Swamp Thing - my new AM build

[Guest Omega Man]

I like.

 

My options were "Swamp Thing" or "Snottie"

Swamp thing is better.

[ThePubSA]

Slowly getting everything together and will post pics of the build later

 

For now I leave you with this.

 

SPAN CASH

very nice SIRm , sure its gonna be plush..what they hit you for a frame >? if you tuning

[ThePubSA]

Swamp thing is better.

Just call it the CHRONIC or green dream....

[CAAD4]

Say what now! Please keep me posted, I will be his no1 client

 

Let's Hope they do more with Spank than they did with Loaded. It was a well guarded secret....

 

Pun intended..

[DR ◣◢]

Frame arrived. Not overly happy with the condition of the rear shock. It is brand new but it's been lying around for a while.

 

Some damage to the decals.

 

Morewood however requested pics of the damage and will replace with another unit.

 

[Warrior Princess]

Baie nice,

 

Maar watse mannetjie le daar? is dit n dead midget outlines?

[DR ◣◢]

 

Getting a feel for what its going to look like.

 

To do list.

 

- build wheels

- install headset

- strip parts from the donor bike.

- build bike

- live happily ever after

[DR ◣◢]

Decided on the cSixx 150gm guide

 

Now for a stem. The one i have on the bike is not cutting it.

 

Thinking of getting a Loaded AMX stem to match the rims.

 

Any retailers in JHB that stock them?

[RockCoach]

Not sure who stocks the Loaded stuff now.

 

You made the right call on the chain guide.

[DR ◣◢]

Tell that to my credit card.

 

Patchy patchy made a good point about the 110gl not having a bash plate or taco.

 

Can't risk messing up the chain and ring if I get it wrong.

Edited December 13, 2012 by S.I.R Maxxis

[RockCoach]

Sell one of the other bikes

 

Edith: because you know this will be the one you ride the most.

Edited December 13, 2012 by slick

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

NIIIICE!

[RockCoach]

Talking about chain guides. Need to ask you a question about my Blackspire Dewlie... looks like this but have black bash ring:

 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=35815

 

What is the function of that slider? (at 2 o'clock on the pic)

It is quite a solid (read heavy) two pieces of shaped perspex with twp bolts through it. But it doesn't really seem to have a function... Or am i missing something?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Talking about chain guides. Need to ask you a question about my Blackspire Dewlie... looks like this but have black bash ring:

 

http://www.chainreac...x?ModelID=35815

 

What is the function of that slider? (at 2 o'clock on the pic)

It is quite a solid (read heavy) two pieces of shaped perspex with twp bolts through it. But it doesn't really seem to have a function... Or am i missing something?

 

You're missing something. I'll give you a hint, to GUIDE you in the right direction.

 

Basically - it's the top end chain guide. Slider is there so that you can position it to you liking. If you look at the pic, the BB mounting isn't in the middle of the bash guard, so the actual position would be more to the left and higher up (closer to 12) like a normal top end guide.

[patches]

Talking about chain guides. Need to ask you a question about my Blackspire Dewlie... looks like this but have black bash ring:

 

http://www.chainreac...x?ModelID=35815

 

What is the function of that slider? (at 2 o'clock on the pic)

It is quite a solid (read heavy) two pieces of shaped perspex with twp bolts through it. But it doesn't really seem to have a function... Or am i missing something?

 

I'm guessing it's there to serve the same purpose as an uper guide, but has to be moved forward to accomodate the FD. But that then makes it kinda redundant.

 

If you're wanting a 2 ring guide, try the new Truvativ X-guide 2x10 (Approx R1385 Ex Vat & shipping)

 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Original/84839.jpg

 

Or for a cheaper option (one wich you won't need ISCG mounts or adapters), try this (it's what I use and I've been very impressed)

 

Straitline Serrated plus Blackspire Stinger (approx R715 ex Vat & shipping)

 

Edited December 13, 2012 by patches

[Hairy]

Damned .... these chain guide goodies are not cheap!