Flowta Posted November 7, 2012 Share Avid BB7 mechanicals. I have some concerns about reach versus clearance between disc&rotor but there is only one way to find out :-) @Iron - I'll take photos and send them. His garage makes my bike room look like one of those sad dropie shops that sell wheelbarrows, paraffin and bicycles... Are they the road version or the MTB/v-brake version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadude Posted November 7, 2012 Share Cool idea, this is something i also wanted to try. Will be interested to see if the road crank works out. I tried a road compact on my GT but didn't have enough chainring clearance. Edited November 7, 2012 by javadude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichnusa Posted November 7, 2012 Share like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted November 7, 2012 Share Are they the road version or the MTB/v-brake version? He already posted that they're the Avid BB7 mechanical discs. Eldron: have you seen the new BB7 Road SL - titanium and stainless steel parts. Cool stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted November 7, 2012 Share He already posted that they're the Avid BB7 mechanical discs. Eldron: have you seen the new BB7 Road SL - titanium and stainless steel parts. Cool stuff. I got that they were discs!!! I meant, BB7s designed to be used with road levers (caliper levers) or those designed to work with V-brake levers (linear pull) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted November 8, 2012 Share Cool idea, this is something i also wanted to try. Will be interested to see if the road crank works out. I tried a road compact on my GT but didn't have enough chainring clearance. Denied on the Shimano CX cranks! I took some measurements and thought I'd have enough clearance with a CX crank but between the Giant's flared rear triangle and the 36 tooth inner blade it just doesn't work. I need an extra 4mm!!!! Damnit. I guess it'll have to be an mtb 2x10. Pity - I was hoping to have more CX than MTB stuff on the bike but so be it. @flowta - they're the linear pull mech calipers. I have some concerns about disc clearance versus lever range of movement... If that plan doesn't work out I'm gonna be a bit acid! I'm fairly confident though! I tinkered a bit last night and here is the rolling chassis. The fork angle is really slack - it's because I'm waiting for the fork crown spacer to fit a straight fork into a tapered head tube. I am liking the look though - those 42mm Conti CX tyres are like mini Race Kings - complete with reflective strip on the side. White walls my china!! RossW, HairyLegs, jcza and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted November 8, 2012 Share coming on very nicely...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted November 8, 2012 Share Denied on the Shimano CX cranks! I took some measurements and thought I'd have enough clearance with a CX crank but between the Giant's flared rear triangle and the 36 tooth inner blade it just doesn't work. I need an extra 4mm!!!! Damnit. I guess it'll have to be an mtb 2x10. Pity - I was hoping to have more CX than MTB stuff on the bike but so be it. @flowta - they're the linear pull mech calipers. I have some concerns about disc clearance versus lever range of movement... If that plan doesn't work out I'm gonna be a bit acid! I'm fairly confident though! I tinkered a bit last night and here is the rolling chassis. The fork angle is really slack - it's because I'm waiting for the fork crown spacer to fit a straight fork into a tapered head tube. I am liking the look though - those 42mm Conti CX tyres are like mini Race Kings - complete with reflective strip on the side. White walls my china!! If it doesn't work, try get some travel agentshttp://problemsolversbike.com/products/travel_agents Used them on my dads cyclocross to pull V-brake calipers on it. I know you get inline ones for use with Mech Disc brakes. Or use drop V-brake Levers for braking and Bar-end shifters for the gearing.http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=35189 (Tektro also make one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted November 8, 2012 Share If it doesn't work, try get some travel agentshttp://problemsolversbike.com/products/travel_agents Used them on my dads cyclocross to pull V-brake calipers on it. I know you get inline ones for use with Mech Disc brakes. Or use drop V-brake Levers for braking and Bar-end shifters for the gearing.http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=35189 (Tektro also make one) Wicked! Thanks for the advice - I'll certainly keep it in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pista Posted November 8, 2012 Share Denied on the Shimano CX cranks! I took some measurements and thought I'd have enough clearance with a CX crank but between the Giant's flared rear triangle and the 36 tooth inner blade it just doesn't work. I need an extra 4mm!!!! Damnit. I guess it'll have to be an mtb 2x10. Pity - I was hoping to have more CX than MTB stuff on the bike but so be it. @flowta - they're the linear pull mech calipers. I have some concerns about disc clearance versus lever range of movement... If that plan doesn't work out I'm gonna be a bit acid! I'm fairly confident though! I tinkered a bit last night and here is the rolling chassis. The fork angle is really slack - it's because I'm waiting for the fork crown spacer to fit a straight fork into a tapered head tube. I am liking the look though - those 42mm Conti CX tyres are like mini Race Kings - complete with reflective strip on the side. White walls my china!!Are those road rims on mtb hubs?Looking good so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted November 8, 2012 Share Wish I had one of those X-Lite forks just lying around Nice build, can't wait to see it done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted November 8, 2012 Share Denied on the Shimano CX cranks! I took some measurements and thought I'd have enough clearance with a CX crank but between the Giant's flared rear triangle and the 36 tooth inner blade it just doesn't work. I need an extra 4mm!!!! Damnit. I guess it'll have to be an mtb 2x10. Pity - I was hoping to have more CX than MTB stuff on the bike but so be it. @flowta - they're the linear pull mech calipers. I have some concerns about disc clearance versus lever range of movement... If that plan doesn't work out I'm gonna be a bit acid! I'm fairly confident though! I tinkered a bit last night and here is the rolling chassis. The fork angle is really slack - it's because I'm waiting for the fork crown spacer to fit a straight fork into a tapered head tube. I am liking the look though - those 42mm Conti CX tyres are like mini Race Kings - complete with reflective strip on the side. White walls my china!! Very nice Bud. Gents take note : this is what happens when you have every type of bicycle known to man already at home ..............you start making up your own . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted November 8, 2012 Share I got that they were discs!!! I meant, BB7s designed to be used with road levers (caliper levers) or those designed to work with V-brake levers (linear pull) OK dude, my bad forgive me, please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted November 8, 2012 Share Are those road rims on mtb hubs?Looking good so far. They're Pro Lite Veletos - 29er mtb wheels. Super cheap - R1,350 ex VAT on CRC! Not too light at 2kg/set but good quality and great price...perfect for a road cruiser/cx/modders basher/commuter/do everything MonsterCross bike. @stretched - alas I had to buy the fork but it was under R2,000 if memory serves... @iron - you know I dig dig bikes! Planning them, building them, riding them, salivating over them - bikes rock. Plus - in the absence of children it's the only thing I've got ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted November 8, 2012 Share They're Pro Lite Veletos - 29er mtb wheels. Super cheap - R1,350 ex VAT on CRC! Not too light at 2kg/set but good quality and great price...perfect for a road cruiser/cx/modders basher/commuter/do everything MonsterCross bike. @stretched - alas I had to buy the fork but it was under R2,000 if memory serves... @iron - you know I dig dig bikes! Planning them, building them, riding them, salivating over them - bikes rock. Plus - in the absence of children it's the only thing I've got ;-) Said it before and i will say it again , one day when im big i want to be like Eldron Clinton - theCOW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted November 8, 2012 Share Said it before and i will say it again , one day when im big i want to be like Eldron Dude - the maid just bust me staring at the Monster leaned up against the wall. She just shook her head, giggled and walked off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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