henningvr Posted July 28, 2016 Author Posted July 28, 2016 Jewbacca - thanks! I just spoke to Andrew at Cyclopro - he told me the same - I can use a tapered steerer!
arendoog Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 OK, it took quite a bit longer than planned, but today was the day. I've had it with gears (flame suit on). I rode SS for a good 20 km today, with a geared (1x9) bike, so what the hell. In my QFR (Quest For Reliability) I have decided to finally take the plunge. Busy ordering the SS stuff right now. Here's the steed which is to be freed from gears: new_fork_momsen_small.jpg Starting with 32 x 18 and will see how it goes. I'll post a few pics when the conversion is complete. I'd love a "real" SS frame, but with the laaitie going to university I will have to wait a bit.If those are flat pedals i suggest cleats for SS riding so you can use the pulling action of the hamstring,s better .
V12man Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 I just checked the ST-R on Momsen's site................ looks like straight steerer? I just went through a mission and a half to get a tapered steerer Niner fork. (Maybe Johann Rissik wants to swap forks? ) Definately can use a tapered steerer fork on the momsen - no issues at all, although my mate had to do a small bit of filing on his Chinese carbon fork steerer to get it to not rub the frame inside the steerer tube (ok - I did it, but not even 0.5mm, really just excess resin)
dirtrider Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Got tapered Rapid fork on my STR . Use the external bottom cup like somebody mentioned , not the internal aluminium spacer !!
dirtrider Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 If those are flat pedals i suggest cleats for SS riding so you can use the pulling action of the hamstring,s better . Cleats on a SS ? Might as well put a suspension fork on as well then .
henningvr Posted July 28, 2016 Author Posted July 28, 2016 If those are flat pedals i suggest cleats for SS riding so you can use the pulling action of the hamstring,s better . I hear what you are saying, but I am a flat pedal guy. Trapping around in my 5.10 Camp Fours. They stick like crazy, and when I need to hike or trudge, they are super for that too.
henningvr Posted July 28, 2016 Author Posted July 28, 2016 I took the plunge and ordered this: No chain tensioner required!
IH8MUD Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 I took the plunge and ordered this: ST-R29.jpg No chain tensioner required! Always funny/interesting how one's SS build/dream/plan/project always runs away with you! Happens to me . . . always. Good purchase. I presume you'll build over the stuff from your current bike? Enjoy!!
henningvr Posted July 28, 2016 Author Posted July 28, 2016 Ja, no kidding hey Yep, going to build everything that is needed over onto the ST-R.
Jewbacca Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 hahahaha That is rad. Also, don't hate on a SS with suspension forks. I have a 650b Mercer with 160mm forks on which I ran SS for a couple years.... It's for fun. There is no right or wrong way, as long as it makes you smile
henningvr Posted July 28, 2016 Author Posted July 28, 2016 Hey Jewbacca, as long as it makes you smile Agreed 100%!!! No hate here towards suspension forks. My reason for going rigid fork - my QFR (Quest for Reliability). I want to eliminate any and all things that might go wrong, as much as I can of course. Hence the SS route. I stay out in the sticks, so when something does go wrong, it usually becomes an ordeal to (eventually) get the bike to a shop etc. Basically I want a bike that is ride-able 24/7, 7 days per week, with the minimum amount of tweaking/fixing/maintenance required. I started out on a Bridgestone MB-1 back in 1993 and rode it for many years. Still slapping myself for ever selling that bike. So, to get back on a rigid fork wasn't really anything unusual for me. In fact, it made me feel right at home
henningvr Posted July 29, 2016 Author Posted July 29, 2016 So, before I decided to go the SS route, I was contemplating a 1 x 11 drive train upgrade (SLX for around R4,600). For a bit less than that, I got the following: - 32T Rapidé SingleMinded® NW Ultralight Ring - R499.00- 18T Rapidé SingleMinded® Singlespeed Cog - R129.00- YBN MK918N Single Speed Chain - R189.00- Rapidé Single Chainring Bolt Set of 5 - R179.00- Rapidé Singlespeed Spacers And Lockring Kit - R129.00- Momsen ST-R 29 frame - R3,100.00 Total: R4,225.00 No turning back now. Gonna have to MTFU and ride.
jcmeyerSS Posted July 29, 2016 Posted July 29, 2016 32:18 works for most, used that for SabieX and then 34:18 on the flatter stuff. At the moment is ride pretty flat stuff.
BenReaper Posted July 29, 2016 Posted July 29, 2016 Congrats henningvr, you're gonna have a solid build there. R3100, 00 sounds good for that STR frame, I might have to visit my local Momsen dealer. Sent from my S40 using Tapatalk
henningvr Posted July 29, 2016 Author Posted July 29, 2016 IH8MUD - willdo for sure. BenReaper - I got mine from Cyclosport. Andrew had one L size (white) in stock, so I decided to grab it right away. Really looking forward to this.
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