That should have been "email," obviously.
On 03/22/2017 09:44 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
Emain Jan.
On 03/22/2017 09:33 PM, George Schick wrote:
Tracking back to this thread, since I've become interested in this
Grand Bois 120mm cassette, I found that the link to the Compass web
site is
Emain Jan.
On 03/22/2017 09:33 PM, George Schick wrote:
Tracking back to this thread, since I've become interested in this
Grand Bois 120mm cassette, I found that the link to the Compass web
site is defunct. Going directly to their main web site and searching
for components under the
Tracking back to this thread, since I've become interested in this Grand
Bois 120mm cassette, I found that the link to the Compass web site is
defunct. Going directly to their main web site and searching for
components under the heading "Hubs," I found only a 130mm available. While
it looked
On 03/02/2017 12:17 PM, Wayne Naha wrote:
No, Steve, it doesn't have to be a freewheel at all. The Grand Bois
120mm cassette you found is amazing. I had no idea that such a thing
existed. It really is ideal. I really wasn't relishing the use of a
freewheel, mainly because they don't seem
No, Steve, it doesn't have to be a freewheel at all. The Grand Bois 120mm
cassette you found is amazing. I had no idea that such a thing existed.
It really is ideal. I really wasn't relishing the use of a freewheel,
mainly because they don't seem to be made anymore. And with the Grand Bois
After Steve mentioned that 120mm Gran Bois cassette hub I surfed over to
Compass to take a look. It'd be perfect. Then I took a look at the 6-cog
cassette they sell for it and it'd be even more perfect. It has a 14-28
gear range on it which would be a great match for that Raleigh. It'd be
I get the 120, but does it have to be freewheel? Grand Bois makes a
nice new 120mm cassette hub that can fit a five or six speed Hyperglide
cassette (made with 7 spd sprockets and spacers).
On 03/02/2017 09:38 AM, Wayne Naha wrote:
Bill, you are so correct about the sensitivity, I was not
Bill, you are so correct about the sensitivity, I was not expecting this
level of fun. And about finding a 120 mm hub! But I've got time on my
hands to look. Thanks to all who have responded. That 120mm Grand Bois
cassette hub is certainly an interesting option.
On Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Certainly one of the most sensitive places to have surgery! Having had 3
ankle surgeries over the years.
Wonderful frame, would have to spend a good bit of cash to get something
like that built these days. 700 conversion is certainly worth going to.
Modern brakes have much less flex.
As for
I didn't realize anyone made a cassette hub with 120mm, but that would
certainly be the way I'd be tempted to go. Also, yes, you gain a bit of
room in there for a fender plus up to 32/33mm tires, which is a good thing.
As far as the threading on that headset goes, I assume the Shimano is
On 03/01/2017 02:30 PM, Tim Gavin wrote:
27" to 700c only requires 4 mm more brake reach, so your current
centerpulls may have enough adjustment. They should work OK with new
pads and cables.
That also equates to 4 mm more tire clearance.
in height, anyway. There'd be some increase in
27" to 700c only requires 4 mm more brake reach, so your current
centerpulls may have enough adjustment. They should work OK with new pads
and cables.
That also equates to 4 mm more tire clearance.
I did a 27" to 700c conversion as part of an overhaul of my girlfriend's
father's 80s Raleigh USA
Ouch...sounds painful..I hope you recover quickly. A new bike or project
will help, I thinklong-reach brakes? Will headset threading be
compatible?
On Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 10:21:03 AM UTC-6, Wayne Naha wrote:
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> This past Monday a very helpful and friendly orthopedic surgeon kindly
I would like to keep this conversion as simple as possible, so changing out
the BB is not a priority. A five speed freewheel plus a triple chainring
crank is plenty enough for me. The existing brakes are CP, though I was
thinking of replacing them with the longer reach Silver side pulls. I
If the hub/FW is a five speed that would mean 120mm spacing. There should
be no need to cold set anything if you can find a 120mm hub. Check eBay
for NOS. If you want to bump it up to a 6 or 7 speed then you'll need to
widen the rear spacing a bit (to 126mm) by cold spacing (see Sheldon for
I had wanted all sparkly new hubs, along with the new rims. But the rear
spacing issue had slipped my mind. The freewheel is in decent shape, and it is
a five speed, so that means 120mm spacing? What about 'cold setting' the rear
triangle? Any downside to that?
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You received this
I converted a mid-to-late 70's Fuji Finest to 700C a number of years ago.
Some things to take into consideration: Are you going to keep the same
hubs? If so, you'll need to change the rims and the spokes. Or are you
going to install new hubs, as well? If so, you'll have to fish around a
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