of shifters if and when I get hit or wreck again. The only part of this bike that I haven't broken or worn out is the tires, the seat post and the frame.
A new set of wrap as well and I think that I'm ready to give cross riding a shot this year.... If I can find the time. Overall weight of the bike, with Acid2 pedals and bottle cages and pump mount, is now down to 22 lbs! I know that might seem nothing spectacular as far as bikes go, but I wish I had weighed it when I first got the thing. I have dropped some serious wight off of it.
Nice rig Sean. I went through a similar problem when I sucked my derailleur into my rear wheel. I wanted to upgrade from 9 to 10 due to the availability of parts, but the damn shifters were too expensive.
ReplyDeleteConsider the Sunday cyclocross race. I plan on racing Sunday in the 40+ group. It will be my first as well.
I sooo want to go this weekend but I have committed to helping out with a backpacking trip for the Outdoor Venture Center this weekend. I will hopefully get to the Norfolk and the Lincoln races.
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