Fleming

If I may ask, where did you buy the 45650b from?

I think the type of riding I do lends itself to 27.5 more. Short rides, max 35km, that consist of mainly technical singletrack, not that I am very skilled at it, but that's another story. Also I am a retro grouch who loves my current 26er but its starting to show its age and tire selection is getting very limited.

I have seen a few Mercer threads and they look beautiful but I surely they must be very expensive considering they are custom made.

I am considering upgrading my bike next year and want a steel framed hardtail. What frames are available locally? The only 3 I can find that are available locally are: 1. Momsen ST-R29 - https://momsenbikes.com/the-return-of-the-st-r-29-hardtail-steel-is-real/ 2. Cotic - http://www.cotic.co.za 3. Contraband Rogue - http://www.contrabandbikes.com I want a frame suited to 27.5in wheels so the Momsen is out, The contraband is suited to both wheel sizes but I dont like the eccentric BB so that leaves something from Cotic. Surely there must be more options. My first choice would be a On One 45650B but as far as I can tell you need to order it from the UK and the shipping cost is almost as much as a frame and that is before VAT is added.

Thanks, Think I need to speak with my broker.

How do you guys insure your retro rides? I have a 1995 Kona Explosif that I love dearly however it isn't insured. Back in its day it was considered a top end bike with high end components and a XT/XTR drivetrain. I want to ensure it but don't know how to value it. If it was a newish bike I would insure it for the value it would cost to buy a new bike that is similar but since the modern equivalent to this bike would probably be over R50k I don't think it makes sense to insure it this way. Can one insure a bike for its secondhand value, which in the case of my bike isn't much, but If I ever lost my Kona I would like to know that I would be able to replace her, even if it meant watching gumtree for a few months?

When I was a student I had a towbar fitted to my Fiat Uno, specifically to carry my bicycle. After about a year I noticed that the bike rack no longer stood up vertically but kind of leaned backwards. After getting under the car I realized that the tow bar was bolted to the spare wheel well and was bending the body of the car. Moral of the story, When you get a tow bar fitted make sure it is bolted to a structural part of the car and not on any thin panels. I imagine this would be the case with any SABS approved towbar.

Regarding the brakes, what diameter are your rotors? I just replaced my 160mm front one with a 180mm and it made a huge difference. Needed a adapter for the caliper as well.

Any updates? Really keen to see this complete.

I see no problem why it wouldnt work, as long as your derailleur can handle the range. I get away with a medium cage on my 1x set up so I am sure it would be fine with a long cage.

Yup, got mine from the same place. Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-L09 using Tapatalk

If you want to go 1x it isn't strictly necessary to have a clutch. You could use your existing derailleur. I have been running 1x9 since December with a N/W chainring and the chain has only come off once. In that instance I was pedaling backwards so think chainline was more the cause than tension.

My wife has been bugging me for a while about getting a picnic table for our patio. After looking at a few ads on Gumtree I Jokingly said "No way, I can build one for half the price!" Next thing I knew the challenge was on and this was the result. Considering my woodwork experience goes as far as putting up the odd shelf or building car audio sub boxes I am pretty pleased with it. Total cost was just shy of R1000, including 2L of Woodoc 35. http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/stuartfleming/P3215123_zps75h4ufao.jpg

My 1995 Kona Explosif with a few modern upgrades. I absolutely adore this bike. Steel is definitely real! http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/stuartfleming/IMG_20170212_103834_zpssf2lkyzs.jpg

Like your work stand. Good luck with the refurb.

Back in the 90's: "If you can't afford SPD's the next best thing is toeclips." This was for mtb. I don't know how we didn't die having our feet literaly tied onto the pedals. Posted from a mobile device using Tapatalk.

There is a guy in J Bay that knows his stuff. I forget the name of his company but can have a look on Monday. Posted from a mobile device using Tapatalk.

I am not into road bikes but that is proper sexy. Posted from a mobile device using Tapatalk.

I would also consider Robbie Powell. http://www.robbiesbicycleconcept.co.za/

I am certainly not Epic ready in terms of fitness but I ride most weekends in The Baakens Valley. You are welcome to join me. Typically ride for 20-30km.

Thanks for the feedback. Sounds good.

My concern come from the fact that when most 9 speed derailleurs where developed the largest range cassette was 11-34 or 12-36. These derailleurs were not designed with such a wide range in mind. I think 10 speed derailleurs were developed to handle the wide range. I have no doubt that the 10 speed Sunrace cassettes will work fine.

I see Sunrace has 2 wide ratio 11-40t 9 speed cassettes. Anyone have any experience with these? My understanding is that a typical Shimano or SRAM 9 speed derailleur cant handle such a range so what are these cassettes for? I am interested in going 1x9 on my old Kona and would love to use one of these but have concerns. I have scoured the net but cant seem to find much first hand info on these cassettes. See links below: http://www.sunrace.c...s/detail/csm980 http://www.sunrace.c...s/detail/csm990 http://www.sunrace.com/files/catalog/thumbs/424.jpg

I cant comment on the formula fork but I think the problem you are having with the reba is exactly the reason RS developed their bottomless tokens. If you do some googling there are some pages where guys have "macgyvered" their own tokens for the older forks. I even saw an example where a guy used a plastic wine cork to reduce the internal volume of his air spring.

Definitely