Mongoose! Posted May 16, 2016 Share Here is my build - rides like a dream Underachiever, Eldron, WR 1.0 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted May 16, 2016 Share Eldron : You created this thread in 2012. You still riding the monster bike you build ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted May 16, 2016 Share Eldron : You created this thread in 2012. You still riding the monster bike you build ? Nah. To be honest I've gone off them a bit. The drop bars and relatively thin tyres make them tough/harsh to ride. Plus I'm old now My current favourite play thing is an old Niner commuter bike. Fat slicks, flat bar and a carbon fork in 1x9 mode - not as cool as a MonsterCross bike but awesome for tearing up streets and the occasional dirt path... SBR is also magic on in - no worrying about uneven or dodgy tar. Mongoose! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted May 16, 2016 Share Nah. To be honest I've gone off them a bit. The drop bars and relatively thin tyres make them tough/harsh to ride. Plus I'm old now My current favourite play thing is an old Niner commuter bike. Fat slicks, flat bar and a carbon fork in 1x9 mode - not as cool as a MonsterCross bike but awesome for tearing up streets and the occasional dirt path... SBR is also magic on in - no worrying about uneven or dodgy tar.haha. then I am glad I went for 2.1 / 2.2 tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted May 16, 2016 Share Here is my build - rides like a dream IMG-20160516-WA0000.jpgIMG-20160516-WA0001.jpg Bud please give us a spec list and a little write up on snags/issues you encountered. Your build is really spectacular. Mongoose! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Here is my build - rides like a dream IMG-20160516-WA0000.jpg IMG-20160516-WA0001.jpgjassis that's mooi, congrats!! I've come to realise that the mechanical disk brakes is a no-no. While attempting to fix a puncture right after a downhill descend, I b accident touch the rotor, gees was that hot! Xt for me or some other that dissipates the heat easily. Mongoose! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted May 16, 2016 Share haha. then I am glad I went for 2.1 / 2.2 tires 1.8 is an option as well. Mongoose! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted May 16, 2016 Share jassis that's mooi, congrats!! I've come to realise that the mechanical disk brakes is a no-no. While attempting to fix a puncture right after a downhill descend, I b accident touch the rotor, gees was that hot! Xt for me or some other that dissipates the heat easily. Must say I was nervous on the braking power of these mechanical brakes.They are Sora and specific designed for STI's - must say, they are really good. super impressed with them. this bike will only be a toy, and used for some commuting and base training on some district gravel roads. hopefully with the tubeless tires (Maxxis Crossmark) I will never puncture ...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted May 16, 2016 Share Bud please give us a spec list and a little write up on snags/issues you encountered. Your build is really spectacular. will upload later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSR Posted May 17, 2016 Share Here is my build - rides like a dream IMG-20160516-WA0000.jpgIMG-20160516-WA0001.jpgThat is an awesome looking ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbit Posted May 19, 2016 Share Does anyone by some stroke of luck have a set of hens teeth... I mean midges or woodchippers that they want to get rid of. I can't bring myself to pay shipping from the UK just for a set of bars. Mongoose! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted May 19, 2016 Share Must say I was nervous on the braking power of these mechanical brakes.They are Sora and specific designed for STI's - must say, they are really good. super impressed with them. Mechanicals are really under rated! I'm busy with a Cannondale Tandem that has 105 SIT/SRAM BB7 combo and the braking is awesome. Only real difference is the feel - mechanicals are much spongier than hydraulics. Braking power is the same but the spongy feel may put some people off (or entice people with their increased "modulation" ). I guess that's a Friday discussion... Mongoose! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted May 19, 2016 Share this monster bike really rides nice Should have build one long ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted May 19, 2016 Share Does anyone by some stroke of luck have a set of hens teeth... I mean midges or woodchippers that they want to get rid of. I can't bring myself to pay shipping from the UK just for a set of bars. sorry . none with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted December 12, 2016 Share Busy with something 'new' Mongoose! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted December 12, 2016 Share selling this if somebody is interested R1800 Look a few post up where a photo of the bike it was build on can be seen. - bike sold in parts now But I build a new one for me with a Lefty fork... Edited December 12, 2016 by Mongoose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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