1991 SM1000 Project

[Trav1s]

Spent a bit more time thinking through this one over the weekend. I have a plan that will make the purist cry but it works for me. The following parts list will give you an idea...

Already on hand:
- Shmano M739 shifter/brake levers
- Shimano M950 XTR Vbrakes (already in my possession)
- 8 Speed freewheel (already in my possession)
- Shifter/brake cables
- New Albion crank ring replacement

On the hunt:
- Shimano M735/737/739 front and rear derailleurs
- Suntour cassette removal tool

I'll be removing the black Suntour rings from the New Albion crank. The will reinstalled on the Suntour arms and stored with the removed parts for now. I also have a black New Albion crank and I am contemplating swapping the black rings from it to the silver New Albion crank arms to match the original Suntour crank. Then again I can go silver or black if desire.

 

[Trav1s]

In light of my employment situation and lack of Suntour love, I am also considering selling the entire Suntour group removed from the bike and not worrying about being able to return to original. I had M737 on another bike (I regret selling) and it is great stuff. With the M737/739 it would look what the call in the auto world a day 2 restoration - parts upgrade to the next best thing shortly after being sold.

The Suntour parts list:
- brake levers/cables/Ritchy logic canti brakes
- X-Press 7 Speed Trigger Shifters/cables
- Suntour Crank/rings
- XC Comp front and rear derailleurs

 

[black lightning 1987]

Are the SunTour parts you listed in your last post for sale? I understand that it's becoming increasingly difficult to put a well functioning SunTour group together, and XT/XTR is certainly a great alternative.

 

[Trav1s]

Are the SunTour parts you listed in your last post for sale? I understand that it's becoming increasingly difficult to put a well functioning SunTour group together, and XT/XTR is certainly a great alternative.

They probably will be up for sale and figured someone from this group would be interested in them. I'll get back to this now that the Renegade build is complete. I'm also considering an upgrade to a modern wheelset..

 

[Trav1s]

Since I have the New Albion 3x crank in black and silver I swapped crank rings on the between them and put the Suntour rings in a box with the other parts. I like the black crank/silver rings but not the New Albion branding on the crank arms. The silver crank/black rings matches the original Suntour look so I'm going with it. So many decisions, so little money.

 

[JohnnyD]

Since I have the New Albion 3x crank in black and silver I swapped crank rings on the between them and put the Suntour rings in a box with the other parts. I like the black crank/silver rings but not the New Albion branding on the crank arms. The silver crank/black rings matches the original Suntour look so I'm going with it. So many decisions, so little money.


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You are right, both look good. I like the silver crank and black rings best myself.
Money will always be my issue too.. if it weren't I'd need a whole warehouse for my bikes.

 

[IdahoBrett]

I think the silver crank arms with black rings looks just dandy!

 

[Trav1s]

I think the silver crank arms with black rings looks just dandy!

Thank you!

I guess the other crank will go on the '88 SM500 that will be rebuilt in the future. #toomanyprojects