I bought a 2001 22" iDrive 6.0 and have fallen in love with it! The only problem (besides being a bit on the heavy side) is the low quality parts on the frame, so I'm replacing everything. I'm aiming at as much carbon fiber as possible to reduce weight & already replaced the seat post, handlebar, stem, and bar ends with carbon fiber. The Suntour SR forks have been replaced with Fox Forx Terra Logic F100X and a Fox Float RP23 air shocks.
Here are three main problems:
1) The crankset is Suntour MD-252 square taper and I'd like to upgrade to one of the newer styles. I'm told my BB shell is 68/73, but can someone help with other specifics like spindle length and chain line. What has worked well for other riders?
2) My gearing is only 3-by-7 and I'd like to move up to 9 (or, even 10) speed cassette. I realize I'll need to replace the shifters and everything, but I'm not skilled enough to comfortably choose parts. I'll be using Mavic Crossmax 26" wheels, if the helps. I've heared good things about SRAM, but I'll go with the recommendations from this forum.
3) I want the chain line to match up, so can I get recommendations as to which derailleurs (front & rear) to use. I'm still learning about chainline, so it might have plenty to do with problem #1 above.
I'll share photos as soon as I get these three finished. Thank you for answering my first post! Good to be on-board!!:thumbsup:
Here are three main problems:
1) The crankset is Suntour MD-252 square taper and I'd like to upgrade to one of the newer styles. I'm told my BB shell is 68/73, but can someone help with other specifics like spindle length and chain line. What has worked well for other riders?
2) My gearing is only 3-by-7 and I'd like to move up to 9 (or, even 10) speed cassette. I realize I'll need to replace the shifters and everything, but I'm not skilled enough to comfortably choose parts. I'll be using Mavic Crossmax 26" wheels, if the helps. I've heared good things about SRAM, but I'll go with the recommendations from this forum.
3) I want the chain line to match up, so can I get recommendations as to which derailleurs (front & rear) to use. I'm still learning about chainline, so it might have plenty to do with problem #1 above.
I'll share photos as soon as I get these three finished. Thank you for answering my first post! Good to be on-board!!:thumbsup: