HABA Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 Hi guys Need some advice. Want to do the SS thing. Thinking of in porting a 29er (normal mtb frame) from China and then do the conversion. But I have heard some stories that with conversion you get a lot of chain drop. I have searched the web and cant find any SS carbon frames. Can someone please give me advice.
shaper Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 Welcome to the hub. There a lot of info here https://www.bikehub.co.za/f/41-fixie-singlespeed/ with regard to chain tensioning for a normal mtb frame
Pieter1 Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 Whats chain drop? I had a regular mtb frame and the chain only sliped on my front cain ring. Got a ss frame and no more issues.
Ryanpmb Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 Hi guys Need some advice. Want to do the SS thing. Thinking of in porting a 29er (normal mtb frame) from China and then do the conversion. But I have heard some stories that with conversion you get a lot of chain drop. I have searched the web and cant find any SS carbon frames. Can someone please give me advice.You haven't searched enough. Niner make carbon frames running an EBB...
Tankman Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 Whats chain drop? What is in porting? Like in breeding but with port?
Ryanpmb Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 Wait til the Gravity boys get hold of the "29er - normal mtb frame" statement
MainRoader Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 Hey! The niner frames with the EBB are SUPER, and their steel frames are also really light. The EBB system is also superior if you want to have a rear disc brake, as you don't need to move the rear wheel to maintain tension as your chain wears.Your chain won't drop if you tension it properly, and you can take extra precaution by using a single speed or half link chain.
Pieter1 Posted September 16, 2013 Posted September 16, 2013 (edited) What is in porting? Like in breeding but with port?Like coasting. Breeding at the coast? Edited September 16, 2013 by Pieter1
HABA Posted September 17, 2013 Author Posted September 17, 2013 Welcome to the hub. There a lot of info here http://www.thehubsa....ie-singlespeed/ with regard to chain tensioning for a normal mtb frame Thanks shaper for useful information.
HABA Posted September 17, 2013 Author Posted September 17, 2013 Hey! The niner frames with the EBB are SUPER, and their steel frames are also really light. The EBB system is also superior if you want to have a rear disc brake, as you don't need to move the rear wheel to maintain tension as your chain wears.Your chain won't drop if you tension it properly, and you can take extra precaution by using a single speed or half link chain. Do you know where I can get a Niner frame.
Raab Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) paste error Edited September 17, 2013 by Raab
Raab Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 1. Paragon Technologies59 Morningside DriveCape Town 740527215319756http://paragontech.co.za/ 2. The Epic Bike Shop Cape Town(021) 797-3804 3. Morningside Cycles Johannesburg(011) 807-8495 4. Summit Cycles Johannesburg(011) 315-8311
Raab Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 5. Hot Spot Cycles Pretoria(012) 991-6052 6. Cycle and Sports KZN312667606 7. Cyclesphere KZN(031) 312-2559
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