So got time to work on the Boardman gravel conversion today - few before pics
work done -
removal of winter reflectors plastered all over the place using 3M tape --- best thing i found to get this sticky residue off GT85
mavic aksiums converted to QR and fitted with winter tyres (durano plus + tubes - heavy but never punctured in winter)
said wheels destickered
conversion of triple to super compact double + addition of bashguard thanks to @Lolo
full outer (compressionless) to RD - and move the RD "arc" as it was catching my heel.
move FD down to middle ring height
bottle cage move down using shimano kit
bottle cages added, one side entry for one of them
full clean !
to do :-
addition of the spacers to the BB to alter the chainline - this is because the shimano plastic tool to get out the crank (the 'star' thing) has become unuseable, need a replacement
swap of 9sp XTR to 10speed (although i might not, i like the rear mech!!!)
full BB clean and regrease as well as chain + rear mech (when i get the BB out!)
to buy :
flared bars + new bar tape
frame bag
gravel tyres - thinking kenda 32 block for yorkshire dales byways...? i have the burly rims for them already for swap outs
pedals - i like crank bro's egg beaters as i have them on my roadie + backup rodie...
after:
Current weight : 10.2kg
things i'd like to do :-
black FD and black inner ring
black hydo callipers, silver were on discount when i got them, or go full hydro.
So got time to work on the Boardman gravel conversion today - few before pics
work done -
to do :-
to buy :
after:
Current weight : 10.2kg
things i'd like to do :-
EDIT:
close up of triple -> double
rear "arc" + RD