henningvr Posted February 12, 2017 Posted February 12, 2017 Just scared I'm going to get a steel frame and the thing is going to be so heavy I wont be able to drag it up a hill.Boer, not to worry. I weigh 100kg, and just got back from a 70km ride on my steel single speed. Lots and lots of climbing too, so if I can do it, so can you. FYI, my bike weighs 11.9kg.
BikerBoer Posted February 12, 2017 Posted February 12, 2017 Boer, not to worry. I weight 100kg, and just got back from a 70km ride on my steel single speed. Lots and lots of climbing too, so if I can do it, so can you. FYI, my bike weighs 11.9kg.Rigid or soft fork? Dankie
henningvr Posted February 12, 2017 Posted February 12, 2017 Rigid (it's a MKM 35 with aluminium steerer and carbon blades - http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/carbon-mtb-rigid-tapered-fork).
BikerBoer Posted February 12, 2017 Posted February 12, 2017 Rigid (it's a MKM 35 with aluminium steerer and carbon blades - http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/carbon-mtb-rigid-tapered-fork).Link is dead, this one? http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/carbon-mtb-rigid-tapered-fork I see it's tapered? I wanted to bring in an On-One Inbred, but those are straight steerer. See there's some cotics in the classifieds too.
BikerBoer Posted February 12, 2017 Posted February 12, 2017 Boer, not to worry. I weigh 100kg, and just got back from a 70km ride on my steel single speed. Lots and lots of climbing too, so if I can do it, so can you. FYI, my bike weighs 11.9kg. Would love to get something like this https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-sports-bicycles-fitness/melville/mountain-bike-cotic-simple-29er+medium/1001840694040911061601609
henningvr Posted February 12, 2017 Posted February 12, 2017 Yes, that's the one. I see On-One has some straight steerer rigids.
BikerBoer Posted February 12, 2017 Posted February 12, 2017 Yes, that's the one. I see On-One has some straight steerer rigids.I saw those ja... I was looking at the white On ONe Inbred frame with the same fork you have...maybe that Monoque fork (looks cool), with some bling to add like this: http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/SASMGKIT/selle-monte-grappa-charleston-saddle-kit
Uni Posted February 12, 2017 Posted February 12, 2017 Yeah lets take this thread back to its roots and talk about your gorgeous bike... spill the beans sister.... what made you go for a Mercer? How has the experience been.... come on....I can't remember the specifics but last year while looking around for an upgrade, one of the hubbers suggested steel - I was totally ignorant and also thought - what - are you mad. One steel fan introduced me to another, who in turn pointed me towards Mercer, read up about him, saw the reviews about the bikes and got into the whole sourcing components for the build. That's been a really huge learning curve, but with some generous kind folk helping me out, it's been informative and fun. The build will probably be delayed ( I got distracted ) but I should get the frame within the next 2 weeks. Very exciting having a hand built, bespoke bike - one bike to rule them all.But I could turn out to hate it - impulsive move and all that
Uni Posted February 12, 2017 Posted February 12, 2017 Nah never! Inspiration for paint?I'm keeping it simple ...will post pics when it comes home
henningvr Posted February 12, 2017 Posted February 12, 2017 Yes, steel is real. Can't wait to see the build, Uni!
BikerBoer Posted February 12, 2017 Posted February 12, 2017 Yes, steel is real. Can't wait to see the build, Uni! Yes, steel is real. Can't wait to see the build, Uni! Herder, dis so nice foto ek maak dit sommer my desktop background!
Omumborombonga Posted February 12, 2017 Posted February 12, 2017 Someone has just listed a Cotic Solaris medium frame in the classifieds at a great price. That'll go quickly.
Monark Posted February 14, 2017 Posted February 14, 2017 I'm keeping it simple ...will post pics when it comes home Awesome, I am looking forward to it. Building your own bike is special. If you need to explain it to someone, they may never understand. Wishing you many happy miles.
T-Bob Posted February 14, 2017 Posted February 14, 2017 Just saw this and made me quite excited... 29'r trail bike. 145mm rear, Reynolds 853 / 631 and Columbus Life / Zone tubes. http://www.starlingcycles.com/murmur-29/ Handmade steel dual sus' which gets amazing reviews.
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