[RBW] Re: Silver Downtube shifters and 10-speed cassette?

2012-08-18 Thread lungimsam

>
> I think I will ask my LBS if they can get it done for me 7-speed.
> I'll get a new chain to boot.
> Sounds like easier shifting.
> 10-speed is pretty tight spacing and I get spontaneous shifts if I am not 
> careful.
> Wider spacing sounds easier.
> I'll go 7-speed. Less cogs the better I think for me.
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Downtube shifters and 10-speed cassette?

2012-08-18 Thread PATRICK MOORE
You can use regular, inter-cog spacers. I squeeze two of them at the
back end of the cassette so that I can use just seven at the for'ard
end of the f/hub body.

On Sat, Aug 18, 2012 at 7:34 AM, David Spranger  wrote:
> You can replace your 10 speed cassette with a 7 speed. You will need to add
> a spacer like this:
> http://www.jensonusa.com/!dKSLZ62ZteeEKb6SVVR8ZA!/Cassette-Spacer
>
> You will also need to adjust your limit screws.
>
> David
>
> Charlotte, NC
>
>
> On Saturday, August 18, 2012 9:05:51 AM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
>>
>> Wait, so is it possible then to just take off my 10-speed shimano
>> cassette, and put on the 7-speed shimano cassette, and use it with the
>> ultegra derailer I have in friction?
>> I could set the limit screws so the derailer wouldn't move too far?
>> Or would a 7-speed cassette be the same width as a 10-speed?
>> Would it work on my 135 drop-out measurements?
>> Does chain line factor in?
>>
>> Sorry for these questions, but I am new to drivetrain mechanics. Haven't
>> messed wih 'em too much other than basics.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, August 16, 2012 3:59:18 PM UTC-4, William wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm delighted at the shifting of Silver Downtube shifters with a 9-speed
>>> cassette.  I'm running that setup on three bikes.  I'm contemplating a
>>> lightweight 650B wheelset.  I already have the Pacenti 650B road rims
>>> (confirmed <400g on my scale).  I'm probably going to get a pair of White
>>> Industries hubs.  I'm thinking about whether the super light and swanky SRAM
>>> cassettes will work with friction shifters.  My question is: Are any list
>>> members using Silver downtube shifters with a 10-sp SRAM or Shimano
>>> cassette?  What rear der?  What chain?  Do you like it?
>>>
>>> Bill
>
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[RBW] Re: Silver Downtube shifters and 10-speed cassette?

2012-08-18 Thread David Spranger
You can replace your 10 speed cassette with a 7 speed. You will need to add 
a spacer like this:
http://www.jensonusa.com/!dKSLZ62ZteeEKb6SVVR8ZA!/Cassette-Spacer

You will also need to adjust your limit screws. 

David 

Charlotte, NC

On Saturday, August 18, 2012 9:05:51 AM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
>
> Wait, so is it possible then to just take off my 10-speed shimano 
> cassette, and put on the 7-speed shimano cassette, and use it with the 
> ultegra derailer I have in friction?
> I could set the limit screws so the derailer wouldn't move too far?
> Or would a 7-speed cassette be the same width as a 10-speed?
> Would it work on my 135 drop-out measurements?
> Does chain line factor in?
>  
> Sorry for these questions, but I am new to drivetrain mechanics. Haven't 
> messed wih 'em too much other than basics.
>  
>  
>  
>
> On Thursday, August 16, 2012 3:59:18 PM UTC-4, William wrote:
>
>> I'm delighted at the shifting of Silver Downtube shifters with a 9-speed 
>> cassette.  I'm running that setup on three bikes.  I'm contemplating a 
>> lightweight 650B wheelset.  I already have the Pacenti 650B road rims 
>> (confirmed <400g on my scale).  I'm probably going to get a pair of White 
>> Industries hubs.  I'm thinking about whether the super light and swanky 
>> SRAM cassettes will work with friction shifters.  My question is: Are any 
>> list members using Silver downtube shifters with a 10-sp SRAM or Shimano 
>> cassette?  What rear der?  What chain?  Do you like it?
>>
>> Bill
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Silver Downtube shifters and 10-speed cassette?

2012-08-18 Thread Michael Hechmer
I have not had any problem mating silver shifters with a good Shimano 9 
speed cassette and a good conex chain.  I ran into a lot of trouble with an 
inexpensive SRAM chain & cassette.  I do get occasional  ghost shifts with 
the same set up on BE, but it always seems to be connected to a slightly 
loose D ring.  Personally I think a hi quality 9 speed will give a better 
experience than a mid level 10 speed set up.  What do you hope to get by 
going 10 speed?  I know the steps can be a little smaller and I like that 
but the only time it seems to matter with 9 speed is between 14 & 16 or 15 
& 17.   There is no perfect solution here; it always about what compromise 
you are willing to make.

When you're done with this project let us know how a lightweight 650 works 
out.  I keep thinking about it for my Marinoni racing frame but never quite 
get to the point of wanting to spend the money.

Michael  

On Thursday, August 16, 2012 3:59:18 PM UTC-4, William wrote:
>
> I'm delighted at the shifting of Silver Downtube shifters with a 9-speed 
> cassette.  I'm running that setup on three bikes.  I'm contemplating a 
> lightweight 650B wheelset.  I already have the Pacenti 650B road rims 
> (confirmed <400g on my scale).  I'm probably going to get a pair of White 
> Industries hubs.  I'm thinking about whether the super light and swanky 
> SRAM cassettes will work with friction shifters.  My question is: Are any 
> list members using Silver downtube shifters with a 10-sp SRAM or Shimano 
> cassette?  What rear der?  What chain?  Do you like it?
>
> Bill
>

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[RBW] Re: Silver Downtube shifters and 10-speed cassette?

2012-08-18 Thread lungimsam
Wait, so is it possible then to just take off my 10-speed shimano cassette, 
and put on the 7-speed shimano cassette, and use it with the ultegra 
derailer I have in friction?
I could set the limit screws so the derailer wouldn't move too far?
Or would a 7-speed cassette be the same width as a 10-speed?
Would it work on my 135 drop-out measurements?
Does chain line factor in?
 
Sorry for these questions, but I am new to drivetrain mechanics. Haven't 
messed wih 'em too much other than basics.
 
 
 

On Thursday, August 16, 2012 3:59:18 PM UTC-4, William wrote:

> I'm delighted at the shifting of Silver Downtube shifters with a 9-speed 
> cassette.  I'm running that setup on three bikes.  I'm contemplating a 
> lightweight 650B wheelset.  I already have the Pacenti 650B road rims 
> (confirmed <400g on my scale).  I'm probably going to get a pair of White 
> Industries hubs.  I'm thinking about whether the super light and swanky 
> SRAM cassettes will work with friction shifters.  My question is: Are any 
> list members using Silver downtube shifters with a 10-sp SRAM or Shimano 
> cassette?  What rear der?  What chain?  Do you like it?
>
> Bill
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Downtube shifters and 10-speed cassette?

2012-08-17 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2012-08-17 at 17:22 -0700, lungimsam wrote:
> I have a 10-speed cassette, but I am starting to get a better feel for
> when the chain moves. Lately I have been paying attention more and
> hope I can get better at it.
> But what would be really cool, is a 5-speed cassette.
> Maybe for my next drivetrain I will try to get a 7 in the back, 2 up
> front, if 7's even exhist nowadays.

7 speed cassettes are widely available, in just about every combination
they ever came in -- unlike 8s, most combinations of which were
discontinued just a few years ago.

http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/k7.html#7





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RE: [RBW] Re: Silver Downtube shifters and 10-speed cassette?

2012-08-17 Thread Marc Schwartz
 Hiya!

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p3902.m570.l1313&_nkw=7+speed+cassette&_sacat=0

Seeketh and ye shall findeth 

Salud
Schwartzeth

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Subject: [RBW] Re: Silver Downtube shifters and 10-speed cassette?

I have a 10-speed cassette, but I am starting to get a better feel for when the 
chain moves. Lately I have been paying attention more and hope I can get better 
at it.
But what would be really cool, is a 5-speed cassette.
Maybe for my next drivetrain I will try to get a 7 in the back, 2 up front, if 
7's even exhist nowadays.

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[RBW] Re: Silver Downtube shifters and 10-speed cassette?

2012-08-17 Thread lungimsam
I have a 10-speed cassette, but I am starting to get a better feel for when 
the chain moves. Lately I have been paying attention more and hope I can 
get better at it.
But what would be really cool, is a 5-speed cassette.
Maybe for my next drivetrain I will try to get a 7 in the back, 2 up front, 
if 7's even exhist nowadays.

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Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Downtube shifters and 10-speed cassette?

2012-08-17 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2012-08-17 at 14:56 -0700, William wrote:
> correct.  Some complain that as cog spacing gets narrower, it gets
> harder for them to hit a cog with friction shifters.  I have a hard
> time believing it would be an unacceptably difficult thing, so I'm
> inclined to try it.  Just like I tried using a Dura Ace 9-speed rear
> derailer as a lighter weight option to my short cage XT.  I hated it
> and went back to the XT, which is awesome for me.  

I was unable to shift 8 speed Hyperglide without unacceptable ghost
shifting, but find 7 speed Hyperglide just fine.  YMMV.



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Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Downtube shifters and 10-speed cassette?

2012-08-17 Thread William
correct.  Some complain that as cog spacing gets narrower, it gets harder 
for them to hit a cog with friction shifters.  I have a hard time believing 
it would be an unacceptably difficult thing, so I'm inclined to try it. 
 Just like I tried using a Dura Ace 9-speed rear derailer as a lighter 
weight option to my short cage XT.  I hated it and went back to the XT, 
which is awesome for me.  YMMV

On Friday, August 17, 2012 2:20:50 PM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
> On Fri, 2012-08-17 at 14:14 -0700, lungimsam wrote: 
> > There's no friction option on the Silver Shifter? 
>
> The Silver Shifter is friction only, with no INDEX option. 
>
>
>
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Silver Downtube shifters and 10-speed cassette?

2012-08-17 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Fri, 2012-08-17 at 14:14 -0700, lungimsam wrote:
> There's no friction option on the Silver Shifter?

The Silver Shifter is friction only, with no INDEX option.




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[RBW] Re: Silver Downtube shifters and 10-speed cassette?

2012-08-17 Thread lungimsam
There's no friction option on the Silver Shifter?

 
 
 
 

On Thursday, August 16, 2012 3:59:18 PM UTC-4, William wrote:

> I'm delighted at the shifting of Silver Downtube shifters with a 9-speed 
> cassette.  I'm running that setup on three bikes.  I'm contemplating a 
> lightweight 650B wheelset.  I already have the Pacenti 650B road rims 
> (confirmed <400g on my scale).  I'm probably going to get a pair of White 
> Industries hubs.  I'm thinking about whether the super light and swanky 
> SRAM cassettes will work with friction shifters.  My question is: Are any 
> list members using Silver downtube shifters with a 10-sp SRAM or Shimano 
> cassette?  What rear der?  What chain?  Do you like it?
>
> Bill
>

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[RBW] Re: Silver Downtube shifters and 10-speed cassette?

2012-08-17 Thread William
Since I can get shimano indexed 10sp downtube shifters for <$100, I'll 
probably give the friction ones a try and have indexed DTs as a bailout 
option.  

On Thursday, August 16, 2012 7:46:12 PM UTC-7, Ryan Ray wrote:
>
> Friction shifting stops at 8 for me. Though I use the Shimano ones for 
> what that's worth. 

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[RBW] Re: Silver Downtube shifters and 10-speed cassette?

2012-08-16 Thread Ryan Ray
Friction shifting stops at 8 for me. Though I use the Shimano ones for what 
that's worth. 

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[RBW] Re: Silver Downtube shifters and 10-speed cassette?

2012-08-16 Thread RayO
I have found that using DT friction shifters on anything with more
than 7 cogs
is too fussy due to the reduced space between the cogs.

I have the Silver DT's on a bike ith a 9 speed and I am always
overshifting.

6 and 7, no problems.

On Aug 16, 4:43 pm, lungimsam  wrote:
> 3rd review down on link below has a cat that uses them on 10speed and says
> they work. But no details.
> I would call Rivendell and ask. Let us know the reply.
> I am thinking of getting some someday for my 10-speed cassette, as I am now
> using DT shifters on my bar ends.:http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sh1no.htm

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[RBW] Re: Silver Downtube shifters and 10-speed cassette?

2012-08-16 Thread lungimsam
3rd review down on link below has a cat that uses them on 10speed and says 
they work. But no details.
I would call Rivendell and ask. Let us know the reply.
I am thinking of getting some someday for my 10-speed cassette, as I am now 
using DT shifters on my bar ends.:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sh1no.htm
 

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