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Help Please: New Components Question

guest — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:19:33 GMT

Colbagger, you are da man!

Thank you so much for taking the time to address my questions above. Based on your advice I decided to go with the 175mm 39/53, braze on, English thread, 12/25 (not too tight of a range like the 12/23, but not too large either).

Thanks so much again!!

Help Please: New Components Question

guest — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:28:45 GMT

I am upgrading the components for the first time on my Giant Defy Advanced 4 2011.

I am 6 foot 5" tall and 220 lbs. and I ride 25 to 45 miles every time on mostly flat terrain in South Florida with occasional rides over the 1 mile bridge with high elevation increase. I want maximum speed with the mix of new components and my budget and taste calls for the Shimano Ultegra 6700 Group Set.

I found a great deal online, however, I am being asked a few questions I don't understand when trying to choose the components I'm ordering.

1. Cassette type: 11/23 OR 11/25 OR 11/28 OR 12/23 OR 12/25 (Which one should I get and what does this mean?)

2. Front Derailleur: Braze on OR 32mm Clamp or 35mm Clamp (Which one and what is the difference?)

3. Bottom Bracket Cups: English Thread OR Italian Thread (Which one and what does this mean?)

4. Crank Set: 175mm 39/53 is what I was told to upgrade to...not sure that affects the above one way or another?

Thank you for the assistance in advance!!!!

Help Me Please: Upgrading Bike Components With Questions for Experts/Technicians