the nerd Posted August 2, 2016 Share I did . . . . and waiting. . . . Yeah with Grant being at Iron Bike its been a bit slow... I'll see if I can chase him :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted August 2, 2016 Share I'm amazed by the compliance of my Singular steel fork.... Incredible piece of engineering IH8MUD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted August 2, 2016 Share 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 mehttps://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/203531-niner-853-steel-fork/ IH8MUD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8MUD Posted August 2, 2016 Share This has seriously been tempting mehttps://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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8MUD Posted August 2, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthunders Posted August 2, 2016 Share I did some upgrades to my Surly KM Got some Hope tech 3 brakes and set of Maxis 2.4 tyres. IH8MUD, divernick, Gandalf and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8MUD Posted August 2, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippa Posted August 2, 2016 Share 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..... IH8MUD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted August 2, 2016 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthunders Posted August 2, 2016 Share 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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthunders Posted August 2, 2016 Share where'd you get the tyres? locally?Yes got it locally, Jean from Hunter cycles got them for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8MUD Posted August 2, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf Posted August 2, 2016 Share 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 IH8MUD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted August 2, 2016 Share This has seriously been tempting mehttps://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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted August 2, 2016 Share I want tan walled tyres for my Singular but can't find them locally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted August 2, 2016 Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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