Swany05 Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 Howsit guys As the topic states, im looking to build a ss. Criteria is that it needs to be CHEAP, as light as the "cheap" would allow. Rigid forksimple and as low on maintenance as possibleMedium/large frame,mech disk brakes, 26" wheels, wide bars. flat pedals. Now obviously the choice has to be made wrt the frame, Horizontal or vertical dropouts, Horizontal being the more expensive option as far as i can see. Now i don't mind a tensioner but it looks messy In my workshop i have a perfectly good large Giant elwood frame, no name v-brake wheels with the commuter tyres, seat post, and handle bars Firstly it does not look like the frame is disk compatible, any way to covert it so it can take a disk brake mount? Secondly, would fitting a rigid 26' fork kill the geometry? I may be better off buying a used frame off the hub I would like to build this to supplement my Giant anthem for when i feel like a bit more of a challenge / fooling around at the spruit if that makes sense Any advise or pointers from the experts would be greatly appreciated Cheers
V12man Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 Buy yourself a singlespeed kit and a tensioner, and give it a go, see if you like it before going too big. SS riders in general are DEFINATELY not about the bike.... If you want to try a rigid SS fork - I assume that elwood is old enough to use an old school threaded fork? - then I have one (steel) you can try in my garage if the steerer is long enough. In the real world you won't notice small changes in geometry too much - given that in general you don't ride anything particulary tricky on an SS - at least most of the time anyway.
J∆kk∆ls Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 If this is going to be used as a commuter bike forget the wide handlebars. They will get in the way when you are not on the cycle lane! Good luck and post some pics
Swany05 Posted October 6, 2015 Author Posted October 6, 2015 If this is going to be used as a commuter bike forget the wide handlebars. They will get in the way when you are not on the cycle lane! Good luck and post some pics Definitely not going to be a commuter thats for sure, thanks for the heads up though
Swany05 Posted October 6, 2015 Author Posted October 6, 2015 Buy yourself a singlespeed kit and a tensioner, and give it a go, see if you like it before going too big. SS riders in general are DEFINATELY not about the bike.... If you want to try a rigid SS fork - I assume that elwood is old enough to use an old school threaded fork? - then I have one (steel) you can try in my garage if the steerer is long enough. In the real world you won't notice small changes in geometry too much - given that in general you don't ride anything particulary tricky on an SS - at least most of the time anyway. thanks man, appreciate the offer and will let you know if i need it, I believe Rapide have an SS kit available. Ill have a look there
rock Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 SS bikes should not be build up on a small budget with old parts lying around. You will ruin it for yourself. Your SS should be the flagship bike of your stable.
Swany05 Posted October 6, 2015 Author Posted October 6, 2015 SS bikes should not be build up on a small budget with old parts lying around. You will ruin it for yourself. Your SS should be the flagship bike of your stable. Very difficult to put the Anthem on the storage rack, left abandoned and alone, to fight for itself, *dramakingmodeoff* I do know what you mean though, always wanted a blingy single speed, but never knew if i would like it. Hence doing it on the cheap until i realize
V12man Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 I believe Rapide have an SS kit available. Ill have a look thereThey do - good value too.
V12man Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 SS bikes should not be build up on a small budget with old parts lying around. You will ruin it for yourself. Your third SS should be the flagship bike of your stable. Fixed it for you...
Wolfie1 Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 Sorry to invade but i could not help.... Large 29er with wide bars carbon fork new tires 9.8kg hydraulic brakes AND FOR SALE!!!! Criteria is that it needs to be 1. CHEAP, xxas light as the "cheap" would allow. 2. Rigid fork xx3. simple and as low on maintenance as possible xx4. Medium/large frame, xx5. mech disk brakes, 6. 26" wheels, 7. wide bars. xx8. flat pedals. 5/8 not to Bad
Swany05 Posted October 6, 2015 Author Posted October 6, 2015 Sorry to invade but i could not help.... Large 29er with wide bars carbon fork new tires 9.8kg hydraulic brakes AND FOR SALE!!!! Criteria is that it needs to be 1. CHEAP, xxas light as the "cheap" would allow. 2. Rigid fork xx3. simple and as low on maintenance as possible xx4. Medium/large frame, xx5. mech disk brakes, 6. 26" wheels, 7. wide bars. xx8. flat pedals. 5/8 not to Bad Very good point there BUT now we looking at spending close on 10k, no doubt its a stunner but does that really fit the cheap build part? Man that black and red though
Wolfie1 Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 Very good point there BUT now we looking at spending close on 10k, no doubt its a stunner but does that really fit the cheap build part? Man that black and red thoughEvery man has his price but Mine is R8500 incl shipping. Should fit the cheap part
dirtrider Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 SS bikes should not be build up on a small budget with old parts lying around. You will ruin it for yourself. Your SS should be the flagship bike of your stable. That is what a SS should be . Roadies got bling SS bikes !!
J∆kk∆ls Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 Did a quick hunt for parts in the Classifieds.I'm sure there are some minor hidden costs. But not too bad. I was not looking at shipping but if you wait you find goodies in your hood! GT Zaskar Pro Frame R1000Pro Koryak Seatpost R200Easton Monkey Lite XC Carbon Bar R500Pro XLR Stem R200Shimano Deore Crank R600Hope Chainring And Integrated Bashing R300Magura Louise Brakeset R600Rival Control Trail Wheels 26" R1500Fizik gobi R500 Rapidé Single Speed Kit R509 R5909 Did not find a rigid fork that would fit your description.
Swany05 Posted October 6, 2015 Author Posted October 6, 2015 Did a quick hunt for parts in the Classifieds.I'm sure there are some minor hidden costs. But not too bad. I was not looking at shipping but if you wait you find goodies in your hood! GT Zaskar Pro Frame R1000Pro Koryak Seatpost R200Easton Monkey Lite XC Carbon Bar R500Pro XLR Stem R200Shimano Deore Crank R600Hope Chainring And Integrated Bashing R300Magura Louise Brakeset R600Rival Control Trail Wheels 26" R1500Fizik gobi R500 Rapidé Single Speed Kit R509 R5909 Did not find a rigid fork that would fit your description. The fork seems to be the only missing thing Brings the price up close to wolfie's carbon ss Man oh man
RocknRolla Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 SS should be whaterver the fark you want it to be, that's the nice part of building one up. Your certainly are not buying it out of the 2016 bike brochure. If you want to do it cheap, it's more than your right. It's also as much your right to build and spend a 40k machine that will make any Nedbank CEO blush, and salivate with envy. Take the V-man's advice, build one with what you got, ride it, and soon before long, if the bug bites, you will be finding ways to get the SS frame you want, and create the monster you have been dreaming of. (weather it be R5k or R50k)
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