TonyReynolds
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So, I was looking at the bikes I had in my garage...
It turns out that my prior bike, a 2008 Diamondback Century, has a front derailleur that is very compact PLUS, its largest chain-ring is 52-tooth; PERFECT!
I'd asked my LBS what it would cost to have the crank and chain-ring replaced on the Muirwoods with a new crank and a single chain-ring and they said $100+.
Since I have now know I have the parts, I'll take BOTH bikes in and have them do a simple swap of front derailleur, cranks and chain-rings between the two bikes. They *may* have to swap the front shifters, but I doubt it, as both bikes are 3x9, or 27 speeds.
I'll let everyone know how this works, but for right now, being short on time, this is the best solution. Pictures at 11...
EDIT! This didn't work, as there was problem with the bottom brackets. Oh well, a slightly smaller set of tires works. Shoulda gone that way from the beginning...
It turns out that my prior bike, a 2008 Diamondback Century, has a front derailleur that is very compact PLUS, its largest chain-ring is 52-tooth; PERFECT!
I'd asked my LBS what it would cost to have the crank and chain-ring replaced on the Muirwoods with a new crank and a single chain-ring and they said $100+.
Since I have now know I have the parts, I'll take BOTH bikes in and have them do a simple swap of front derailleur, cranks and chain-rings between the two bikes. They *may* have to swap the front shifters, but I doubt it, as both bikes are 3x9, or 27 speeds.
I'll let everyone know how this works, but for right now, being short on time, this is the best solution. Pictures at 11...
EDIT! This didn't work, as there was problem with the bottom brackets. Oh well, a slightly smaller set of tires works. Shoulda gone that way from the beginning...