Tumbleweed Posted May 28, 2016 Posted May 28, 2016 It's up and running, but still some stuff to do... I ended up with a new saddle...bloddy thing cost about two-thirds of what I paid for the whole bike, but it sorta matched the colour... Beattbox, BSG, Cois and 5 others 8
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted May 28, 2016 Posted May 28, 2016 It's up and running, but still some stuff to do... CjjB6HgWEAEHF-l.jpg I ended up with a new saddle...bloddy thing cost about two-thirds of what I paid for the whole bike, but it sorta matched the colour... CjjQUN3XIAEK4BA.jpgNice bar in the first pic, see the 2nd pic is running a different bar. Might be keen for it, if it's for sale....
Neill Du Toit Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Hi, just joined today and have a single speed gear ratio question?We have a single speed bike with a 18 / 40 set upBut looking at a new bike with 16 / 44Question is , which is easiest for up hill ?40/18 much easier up a hill than 44/16.
Cois Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Hi, just joined today and have a single speed gear ratio question? We have a single speed bike with a 18 / 40 set up But looking at a new bike with 16 / 44 Question is , which is easiest for up hill ?This might help...http://www.machars.net/bikecalc.htm Ran a 52 x 22. Looked mean but it could still climb...
Tumbleweed Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) Nice bar in the first pic, see the 2nd pic is running a different bar. Might be keen for it, if it's for sale.... The first pic is how it'll run - slapped a bullhorn on it just to test it out after we finally bodged a solution to a long-standing issue with a disobedient coaster hub and worn dropouts at the shop yesterday. It's quite a cheapie bar: from Ryder at about R275, I think. Edited May 29, 2016 by Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 cool looking cheapie bar.....any idea how wide? I stand corrected, but I think it's a 680mm.
SimpleDom Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 cool looking cheapie bar.....any idea how wide?Have a look at the Rapide offerings.... Lovely Bars, Wide, light, and strong. And I think they are still only R280. http://www.rapide.co.za/product/rapide-rise-r-780-9/ Tumbleweed and Rocket-Boy 2
Tumbleweed Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 Any suggestions on a "beefy" crank? Preferably square taper.
Hairy Posted May 30, 2016 Posted May 30, 2016 Have a look at the Rapide offerings.... Lovely Bars, Wide, light, and strong. And I think they are still only R280. http://www.rapide.co.za/product/rapide-rise-r-780-9/used the 780mm wide rapid risers before, loved it. I do rather like the bend on the bars you have in the pic .... for my commuter Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1
Allrounder Posted June 6, 2016 Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) Okay. Seems I am a few years late to the party. I want to build a ss. (Also scared of gears after my crash) anybody have a frame that is in the way that they want to 'through out'? If it is a road frame, I have wheels, bb, chainring and cog. If it is mtb I will have to source everything. I should be able to trade 6 cbc or jack blacks.... Edited June 6, 2016 by hermes
Tumbleweed Posted June 27, 2016 Posted June 27, 2016 Same bar on the other one I did. This bike has been through a couple of incarnations. Got tired of waiting for the right seatpost, so decided to turn it into a sort big boy's - in a size small - cruiser BMX-type bike instead this weekend. Helluva fun to ride... IH8MUD and BenReaper 2
Meezo Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 anyone know where i can find a straight streerer rigid 29er fork, locally and that wont cost more than the bike its going on IH8MUD 1
IH8MUD Posted August 2, 2016 Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) I am starting to get things together for a new SS MTB. The fork is always my biggest "what will I fit?! " dilemma. Causing sleepless nights, hours on the Internet and neglect of children. Suspension or Rigid? What suspension or what rigid? Nice suspension or Niner Rigid cost more than the bike!! Anyway: Can anyone point me as to where in the wonderful S-of-A do one look for a 29er rigid steel fork? Edited August 2, 2016 by IH8MUD
the nerd Posted August 2, 2016 Posted August 2, 2016 I am starting to get things together for a new SS MTB. The fork is always my biggest "what will I fit?! " dilemma. Causing sleepless nights, hours on the Internet and neglect of children. Suspension or Rigid? What suspension or what rigid? Nice suspension or Niner Rigid cost more than the bike!! Anyway: Can anyone point me as to where in the wonderful S-of-A do one look for a 29er rigid steel fork? Grant or Sean at Sprocket and Jack have Surly Steel Forks... give them a buzz IH8MUD 1
IH8MUD Posted August 2, 2016 Posted August 2, 2016 Grant or Sean at Sprocket and Jack have Surly Steel Forks... give them a buzzI did . . . . and waiting. . . .
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