Single speed projects

[the nerd]

I did . . . .  and waiting. . . . 

 

Yeah with Grant being at Iron Bike its been a bit slow... I'll see if I can chase him :-)

[Monark]

I'm amazed by the compliance of my Singular steel fork.... Incredible piece of engineering

[Flowta]

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? 

 

This has seriously been tempting me

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/203531-niner-853-steel-fork/

[IH8MUD]

This has seriously been tempting me

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/203531-niner-853-steel-fork/

 

Ooooohhhh.

 

Will have to go and measure the frames head-tube length. 

Edited August 2, 2016 by IH8MUD

[IH8MUD]

Other options from bike24.de

 

https://www.bike24.de/1.php?content=8;product=29591;menu=1000,2,208

 

https://www.bike24.de/1.php?content=8;product=112299;menu=1000,2,208

 

But would 1st like to see if I can get a fork in SA

[danthunders]

I did some upgrades to my Surly KM

 

Got some Hope tech 3 brakes and set of Maxis 2.4 tyres.

 

 

[IH8MUD]

I did some upgrades to my Surly KM

 

Got some Hope tech 3 brakes and set of Maxis 2.4 tyres.

 

Still one of my favourite SS on  the hub that KM of yours.

 

How do you find the steel fork on the arms? Long rides? 

Edited August 2, 2016 by IH8MUD

[Flippa]

I only have rigid forks on my bikes and have had for quite a while. My take:

 

Carbon tube style rigid fork - lots of fore/aft movement under braking, not too confidence inspiring

 

Kona P2 steel fork - surprisingly comfortable, some flex, but not disconcerting. Shoulda kept it and the bike it was attached to

 

Niner Carbon RDO fork - No discernible fore/aft movement. The best rigid fork I have ridden, tracks the best, doesn't get knocked off line. Can be tiring in really rough stuff

 

Surly steel fork - Not sure if the compliance is because of the 3" tyre, but seems a stable fork. Tracks well enough, but once again, could be the result of the giant balloon between its legs.....

[Meezo]

I did some upgrades to my Surly KM

 

Got some Hope tech 3 brakes and set of Maxis 2.4 tyres.

where'd you get the tyres? locally?

[danthunders]

Still one of my favourite SS on  the hub that KM of yours.

 

How do you find the steel fork on the arms? Long rides? 

Thanks!!

 

Its not so bad, it all depends on where I'm riding. I am thinking about getting a suspension fork though....

[danthunders]

where'd you get the tyres? locally?

Yes got it locally, Jean from Hunter cycles got them for me. 

[IH8MUD]

Guys give your opinion. 

Have my Salsa with Niner RDO in single speed. 

 

But also building up another steel frame that can do single speed. 

So the Salsa will get gears and do duty as a gravel grinder. 

 

So

 

Do I give the new SS rig  a suspension fork.

 

OR

 

Do I buy a nice "more complaint steel fork", fit that on the Salsa and move the "more rigid"  Niner RDO to the new rig. 

 

(I know  . .1st world problems  )

Edited August 2, 2016 by IH8MUD

[Gandalf]

Guys give your opinion. 

Have my Salsa with Niner RDO in single speed. 

 

But also building up another steel frame that can do single speed. 

So the Salsa will get gears and do duty as a gravel grinder. 

 

So

 

Do I give the new SS rig  a suspension fork.

 

OR

 

Do I buy a nice "more complaint steel fork", fit that on the Salsa and move the "more rigid"  Niner RDO to the new rig. 

 

(I know  . .1st world problems  )

 

 

new SS rig a suspension fork

 

and make the steerer type the same as what is on the salsa. then you can swap out if you want

[Stretched@Birth]

This has seriously been tempting me

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/203531-niner-853-steel-fork/

I had that fork on my bike, nice "give" but the steering was a bit vague, replaced it with a carbon Ritchey which instills a lot more confidence in the corners.

[Monark]

I want tan walled tyres for my Singular but can't find them locally

[Ryanpmb]

Ooooohhhh.

 

Will have to go and measure the frames head-tube length.

Sorry chaps - she is sold. Yes. She. I was attached to this fork...