Velo Orange

RD Info

• Capacity w/11-34 cassette + 50-34 crank = 23+16=39
• RD-M952 GS capacity is 33, SGS capacity is 43, max sprocket is 34

Brakes

• Shimano BR-650: 47-57 reach
• Rear - Shimano BR-650 (works with SKS 35mm fenders
• Front - Shimano BR-650 (barely fits, had to file down brake slot)

Shifters

• Shimano SL-7700 Dura-Ace Downtube Shift Levers
• Universal Cycles
• Amazon

Bottom Bracket

• VO BB-0001-107, 118 (used with VO 50.4 crank - which is damaged)
• Shimano 105 BB-5500 68 x 109, English Thread (used with Ritchey WCS compact crank)

Crank

• Grand Cru 50.4 BCD Crankset, self-extracting crank bolts, 46/30, 175, JIS square taper, chainline 43.5 (??), 118 BB recommended.
• Ritchey WCS 50 x 34 compact crank - no longer in production
• Tempo JIS Crankset 175mm 30/46T
• https://www.cyclingabout.com/low-climbing-gears-road-bike-crankset/
• http://www.cyclingabout.com/wider-gear-range-road-shifters-gears-for-easier-hill-climbing/
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Cassettes

• SRAM PG-990 cassette 11-34 nine speed - 271 grams
• Shimano XT M770 9 Speed Cassette - 260 grams (?)

Miscellaneous

• Seatpost Binder Bolt (25mm)
• Ben's Cycle
• Amazon
• Tree Fort
• EBay

Wiring - SON + taillight

• It makes no difference which wire connector goes on which axle connector, as the SON hub is not grounded to the frame.
• Headlight spade connectors - 4.8mm
• Taillight spade connecters - 2.8 mm
• When using the "Schmidt Basic Crimper" tool, first use the 0.5 - 1.0 position on the tool for crimping the conductor. Then use the 1.5 - 2.5 position for crimping the insulator.
• PW - instructions (crimping, parts, etc.)
• PW - instructions (coaxial wire)