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July 20th 04, 10:59 PM
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I have an old Scott mtb with Deore LX 7-speed. I was given some nice Rolf
Dolomite wheels (with a 9spd hub in back) that I would like to use. I figure I need a new rear shifter, chain, rear dr., and rear cluster. Problem for me is, which ones? I was thinking used XT for the whole kit from Ebay. I would like to stay fairly cheap as I will use this bike (with slick tires) as my "round the neighborhood" bike and my "club rides in the rain" bike... Ideas? THanks, Mark (sdrtha@insightbb REMOVE THIS.com) 
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July 21st 04, 04:14 AM
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On Tue, 20 Jul 2004 21:59:32 GMT, "sdrtha"
wrote: I have an old Scott mtb with Deore LX 7-speed. I was given some nice Rolf Dolomite wheels (with a 9spd hub in back) that I would like to use. I figure I need a new rear shifter, chain, rear dr., and rear cluster. Problem for me is, which ones? I was thinking used XT for the whole kit from Ebay. I would like to stay fairly cheap as I will use this bike (with slick tires) as my "round the neighborhood" bike and my "club rides in the rain" bike... Ideas? THanks, Mark (sdrtha@insightbb REMOVE THIS.com) Get a spacer that allows you to put a 7 speed cassette on an 8/9 speed hub (Shimano 9 speed hubs are the same as 8 speed- the difference is the spacing between cogs, not the overall width). http://www.thethirdhand.com/index.cg...d=169983625611 For $3.50 plus shipping (save the shipping- find one at a local bike shop) you can use the new wheels and keep everything else the same. Cheap enough? 
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July 21st 04, 04:14 AM
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On Tue, 20 Jul 2004 21:59:32 GMT, "sdrtha"
wrote: I have an old Scott mtb with Deore LX 7-speed. I was given some nice Rolf Dolomite wheels (with a 9spd hub in back) that I would like to use. I figure I need a new rear shifter, chain, rear dr., and rear cluster. Problem for me is, which ones? I was thinking used XT for the whole kit from Ebay. I would like to stay fairly cheap as I will use this bike (with slick tires) as my "round the neighborhood" bike and my "club rides in the rain" bike... Ideas? THanks, Mark (sdrtha@insightbb REMOVE THIS.com) Get a spacer that allows you to put a 7 speed cassette on an 8/9 speed hub (Shimano 9 speed hubs are the same as 8 speed- the difference is the spacing between cogs, not the overall width). http://www.thethirdhand.com/index.cg...d=169983625611 For $3.50 plus shipping (save the shipping- find one at a local bike shop) you can use the new wheels and keep everything else the same. Cheap enough?
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July 21st 04, 08:14 AM
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"sdrtha" wrote in message news:8BgLc.147373$XM6.104065@attbi_s53... I have an old Scott mtb with Deore LX 7-speed. I was given some nice Rolf Dolomite wheels (with a 9spd hub in back) that I would like to use. I figure I need a new rear shifter, chain, rear dr., and rear cluster. Problem for me is, which ones? I was thinking used XT for the whole kit from Ebay. I would like to stay fairly cheap as I will use this bike (with slick tires) as my "round the neighborhood" bike and my "club rides in the rain" bike... Mark, According to other users of Dolomites, the bearings will eat royal $hit in the rain or mud. If you don't particularly care about the wheels, then have at it. -- Phil, Squid-in-Training
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July 21st 04, 08:14 AM
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"sdrtha" wrote in message news:8BgLc.147373$XM6.104065@attbi_s53... I have an old Scott mtb with Deore LX 7-speed. I was given some nice Rolf Dolomite wheels (with a 9spd hub in back) that I would like to use. I figure I need a new rear shifter, chain, rear dr., and rear cluster. Problem for me is, which ones? I was thinking used XT for the whole kit from Ebay. I would like to stay fairly cheap as I will use this bike (with slick tires) as my "round the neighborhood" bike and my "club rides in the rain" bike... Mark, According to other users of Dolomites, the bearings will eat royal $hit in the rain or mud. If you don't particularly care about the wheels, then have at it. -- Phil, Squid-in-Training
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July 21st 04, 01:29 PM
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"ZeeExSixAre" wrote in message ... "sdrtha" wrote in message news:8BgLc.147373$XM6.104065@attbi_s53... I have an old Scott mtb with Deore LX 7-speed. I was given some nice Rolf Dolomite wheels (with a 9spd hub in back) that I would like to use. I figure I need a new rear shifter, chain, rear dr., and rear cluster. Problem for me is, which ones? I was thinking used XT for the whole kit from Ebay. I would like to stay fairly cheap as I will use this bike (with slick tires) as my "round the neighborhood" bike and my "club rides in the rain" bike... Mark, According to other users of Dolomites, the bearings will eat royal $hit in the rain or mud. If you don't particularly care about the wheels, then have at it. My bearings have held up well over the years but it's the rear freehub body that gets loose. I've gone through several of them. Fortunately they're only $25 bucks. Mike
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July 21st 04, 01:29 PM
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"ZeeExSixAre" wrote in message ... "sdrtha" wrote in message news:8BgLc.147373$XM6.104065@attbi_s53... I have an old Scott mtb with Deore LX 7-speed. I was given some nice Rolf Dolomite wheels (with a 9spd hub in back) that I would like to use. I figure I need a new rear shifter, chain, rear dr., and rear cluster. Problem for me is, which ones? I was thinking used XT for the whole kit from Ebay. I would like to stay fairly cheap as I will use this bike (with slick tires) as my "round the neighborhood" bike and my "club rides in the rain" bike... Mark, According to other users of Dolomites, the bearings will eat royal $hit in the rain or mud. If you don't particularly care about the wheels, then have at it. My bearings have held up well over the years but it's the rear freehub body that gets loose. I've gone through several of them. Fortunately they're only $25 bucks. Mike
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July 21st 04, 01:32 PM
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"sdrtha" wrote in message news:8BgLc.147373$XM6.104065@attbi_s53... I have an old Scott mtb with Deore LX 7-speed. I was given some nice Rolf Dolomite wheels (with a 9spd hub in back) that I would like to use. I figure I need a new rear shifter, chain, rear dr., and rear cluster. Problem for me is, which ones? I was thinking used XT for the whole kit from Ebay. I would like to stay fairly cheap as I will use this bike (with slick tires) as my "round the neighborhood" bike and my "club rides in the rain" bike... Ideas? If you're looking to up grade the whole drivetrain and shifters take a close look at the new trigger shifters from SRAM. The thumb-only action is very crisp and allows you to maintain a good grip on the bar while shifting. Mike
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July 21st 04, 01:32 PM
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"sdrtha" wrote in message news:8BgLc.147373$XM6.104065@attbi_s53... I have an old Scott mtb with Deore LX 7-speed. I was given some nice Rolf Dolomite wheels (with a 9spd hub in back) that I would like to use. I figure I need a new rear shifter, chain, rear dr., and rear cluster. Problem for me is, which ones? I was thinking used XT for the whole kit from Ebay. I would like to stay fairly cheap as I will use this bike (with slick tires) as my "round the neighborhood" bike and my "club rides in the rain" bike... Ideas? If you're looking to up grade the whole drivetrain and shifters take a close look at the new trigger shifters from SRAM. The thumb-only action is very crisp and allows you to maintain a good grip on the bar while shifting. Mike
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