Prince Albert Cycles Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 Great write up and amazing craftmanship.But what do you do in/at Norvalspont ?
Ryanpmb Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 Nope, 29er only. Standard 73mm BB width and short chainstays 16.7" precludes fat 36" rims and 29+. Did want either, so designed as I wanted. Will build as SS but will convert to gears when the fancy takes me. About a 10min job. Thanks for looking 36mm rims you mean? Refering to width? Or 26" diameter? 29+ then, not fatbike?...
Thug Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 Awesome! Will the frame not fit 26" fat rims with 3.8/4" tyres?
amasendeinja Posted October 29, 2014 Author Posted October 29, 2014 @kkk. Haha, finally someone who sounds like they actually know where Norvalspont is. Grew up near there. @ Ryan. Sorry yes meant 26". Also no to 29+. Will not fit a 3" tyre, well perhaps on a very narrow rim but then what would be the point. @ Thug. No, was not designed to fit fat. Originally wanted that flexibility then changed my mind. Wheels will be Spank Oozy Trail 295's on Hope Pro2's running 2.35" Schwalbes. Initially I wanted all the flexibility of 26" fat, 29", 29+, SS, geared. But with all that flexibility came more compromise than I was prepared to accept.
Thug Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Guess now that there's going to be more than one new bike in house Lekker!!
Pappa Bear Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 This must be the most awesome threat on the hub! That bike looks amazing....... and the story behind it, the pictures, so cool!
amasendeinja Posted October 30, 2014 Author Posted October 30, 2014 Guess now that there's going to be more than one new bike in house Lekker!!Yup, thanks Thug. Never had two new bikes at the same time. Nice feeling
deanbean Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Yup, thanks Thug. Never had two new bikes at the same time. Nice feelingJa very cool, both amazing machines
Ryanpmb Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 This must be the most awesome threat on the hub! That bike looks amazing....... and the story behind it, the pictures, so cool!Who would've guessed a black sheep would be a threat...
amasendeinja Posted February 24, 2015 Author Posted February 24, 2015 And?....Patience grasshopper.... Sorry just been busy and not done any updating. Received the frame in November only to pick up a crank clearance problem that results in a repair having to be made, ie sent back to the states and then back here again. Received it last week and....currently it is being assembled by the fine lads at Sprocket & Jack, who I know will give it the respect it deserves. Pictures will follow soon.
amasendeinja Posted February 24, 2015 Author Posted February 24, 2015 Build is as follows: Fork - Rockshox Revelation RCT3, 120mm 15mm TAHeadset - Chris KingBottom Bracket - Chris KingCrankset - Middleburn RS8 X-Type Uno 32TSprocket - Chris King 18T / 17TChain - KMC K9 9-speedPedals - Shimano XTGrips - Ergon BiolederHandlebar - Carver Titanium 730mm flatbar 9 degree sweepStem - Thomson 70mm, 0 degree riseSeatpost - Black Sheep titanium with Thomson head, 27.2mm width, 20mm laybackSaddle - Chromag Trailmaster Limited titanium rails, brown leatherBrakes - Shimano XTWheels - Hope Pro 2 hubs with Spank Oozy 295 Trail rims, DT Swiss spokes, brass nipples Shimano RT76 rotorsTyres - Schwalbe Nobby Nic front (now Rocket Ron due to stock issues) and Racing Ralph rear. Waterbottle cages - Blackburn stainless And of course...a PDW King of Ding bell
amasendeinja Posted March 8, 2015 Author Posted March 8, 2015 Get that Tupperware abomination outta my thread son! ???? A carbon Black Sheep does not and likely shall not ever exist...fat or otherwise
deanbean Posted March 8, 2015 Posted March 8, 2015 Get that Tupperware abomination outta my thread son! ???? A carbon Black Sheep does not and likely shall not ever exist...fat or otherwiseReport his post, blasphemy I say
the nerd Posted March 8, 2015 Posted March 8, 2015 Yeah he seems to be advertising his wares all over the hub since yesterday.
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