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March 22nd 04, 07:03 PM
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Upgrade 105 7 speed double to 9 speed triple
Matt O'Toole wrote:
Humpkin wrote: Personally, if I had a 7sp bike to begin with, I wouldn't change it to 8 or 9. Because of the wheel strength issue, 7sp is actually superior, IMO. 7sp is plenty of range for the rear. The rest can be made up with a triple if necessary. I agree. Build the new frame up with the 7-speed stuff. Put 4mm o spacers on the non-drive side of the rear axle to bring it up to th 130mm width of the new frame's rear dropouts, redish the wheel (makin it even stronger), and you're good to go - 
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March 22nd 04, 07:03 PM
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Upgrade 105 7 speed double to 9 speed triple
Matt O'Toole wrote:
Humpkin wrote: Personally, if I had a 7sp bike to begin with, I wouldn't change it to 8 or 9. Because of the wheel strength issue, 7sp is actually superior, IMO. 7sp is plenty of range for the rear. The rest can be made up with a triple if necessary. I agree. Build the new frame up with the 7-speed stuff. Put 4mm o spacers on the non-drive side of the rear axle to bring it up to th 130mm width of the new frame's rear dropouts, redish the wheel (makin it even stronger), and you're good to go -
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