GT 9'r Peace for Sani etc

[davetapson]

Been thinking of giving (proper) SS'ing a go.

 

My Nishiki Performance Model, as lively a steed as there is, is actually too small for me, so have been considering getting a proper SS, with proper slidey dropouts etc.

 

I did always want to get a peace 9'r, but I see they don't make them anymore.

 

If I could find one, would it make a good SS'r for Sani type races?

[divernick]

Any modern (ish) steel SS would be awesome. The comfortable and responsive frames make long days in the saddle much more bearable.

 

Look at:

 

GT Peace

On-One Inbred

Cotic Simple

Ritchey P-29

Niner SIR9

[rouxtjie]

Been thinking of giving (proper) SS'ing a go.

 

My Nishiki Performance Model, as lively a steed as there is, is actually too small for me, so have been considering getting a proper SS, with proper slidey dropouts etc.

 

I did always want to get a peace 9'r, but I see they don't make them anymore.

 

If I could find one, would it make a good SS'r for Sani type races?

JCmeyerSS has one, very lekker ride...tough as nails, steel, thin beautiful tubing, SS specific....ticks all the boxes imo

[davetapson]

Anyone got one covered in cobwebs that they want to sell?

[Raab]

Anyone got one covered in cobwebs that they want to sell?

 

Hen's teeth bru. If possible try and get a later model one with sliding dropouts, I have one with EBB and the creaking is quite annoying

[jcmeyerSS]

Yeah I was lucky enough to get one with horizonetal dropouts.

I have enough issues with normal BBs not lasting. I'm not little and like to jump alot, also mash my pedals (not a smooth cyclist)

 

So the EBB version would not work for me.

Have had a rush of blood to the head every now and then and thought I might sell it but could honestly not think what I would replace it with that would be as simple, comfortable and fun to ride.

 

[jcmeyerSS]

Oh and about Sani on it.

I have done 2 multi day events on it including SabeX and 3 24hr races and no issues infact the more misarble the conditions (Muddy, gnarly) the better off I was.

You just need some TIS to build up a tolorence in palms, wrists and elbows. (ESI chunkies help)

The GT doesn't run a suspension fork easily, so keep that in mind. Other frames are more suspension friendly.

Edited June 3, 2013 by jcmeyerSS

[divernick]

I forgot to add Kona Unit to my list.

 

I have the Inbred and couldn't be happier.

[Cycho]

Look for the GT Kashmir - it is the (far better) replacement of the Peace! Tapered head tube, sliding rear dropouts. Rode Sani on mine in geared form - was awesome! Unfortunately last time I checked I had one of only 3 in the country

[DR ◣◢]

Singular Swift

 

I know of a particularly nice one for sale for R10k.

[Cycho]

This is the one I have - currently back in SS form

 

http://www.gtbicycles.com/cze/2013/bikes/mountain/trail/kashmir-niner-1-0

[Tumbleweed]

Yeah I was lucky enough to get one with horizonetal dropouts.

I have enough issues with normal BBs not lasting. I'm not little and like to jump alot, also mash my pedals (not a smooth cyclist)

 

So the EBB version would not work for me.

Have had a rush of blood to the head every now and then and thought I might sell it but could honestly not think what I would replace it with that would be as simple, comfortable and fun to ride.

 

 

What's that on the handlebar?

[jcmeyerSS]

What's that on the handlebar?

That was my singing Ruldoph that was on my bike over December.

[Tumbleweed]

That was my singing Ruldoph that was on my bike over December.

 

Awesome!

[davetapson]

Oh and about Sani on it.

I have done 2 multi day events on it including SabeX and 3 24hr races and no issues infact the more misarble the conditions (Muddy, gnarly) the better off I was.

You just need some TIS to build up a tolorence in palms, wrists and elbows. (ESI chunkies help)

The GT doesn't run a suspension fork easily, so keep that in mind. Other frames are more suspension friendly.

 

Yeh - did the SSWC on my Nishiki Performance Model and was sure that when I took my gloves off I'd find my hands bleeding...

[davetapson]

Looks like the main diffs btw the Peace and the Kashmir are a bend in the bottom tube (that's what us fundi's call it) and a fancier dropout madoofi (another technical term.) And the tapered head tube.

 

And I'd assume, the price.