the nerd Posted November 13, 2013 Share So when are you getting your awesome new frame? I will be calling the supplier of said frame this afternoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift01 Posted November 13, 2013 Share hehehhe I want some gears on this one, that is why I was hoping a road crank will fit but alas...will have to go with a XT bigboy oneI have a cheap 48t mtb chainring at home that fits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted November 13, 2013 Share I have a cheap 48t mtb chainring at home that fitsI need a 70mm stem, you gots one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted November 13, 2013 Share PS which is the right bb7 to get http://www.chainreac...ke/rp-prod67750 or http://www.chainreac...ke/rp-prod79346 if you're running drop bar brake levers (eg STI's) you must get the 'road' BB7's - full cable pull reasons, rotor size is your choice. rouxtjie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnobbyMech Posted November 13, 2013 Share Hi Eldron, love your work. Now that is a road bike (or closest to one) I would ride! (everyday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted November 13, 2013 Share if you're running drop bar brake levers (eg STI's) you must get the 'road' BB7's - full cable pull reasons, rotor size is your choice.Ta thanks for the input, would have bought the wrong set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossW Posted November 13, 2013 Share Oh and damn you Rouxtjie! Whilst chatting to Mr. Shimano about gearing ratios I ended up buying a Niner EMD - the old round tubed one (model before the hydroformed stuff). Not sure what it will become yet though... Thank you Rouxtjie! What a frame! Absolutely love the round tubing and it fits better with my small stature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted November 13, 2013 Share What a frame! Absolutely love the round tubing and it fits better with my small stature.Agree, just cannot get myself to the point of selling it, thus this venture....love my old emd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted November 13, 2013 Share Indeed. I'm a Shimano man through and through so my answer was based on using their stuff. As far as I know (and that aint much when it comes to SRAM) all their stuff is 1-1 ratio so anything will work with anything. Please correct me if I'm wrong! @maffias - it's an Xlite fork I picked up at CRC. I've since sold it and moved to the PRO XC-R (see attached). It fits better with the round steel tubes of the Niner. More traditional looking. The Giant MonsterCross is back to being a mountain bike and the MonsterCross bike is now steel, orange and Niner :-) Unfortunately that's not true. Their 9 speed is 1-1, but their 10 speed is what they call Exact Actuation (which they say is also 1-1 ???!?!?) Unfortunately, it doesn't work (not that I've actually tried it) http://www.sram.com/sram/road/technologies/exact-actuation When we launched our road technology from scratch we reapplied our MTB proven SRAM 1:1 actuation ratio (shifter cable travel : derailleur movement) for 10 speed rear shifting. EA helps to simplify/stabilize the uneasy act of balancing rear derailleur hanger design, tight cog spacing and exact cable tension. The result: the easiest index shifting system to set up and it stays that way rouxtjie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted November 13, 2013 Share I've got a 2009 Mongoose Meteore Elite ali frame (26") that I'm considering turning into a snappy little monstercross commuter. Got most components sorted in my mind except for the fork. Need a straight steerer tho. Anyone got suggestions for the fork? I'm not looking for top of the range -- rather value for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat29 Posted November 13, 2013 Share how much is it for an edm frame with round tubing now or any Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted November 13, 2013 Share Unfortunately that's not true. Their 9 speed is 1-1, but their 10 speed is what they call Exact Actuation (which they say is also 1-1 ???!?!?) Unfortunately, it doesn't work (not that I've actually tried it) http://www.sram.com/...exact-actuation When we launched our road technology from scratch we reapplied our MTB proven SRAM 1:1 actuation ratio (shifter cable travel : derailleur movement) for 10 speed rear shifting. EA helps to simplify/stabilize the uneasy act of balancing rear derailleur hanger design, tight cog spacing and exact cable tension. The result: the easiest index shifting system to set up and it stays that wayah some more insight, was thinking of XO DR and Force Shifters....shimano will work out cheaper Just to confirm, I can use the following Shimano 105 sti's 10spd with 9 spd XT rear DR and 10spd cluster and chain...should work if I have to trust all the reading I have done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted November 13, 2013 Share how much is it for an edm frame with round tubing now or anymmmmm they will be like hen's teeth since the tubeset is now hydroformed....if you see one in your size...buy there and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted November 13, 2013 Share ah some more insight, was thinking of XO DR and Force Shifters....shimano will work out cheaper Just to confirm, I can use the following Shimano 105 sti's 10spd with 9 spd XT rear DR and 10spd cluster and chain...should work if I have to trust all the reading I have done go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted November 13, 2013 Share go for itBoom, I shall....shot for all the input flowta.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted November 13, 2013 Share Saw this one on another forum.....just so pretty and looks more like a road machine with discs http://fcdn.mtbr.com/attachments/29er-bikes/841193d1382542750-i-beg-you-more-monstercross-1a20121214_093415.jpg Meerkat82, rouxtjie, TopFuel and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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