Hairy Posted March 17, 2018 Share By that stage I just wanted to ride the bike.... waiting for it to be finished, painted etc was killing me. It did land up with a Black/Kashima Fox 34 Talas 120/160 and internal dropper etc.... But that particular day was all about function!all bad jokes and fooling around aside ... how about a couple of nice pics please... if not here, then on the Mercer thread would be most appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunariaan Posted March 17, 2018 Share Contraband Rogue. You won't look back.You got a pic?Sorry im remote and net net is shyte Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted March 18, 2018 Share I disagree on the contraband. I’ve looked seriously into buying one previously but for the money a momsen is better. The geo on the contraband was just odd for me as is the straight steerer on a “modern” bike. So see if you can find one in the flesh first to have a go on. But as they say, everyone is different so maybe it’s just me and you end up loving it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted March 18, 2018 Share As for the SS’s I’ve had and loved: GT peace 9r (canti only frame - was the best for me of the steel) GT peace 9r’s x2 - disc (great bikes) Ragley td1 - my current 10 year owned and loved will never sell! Could of others I’ve had but couldn’t get along with, notably a niner mcr (same as a sir just for gears) couldn’t get used to the geo, frame was on the small side of medium and struggled from day one. Loved it but couldn’t live with it. So take your time, find something that fits right! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Calculus Bikes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted March 18, 2018 Share I disagree on the contraband. I’ve looked seriously into buying one previously but for the money a momsen is better. The geo on the contraband was just odd for me as is the straight steerer on a “modern” bike. So see if you can find one in the flesh first to have a go on. But as they say, everyone is different so maybe it’s just me and you end up loving it. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThe 1st gen Contraband's had a straight steerer. The later gen had a tapered steerer. The Rogue and the SIR are actually really similar, but the SIR is better. (I have a feeling the rogue was actually made in the old NINER factory). I have owned both. The thing is, replacing a SIR with anything other than a new SIR or a really rad custom bike (think 44 bikes, retrotec/inglis, sklar) is going to be a step backwards. The Momsens are heavy. Even a custom Mercer frame is going to land up heavier than your current bike and building it in Columbus life (equivalent of the 853) will be really expensive. In my opinion, if you really want to upgrade to something that is better than what you have, contact Calculus bikes. Custom Titanium, designed for you.. Hairy, TNOSE_E and the nerd 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted March 18, 2018 Share Yeah Ti is special. I adore my Singular but my Litespeed CX bike is something even more special. Calculus Bikes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted March 19, 2018 Share Loving my ST-F Nice bike!Just not a fan of those taxi tyres. It could also wannna be a Harley with them white or cream walls Personal choice I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmeyerSS Posted June 26, 2018 Share 20180209_160117.jpg No words necessary.miss mine so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roneblack46 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Um currently on a SIR 9 and it has served me well over a few years.Im thinking about something new.Whats new on steel frames..here and abroad.It must have a biocentric bb or dropout-i dont like a visible tensioner.Also do any of you ever race a carbon frame SS fulltime and does it hold.What frames and what tensioners? Sent from my SM-G925F using TapatalkThis may be a bit late but here goes. I only race on my carbon SS bike - quick summary: Chinese carbon CS 057 frame with BB30Wheels Manufacturing EBBCarbon Marvel 25mm internal rim, Hope Pro 4 wheel set (front hub Boost)Rockshox Reba Boost 120mm fork with spacer to run 100mm travelEither Maxxis 2.35 Ikons or Racing Ralph/Rocket Ron combogear ratios run: 34Oval/ 16,17,18,20 depending on course profile. I have ridden this bike with rigid carbon fork for about a year since April last year. Since March this year had the Reba on. Ridden the bike hard on all types of terrain. Completed Tour de Tuli last year (rigid) and ran it on Joberg2C this year. Definitely a lot faster with the Reba than rigid (but that is another discussion altogether) Before I get flamed - I also have a first generation Momsen STR with rigid carbon fork. Running 34Oval/16 most of the time. The steel SS is my week/training bike. The Wheels Manufacturing EBB takes about 10min to set if changing ratios with absolutely no movement so far. Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me rida my bicycle Posted June 26, 2018 Share Someone told me the other day his ss has 2 gears, trap en stap. Hahaha Hairy and BenReaper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenReaper Posted June 26, 2018 Share Someone told me the other day his ss has 2 gears, trap en stap. HahahaDie meer bekende gesegte is "3 ratte - sit, staan en stoot".[emoji6] Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk NotSoBigBen and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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