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Yes, shifting has been good. In the workstand, not the most silent but on the road it was all quiet and shifting was good. The marks would indicate to much cable tension I assume, whereas shifting to harder gears was always crisp.
Which reminds me that I've been riding for An unknown time (I expect it to be +-500k) with a derailleur hanger that had play. Maybe this caused it, as subsequently the derailleur had some free play to move once it was indexed in a gear?
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Here are some detailed pictures of the cassette. Cog 17t and 19t skipped with the new chain. What worries me is the chain wear on the cogs, which I marked in red. Is this supposed to be normal wear? No play at all on body, lockring was always torqued right...
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Will make a picture!
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I've already swapped the chainring, so can't check anymore unfortunately . Compared with new TA ring:
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Great job on this bike, man. Love it.
The 42 seems a bit limiting to me. 42/28 is quite tought (at least for me) for regular road riding (in Belgium), let alone with luggage. I'm quite sure it's not possible to mount a smaller ring on these cranks though. If you want vintage cranks and small bcd, campagnolo victory/triomphe is an option. Then you could install a 36 or even 34 Miche chainring, I think.
But it looks great now, so if you're ok with this gearing, just keep it as it is. The polished cranks looks gorgeous, especially with those anodised rings.
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Don't push me :)
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Bravo!
I don't have a cross bike. But if I see a bike like this, I (think I) need a cross bike :)
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Flemish conditions (good weather - bad weather - dirty roads - short climbs) but chain was maintained well. Cleaned with a rag after every ride, dry lube when needed. Cleaned in ultrasonic cleaner for 2 or 3 times.
I'm going to put the cassette on my turbo trainer bike. Still works fine with a 0.5 chain.
How would you judge the chainring on the picture? Replacement is ordered, but what is the 'amount' of wear here?
Always difficult to asses cassette wear, at least for me!