Flippa Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 Whats the difference between running it up or down? More chain wrap if you run it upwards, so theoretically less chance of the chain coming off
Swany05 Posted October 8, 2015 Author Posted October 8, 2015 More chain wrap if you run it upwards, so theoretically less chance of the chain coming offmakes sense
V12man Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 Last time i spoke with Kiwi he mentioned that the stock ones don't run inverted but that one of his other customers managed to get a reverse spring. I haven't looked at mine in detail yet, I was wondering if just changing the spring over was possible or not.No idea - I have sliding dropouts now... :clap:
the nerd Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 No idea - I have sliding dropouts now... :clap: Ooooooh!!! ha ha
Swany05 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Posted October 9, 2015 So.... picking this up today https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/158888-scott-usa-expert-provisionally-sold/ Looks like a good starting point, all that id need is the ss kit, crankset and chain ring and brakes Brakes i may also have by today, This wil by far be the cheapest way seeing as the parts i have missing are all on this bike at a very good price later stage will be a nice rigid fork upgrade etc. Onto the next question What is the preferable ratio to start off with? i was thinking 34/16 would be a decent middle of the line ratio
J∆kk∆ls Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 For R1500 that is a deal! And great way to start building a SS.
Ryanpmb Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 So.... picking this up today https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/158888-scott-usa-expert-provisionally-sold/ Looks like a good starting point, all that id need is the ss kit, crankset and chain ring and brakes Brakes i may also have by today, This wil by far be the cheapest way seeing as the parts i have missing are all on this bike at a very good price later stage will be a nice rigid fork upgrade etc. Onto the next question What is the preferable ratio to start off with? i was thinking 34/16 would be a decent middle of the line ratioI'd advise starting at 32/16.
Swany05 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Posted October 9, 2015 For R1500 that is a deal! And great way to start building a SS. Exactly why i jumped at it I'd advise starting at 32/16. I suppose this gear is the easier one, good for single track and short climbs?
Ryanpmb Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Exactly why i jumped at it I suppose this gear is the easier one, good for single track and short climbs?Pretty standard gearing for a 26" wheel bike. Good place to start for overall MTBing. Can move to a 18 if you need things easier or a 33 or 34 if you spinning out. Trick is to gear for climbs - here in KZN anyway...
RocknRolla Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Great find, and great price. as for the Ratio. on 26, I ran a 34 16 to start, and TBH it was quite difficult. was ok on the flats, but going uphill was challenging at times. rather start slightly bigger, and you can always change along the way.
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