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@vpCogworks
Bodged (literally just plugged in) a barrel adjuster into the SLX rear derailleur. Works.
Not very satisfied with the thumbie though, last gear is extremely hard to get into, and it shifts back very easily. Will cut fresh cable housing to see if that solves the issue, but I feel it won't. Otherwise the shifting itself is adequate. Chainline is horrendeous, chain is straight in the 8-9th gears, but it works like this so I don't really mind.
These SRAM/Avid FR-5 brake levers feel absolutely amazing, braking power has increased by a ton, and the pair cost 12 euros, good deal.
Bike weighs 11.5 kilos, not bad I guess, with proper tyres I could go down to 11.
Only needs mudguards now.
Full pics hopefully tomorrow.
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