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Super awesome! Can that old LX derailleur handle that amount of gear properly without any modifications?
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Cheers! That oh so lovely M550 der handles the 11-42 great! Old B-screw had stripped its threads so I had to switch it out. But even the new B-screw isn't threaded in some wonky fashion, plain Jane middle of the threads.
I was a bit worried about the two smallest cogs but shifts into those too just fine. Even bought a WolfTooth RoadLink in haste but never needed to use it, go figure.
Since those pics I've changed to a M738 rear der. Having a bit more difficulties setting it up, seem to have bent the der hanger...
mankkis
Yes, correct. Was actually looking to sell the Rangers after I sold my Surly 1x1 but I put them to good use in the Marin. Turned out to be quite a lucky dumpsterfind eventhough the 620mm toptube put me off at first.
Getting enough clearance for the link wire did cause some headache. I'm not sure if I'm a good mechanic or a stubborn one but either way the brakes work great, wrong pull ratio and all. Good modulation and stopping power. Beats many TRP Spyres and other mechanical disc brakes for example.
The Marin also features some bits I made myself, stem and anythingcages most prominently. Looking to make a new fork for it as I dislike 99% of all unicrown forks. Maybe a wide Pacenti crown and some sturdy fork legs. Already got some disc mounts from Konga and have a few cable actuated disc brake sets kicking about.
Oh, and that 3.0" Ranger did definitely not fit in the rear if anyone's wondering. Does come up a bit narrow at about 72mm but I made a poorman's yoke out of some 76mm ID steel pipe which I opened up a bit and brazed in there. Seatstays also crimped for ease of mind but that's my bread and butter these days hah.
Proper pics for your viewing pleasure:
More pics in my Flickr and specs can be found at Pedalroom.