Iain Olivier Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) I am currently looking at buying a single speed rigid GT Peace 29'er. Thanks, I have bought it! Edited November 1, 2011 by smuj
Thug Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 I have had a Peace 9r for the past 2 odd years which I really enjoy. Most parts I've changed/upgraded but it's still a great bike. Have just ordered a new Carver EBB for it as the metal where the set screws grip on the original EBB have virtually worn away.
Iain Olivier Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 I have had a Peace 9r for the past 2 odd years which I really enjoy. Most parts I've changed/upgraded but it's still a great bike. Have just ordered a new Carver EBB for it as the metal where the set screws grip on the original EBB have virtually worn away.Cool, thanks Thug! I am quite excited about it actually and it looks like quite a nice bike to upgrade by choice or necessity. I am looking forward to trying out the single speed thing too.
Thug Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 I'm sure you'll enjoy it. If you run tubeless, you rarely need more than 1.8bar pressure which does allow a bit of give and makes for a smoother ride. One thing about a steel singlespeed with a rigid fork is that "give 'em a lickin and they keep on tickin"
I FLY Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 I have ridden my GT SS more than 6000kms this year. Costs so far:- New rear hub - R2500 - as original hub was not up to mileage. New rim - R800 - I do lots of pavement hopping Rear Tyres - R800 (3 tyres bought) Grips - R200 I have not serviced it or replaced chain, brake pads, sprocket or chainring.
Cycho Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Also check on the frame, as some of the older model peace's could not fit disk brakes on the rear! But enjoy the SS side of things... welcome to the dark side
Iain Olivier Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 I have ridden my GT SS more than 6000kms this year. Costs so far:- New rear hub - R2500 - as original hub was not up to mileage. New rim - R800 - I do lots of pavement hopping Rear Tyres - R800 (3 tyres bought) Grips - R200 I have not serviced it or replaced chain, brake pads, sprocket or chainring. Hectic, that is allot of mileage, is that just from commuting? Right, at least I know that the bike will last me for many kilometers
Iain Olivier Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 Also check on the frame, as some of the older model peace's could not fit disk brakes on the rear! But enjoy the SS side of things... welcome to the dark side Thanks Cycho,I will check that out. I will post some pics on the SS threads once I have the bike
CAAD4 Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Check out the latest yellow Peace on that SS thread.
I FLY Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Hectic, that is allot of mileage, is that just from commuting? Right, at least I know that the bike will last me for many kilometers Those are my commuting kms for this year so far.
Iain Olivier Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 Check out the latest yellow Peace on that SS thread.Thanks, I have just gone through the thread now... Some awesome bikes there. I really like the GT Peace. Thanks
Iain Olivier Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 Those are my commuting kms for this year so far.That is amazing I FLY! Ok, I am going to test ride the GT Peace this afternoon, thanks!
Newo Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Here is my peace 9r been loving riding it for a few years Dene Pretorius 1
jcmeyerSS Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 howzit yip that is my bright yellow gt peace 9er haha. i've only just got my GT peace 9er but it is such a beauty. love the rigid fork. aready pushed the bike hard into some corners and have to say that if i had a sus fork i would have got to know terra firma a bit better. haha. the bike is awesome, responsive and damn quick, kept up with some DH boys at reitvlie the other day no worries. the only suggestions i can make are to:1: Get a good Quality Chainring, something SS or BMX specific ( i got a Chromag 32t) 2: Get a Strong Chain. I recommend a half-link BMX chain. they Super strong and come in cool colours 3:If you going disc break run a 185mm rotor in front (dont know how heavey you are but i'm 95kg and the extra stopping power is nice to have) other than that the bike is amazing the best value for money. I had a full carbon Specailized Stumpjumper with 2x10 Sram XO groupset full on race machine that i never touched once i got this baby. All the best and look forward to seeing pics of your bike soon.
jcmeyerSS Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) Check out the latest yellow Peace on that SS thread.thanx for the Advertising :thumbup: Edited October 16, 2011 by jcmeyer15
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