Pieter1 Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Its difficult to describe, you get this dead feeling off obstacles, compared to the Niner fork which pops. It might just be the weight difference, but there is definitely a differencd in feelInteresting. I'll see when riding the two.
Swift01 Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 I have callouses on both hands now....so I am safe. You keeping the rigid for sa's then?Why not going to be a fun ride anyway
TYGA Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Anyone looking for one of those rigid On One 29 forks....I have one for sale. It is currently connected to and will be sold with an Inbred 29 with sliding dropouts, ss specific wheelset (Sunn rims on DMR revolver hubs), fleegle bars, Shimano hydraulics and there really isn't much more to the bike than that. PM me your email address and Ill send pics and details tomorrow from the office when I'm meant to be working. Oh ya its a medium frame.
Ryanpmb Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 I guess if you go carbon.But I ride my Steel Gt fork and couldnt think of a better ride. (dont get me wrong the carbon niner is k@k hot, but love my steel fork)I do believe you (and the GT) made the press... https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/mtb/sa-mtb-events/its-party-time-at-the-sa-single-speed-champs-this-june-r734 rouxtjie and jcmeyerSS 2
Eldron Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 I do believe you (and the GT) made the press... https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/mtb/sa-mtb-events/its-party-time-at-the-sa-single-speed-champs-this-june-r734 Fookin Taliban rednecks are taking over the planet!! jcmeyerSS 1
jcmeyerSS Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 I do believe you (and the GT) made the press... https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/mtb/sa-mtb-events/its-party-time-at-the-sa-single-speed-champs-this-june-r734Haha classic
jcmeyerSS Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 Fookin Taliban rednecks are taking over the planet!!Oh so is that why you didn't take me up on my offer to share my tent at SSWC.
Christie Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 Just somethings that I heard and thought about. Comments and feedback will be appreciated. ......... In theory and in practice, is this correct?If that is correct, the whole suspension thing in mtb an motocross was a hoax like powerbalance.The suspension provides comfort and control. Most folks ride routes where suspension is not needed for control - but jou dont see many DH rigs without suspension. Regarding comfort, suspension helps, but you dont need 100mm of travel for that.Some comments:Handlebars dont flex much. If the did, you would get a lot of steering lag.Things like grips and saddle will help take some high frequency buzz out, but wont help any for lower frequency hits of even a minor amplitude - riding down stairs for example.To have damping, you need displacement or travel. Frames and forks do not deform much (less than tyres, saddle etc. in any case) so damping from a frame or rigid fork will be much less than a suspension fork.
Chro Mo Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 I don't have the experience of many here, but I rode my on one rigid and loved it. While I became very aware of picking lines, cadence and maintaining "looseness" in my arms to avoid fatigue, I just was not in the condition, physically, to really enjoy it. Bottom line is: I have to be fitter, stronger and leaner to really be able to truly rock the rigid, let alone singlespeed. I will go back one day - maybe when I have some feeling back in my forearms jcmeyerSS and Ryanpmb 2
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