They're definitey very different, but I was just interested to know how a modern geo rigid bike compares to a capable hardtail on technical terrain. The Mk6 is really interesting as most rigid MTBs are aimed more at bikepacking whereas these seem to be competing with hardtails.
Thanks for the responses all. I ended up messaging the seller I bought the derailleur from and he admitted he made a mistake in the listing and it was actually a 7 speed.
Thanks for the reply. The cassette is a Miche one designed to replace a Campag one. Just to be sure I have put the old 7 speed Campag cassette back on to try and have the same problem with overshooting. I understand that 7 and 8 speed campag cassettes have the same 5mm spacing so this setup...
Hi all, hoping for some advice. I have bought a set of Campagnolo 8 speed Avanti ergo shifters and a Chorus 8 speed rear derailluer to replace some Shimano 7 speed downtube shifters and Shimano 600 rear derailleur, but cannot get it to shift anywhere close to being useable. It will shift the...