Ryanpmb Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 Built and ridden. Glad to be exploring in the Midlands again.
BernardG Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 Wanted to ask who of the hubbers have a Niner RLT and what build? Looking at the Sram Rival build, any input or other options. Also looked at Giant TCX. Budget around R40k. Or Bowman Footscray import and self build. Just toying with ideas... thanks.
Underachiever Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 (Wanted to ask who of the hubbers have a Niner RLT and what build? Looking at the Sram Rival build, any input or other options. Also looked at Giant TCX. Budget around R40k. Or Bowman Footscray import and self build. Just toying with ideas... thanks.) I have a RLT - the Niner 2 star build (105 gruppo), Alu frameI paid much less than R40k and got a good deal for the price. Great looking bike, that does the job. A future plan will be to match the frame with a 27.5 wheelset and 2.0 wide MTB tyres - this will help to ride much rougher stuff with confidence PROS:Cool looking bike!!!!A great gravel grinder - very stable on gravel and tar105 - 11 spd performs very well CONS:Was more expensive than the Giant, but better lookingAlu is a very harsh rideBike is on the heavy sideBB7 brakes, especially with the back rotor at 140mm, are underperformingNiner saddle was replaced with a GobiNiner zero offset seatpost was replaced with a 15mm offset ProNiner Cx rims very difficult to convert to tubeless - they seem to lose air, even with different tyres. Air leaks at the tyre bead. Maxxis Mimmo tyres not suited for RSA gravel riding - not resilient enough.
eddy Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 Wanted to ask who of the hubbers have a Niner RLT and what build? Looking at the Sram Rival build, any input or other options. Also looked at Giant TCX. Budget around R40k. Or Bowman Footscray import and self build. Just toying with ideas... thanks.I built up a RLT steel late last year using parts that came off an earlier bike. Sram red 2x10 with Hope wheels and cable to hydraulic brakes. It is a great ride and in the same position I'd buy the same bike.
Patchelicious Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 What is your guys take about handlebar width and material? Should one go a size up from road bars? Does switching to Carbon bars help with compliance?
jcza Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 New toy. Patch I have standard bars but thinking of going wider.
King_Crispy Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Some pics of my ride????????Some new trails awaiting me after the 947 and when it is drier IMG_0524.JPG IMG_0525.JPG This looks like funIMG_0526.JPG Even went past the local cementry ????????IMG_0527.JPG Lots of fun this bike????????Nice looking bars (and bike)What bars are you running?
Monark Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Patch go wider so that you have some steering leverage in single track
Patchelicious Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Patch go wider so that you have some steering leverage in single trackThink it has 44s on the 56 frame now, 46 recommended? And on going to carbon for compliance? Or isn't that a big enough deal to worry about?
Monark Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Nah.... proper cx or packing bars need flex and alloy versions will have it in spades.
Monark Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 I prefer mine that wide to assist in the twitchy sphincter puckering moments
milky4130 Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 So a mate got this frame off CRC, but without the fork.We now need a fork without breaking the bank, anyone have any inexpensive options or alternatives? "Vitus energie cyclo-cross frame 2016Hydroformed 6061-T6 triple butted aluminiumBb 68mm BSA,Headset size: IS42/28.6" The Fork would've been a : high modulus T700hm full carbon with tapered steerer through axle config.
Sitting slip Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 IMG_5113.JPG So a mate got this frame off CRC, but without the fork.We now need a fork without breaking the bank, anyone have any inexpensive options or alternatives? "Vitus energie cyclo-cross frame 2016Hydroformed 6061-T6 triple butted aluminiumBb 68mm BSA,Headset size: IS42/28.6" The Fork would've been a : high modulus T700hm full carbon with tapered steerer through axle config.i got the whole vitus bike and call her the P.A because i ride her everyday.
LOOK695 Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 Nice looking bars (and bike)What bars are you running?Thanks I am using the Ritchey Evomax in 46cm width. Initially it felt wide coming from a 44cm on my road bike. Got it locally from Shamus https://ritcheylogic.com/comp-evomax-road-bar
jcza Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 Jcza, awesome build! More pics please! 40C Veetires WTB CrissCross Hope hubs 105 gruppo with 11-32 cassette Expertly assembled by Sprocket & Jack
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