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foss
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The Mighty Corinthian ... Jan 23, 2017 23:11:29 GMT

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Post by foss on Jan 23, 2017 23:11:29 GMT

In a moment of madness I was press ganged in to taking up this challenge on my 600ex

www.sportivelakes.co.uk/index.php/tmc

I have purchased a 39 tooth front chain ring to help on the hills , I have a seven speed rear set up , what is the largest I can go for with the standard 600 derailer ?

and also what is the correct size of seat post for this bicycle as I'm sure the one in there is to small .

Thanks in advance .

Foss

( sorry I've not been here for a while :-( )

oldroadietehachapi Viscount Posts: 1,242	The Mighty Corinthian ... Jan 24, 2017 1:31:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by oldroadietehachapi on Jan 24, 2017 1:31:11 GMT I believe the specifications for a Shimano 600EX short cage is 28 tooth maximum cog and 28 teeth of wrap. I hoe this helps you. Jim

cusqueno
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The Mighty Corinthian ... Jan 24, 2017 7:22:03 GMT via Tapatalk

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Post by cusqueno on Jan 24, 2017 7:22:03 GMT

When I did London to Brighton on my 600ex I found a 38t chain wheel and put on a 32t cog. I didn't try the short cage 600ex but instead fitted a Deore M-700 long cage Deer Head RD. This worked fine and would I think have got me up Ditchling Beacon but my legs cramped up.
A long cage 600ex RD would be nice but they seem rare and generally expensive. I think I have a couple of long cage Deores and could lend you one to try if you'd like. I'm in Bognor next weekend and could bring one with me.

foss Viscount Posts: 132	The Mighty Corinthian ... Jan 25, 2017 20:19:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by foss on Jan 25, 2017 20:19:09 GMT Thank you for the kind offer of a long cage loan , but I've sourced a 600ex long cage .

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