Single speed projects

[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...

[BenReaper]

where'd you get the tyres? locally?

Hey Meezo, any bikeshop that stocks Maxxis should be able to get them for you.

Alternatively if you cant find any I know for a fact my Lbs have some for (I think) R620.

 

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[IH8MUD]

Help me out. Please

 

I see I get a XT M8000 single crank-set with 30T chain ring for the same price as 

the previous  XT M785  double. 

 

Then with double, I still have to buy a additional single speed narrow/wide chain ring.

 

So I can get the new stuff for the SS cheaper then older stuff.

 

Question:

 

Would the XT M8000 fit the older threaded  XT/SLX BB ? 

 

Both BB's are threaded. 

Both BB's have  68mm/73mm  shell 

 

Thing is the crank spindle?

Is the new XT M8000 also 24mm "thick" like all other Shimano cranks spindles/axles ? 

 

Is so, then I can not see why it would not fit. 

Am I missing something? 

 

Why do I not use the new XT M800 BB you may ask? 

The damn thing requires a new Shimano tool (same as the XTR BB) to fit.   

I do not have that tool and have not seem one to buy. 

Edited August 5, 2016 by IH8MUD

[BenReaper]

Help me out. Please

 

I see I get a XT M8000 single crank-set with 30T chain ring for the same price as

the previous XT M785 double.

 

Then with double, I still have to buy a additional single speed narrow/wide chain ring.

 

So I can get the new stuff for the SS cheaper then older stuff.

 

Question:

 

Would the XT M8000 fit the older threaded XT/SLX BB ?

 

Both BB's are threaded.

Both BB's have 68mm/73mm shell

 

Thing is the crank spindle?

Is the new XT M8000 also 24mm "thick" like all other Shimano cranks spindles/axles ?

 

Is so, then I can not see why it would not fit.

Am I missing something?

 

Why do I not use the new XT M800 BB you may ask?

The damn thing requires a new Shimano tool (same as the XTR BB) to fit. [emoji107] [emoji107]

I do not have that tool and have not seem one to buy.

The crank spindle sizes are the same through out all Shimano Hollowtech cranks, the only difference between the new and old XT cranks are the BCD.

 

The newer 11 speed XT crank has a smaller BCD and the 1x chainrings from Shimano are made with this smaller BCD.

 

If you have the older XT crank just pop an aftermarket 1x chainring like Absolute Black, Kalbo or Rapide on there.

 

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