MuddyMike Posted November 1, 2012 Share I have finished building a SS from an old Giant XTC Frame and Duke fork. I reckon the bike was a 2002 model. I stripped the frame back to raw alu and gave it a polish with 800 grit water paper, rebuilt the shock from the ground up incl a new spray job and got a crank and tensioner from CRC, finished it off with components in the garage (yes we all have them) and there you have it a SS. The biggest surprise are the brakes, I put on some mean looking Clarks pads and the stopping power is superb, no worries on that front. There are still some small tweaks to come. New Swalbe Albert UST tyres and a green seat post clamp and star nut to match the tensioner. Also need to polish up a few bits on the brakes which have a bit of rust. The bike come in at 9.8kg at the moment and will drop a bit with the UST tyres, so overall I am a happy guy. Tomorrow I will be commuting to work on her. Edited November 1, 2012 by MuddyMike pietas, Agteros and Bianchi 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianchi Posted November 1, 2012 Share Looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durbanjacques Posted November 1, 2012 Share Nice work I have been eyeing out an old xtc in my old man's garage for exactly the same purpose MuddyMike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted November 1, 2012 Share Very cool. Those old LX cranks are perfect for SS cranks. Only change Id make is a proper SS chainring for the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyMike Posted November 1, 2012 Share Very cool. Those old LX cranks are perfect for SS cranks. Only change Id make is a proper SS chainring for the front.I am new to this SS thing. What rings would you recommend and where do I get them? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted November 1, 2012 Share You have a few options actually I use Blacksprire on the trail bike and Gusset on the SS.Have a chat to Grant Usher at www.singlespeed.co.za. He stocks both brands. The single speed rings have no ramps or shifting spots and they are a bit thicker than the normal ones. The teeth are also a bit longer and it helps to prevent the chain jumping off. The Gusset ones come in nice colours so you should be able to get a green one http://www.billys.co.uk/ison/image/full/crgu-tr-all.jpg You can continue using the middle blade as you have now. It's not a major thing for now to do. MuddyMike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalem44 Posted November 1, 2012 Share I have the same tensioner on my ss and it seems to slide up from pushing the chain down. The chain then becomes loose and falls off. Have you had the same issues? I have now set the tensioner to push up on the ChaIn and It seems far better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyMike Posted November 1, 2012 Share You have a few options actually I use Blacksprire on the trail bike and Gusset on the SS.Have a chat to Grant Usher at www.singlespeed.co.za. He stocks both brands. The single speed rings have no ramps or shifting spots and they are a bit thicker than the normal ones. The teeth are also a bit longer and it helps to prevent the chain jumping off. The Gusset ones come in nice colours so you should be able to get a green one http://www.billys.co.uk/ison/image/full/crgu-tr-all.jpg You can continue using the middle blade as you have now. It's not a major thing for now to do.Any idea on price for a 32? Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyMike Posted November 1, 2012 Share I have the same tensioner on my ss and it seems to slide up from pushing the chain down. The chain then becomes loose and falls off. Have you had the same issues? I have now set the tensioner to push up on the ChaIn and It seems far better.I have used some low strength locktite on the bolts. Let's see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted November 1, 2012 Share Any idea on price for a 32? Thanks for the info. I think they are around R350 to R400. A bit expensive but it will last forever. 32T is a very cool size. Keeps the cranks looking nice and compact. MuddyMike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunariaan Posted November 1, 2012 Share thats looking very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted November 2, 2012 Share Congrats and nice work on the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted November 2, 2012 Share I am new to this SS thing. What rings would you recommend and where do I get them? Thanks.Nice build MuddyMike. Have a look at dialdbikes.co.za They have SS specific chainrings and chains. Run both on my SS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift01 Posted November 2, 2012 Share YAY I am not the only SS guy with V-Brakes. Nice build. Makes we want to re-build mine just so I can well re-build it. Like the old LX cranks. Going to be building the GF's SS bike soon which is an old Silver trek and was thinking of getting the set of old LX cranks sandblasted then polish them up. At least not i know it will work... Many happy miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted November 2, 2012 Share Congratulations sir! Awesome build. You never forget your first - especially when it's that personal. Awesome. @Swift - my first SS also had Vees. Oh yeah - if you're really into modding I suggest cable guide removal. It'll look super clean! Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Daemon_ Posted November 2, 2012 Share cool, love the raw look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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