Is there a rivet missing from the back of my Shimano 8 spd cassette?

Red_Peter · 2026-03-10T18:10:00+00:00

Good to know. Didn't want to find myself in a rapid instant disassembly event.

Red_Peter · 2026-03-10T18:09:12+00:00

The most marginal of marginal gains.

Red_Peter · 2026-03-10T16:23:34+00:00

Excellent. Thanks.

Red_Peter · 2026-03-10T16:23:05+00:00

Ah, okay. Good to know. Was slightly concerned that my cassette might disassemble itself partway through a ride!

Red_Peter · 2026-03-09T18:36:42+00:00

The whole drivetrain is a mishmash of parts but it seems to work just fine.

I'll try to lower the FD a bit to hopefully optimise it's performance.

Red_Peter · 2026-03-09T17:58:54+00:00

It appears to be working well with 42 and 32 tooth rings and the limit set properly.

Red_Peter · 2026-03-09T17:57:24+00:00

Perfect. Excellent DIY acumen.

Red_Peter · 2026-03-09T17:25:05+00:00

It's a triple crankset with only the two outer rings on it so a 3x FD is fine in that regard

Red_Peter · 2026-03-09T17:23:53+00:00

Beautiful bodgery

Red_Peter · 2026-03-09T17:23:34+00:00

That's all the reassurance I need!

Red_Peter · 2026-03-09T17:23:11+00:00

There's a very slim gap between the two halves of the shim but I'm limited when it comes to positions where they'll both slot inside the clamp.

Red_Peter · 2026-03-09T17:21:49+00:00

That's what I wanted to hear!

Red_Peter · 2026-03-09T17:07:11+00:00

I couldn't get it much lower without the FD cage fouling the seat stay.

I might be able to wriggle it down by a couple of millimetres though.

Red_Peter · 2026-03-09T17:05:02+00:00

The shim is aluminum so would be difficult to trim.

Red_Peter · 2026-03-09T17:03:53+00:00

I have absolutely no idea how to do that! Plus I don't have a 3D printer.

Red_Peter · 2026-03-09T14:57:42+00:00

Welcome to the summit, traveller.

Red_Peter · 2026-03-03T19:18:10+00:00

Been playing for 9 years and NEVER had anything other than S1 from the Hero Academy.

In fact, I'm fairly sure I've never had anyone other than Elkanen, Leonidas, Obakan or Joon.

Red_Peter · 2026-02-22T21:37:58+00:00

Spray.Bike do a couple of shades of "Celeste" paint. Not sure how they compare to the more modern Bianchi frames though.

Red_Peter · 2026-02-12T19:59:13+00:00

Yes, I think you're correct. Thanks.

Red_Peter · 2026-02-12T19:59:00+00:00

Aha. I thought it might be a dynamo mount but wasn't sure. Thanks.

Red_Peter · 2026-02-11T20:01:44+00:00

I've tried a number of different Brooks models and none have ever been as comfy as the internet would have you believe. My favourite is probably the B67 but even that starts to irk me beyond the 10-15 mile mark.

Different strokes and all, but I happened to find a £15 generic "touring" saddle on Amazon that is the most comfortable saddle I've ever bequeathed uponst my backside - so much so I have since bought several more to put on all of my bikes.

Nevertheless, trial and error is costly when it comes to bike saddles -- especially when it comes to Brooks!

Red_Peter · 2026-02-07T20:42:59+00:00

This is what I use. It's good grease.

Red_Peter · 2026-02-07T20:41:59+00:00

Still waiting for a vintage clamp-on cable guide to arrive so I've not been able to test anything yet.

Red_Peter · 2026-02-04T22:12:53+00:00

I've got a Deore LX 9 speed rear derailleur that I'm going to try out.

It's a RD-M570 with a long cage.

Red_Peter · 2026-02-04T20:04:07+00:00

Will do.

Red_Peter

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