Jewbacca Posted June 2, 2020 Posted June 2, 2020 @hairy.Why you running your qr on the rhs? Convention is leftFront wheel on the right away from the brake rotor. Rear would be left away from the RD. I've always done this for ease of access. Running the QR on the left on the front wheel would just be silly wouldn't it? Pretty sure all my 15mm fork axles also have the lever on the drive side.... Hairy 1
NotSoBigBen Posted June 2, 2020 Posted June 2, 2020 Front wheel on the right away from the brake rotor. Rear would be left away from the RD. I've always done this for ease of access. Running the QR on the left on the front wheel would just be silly wouldn't it? Pretty sure all my 15mm fork axles also have the lever on the drive side....Funny you say that, at the bike shop my son always does it the way you say, rear on the left and front on the right... I put both on the left, habit I suppose and it just 'looks' right [emoji12] Jakkals. and Mtree 2
Hairy Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 Front wheel on the right away from the brake rotor. Rear would be left away from the RD. I've always done this for ease of access. Running the QR on the left on the front wheel would just be silly wouldn't it? Pretty sure all my 15mm fork axles also have the lever on the drive side....
andyrtmorgan Posted June 3, 2020 Posted June 3, 2020 awesome - tks guys. the main challenge will be our numbers for sure. comments about colors - it was our 2017 range that really sucked! the 2018 and 2019 stuff is alot better but unfortunately you don't see them in many shops ... but agree 2017 we did not do ourselves any favors! the 2020 range is about to get updated on the site -- colors are VERY MUCH ON POINT --- we are not a niche brand in anyway so we have to respect the good old 80/20 rule for that. we have to do 100 frames minimum to justify this kind of project -- so if we split it over 3 sizes it is just over 30 per size --- a tough ask in the current climate. but let's see. Next question -- anyone seen the really cool new Evil Gravel Bike? ( some spy pics popping up on Radavist etc ) I really like that bike! what about a MONSTER CROSS GRAVEL bike? is that not more where things are going for SA riding? would love to do something in that space ... Sjoe... I'm busy converting my V1 STR frame (which was a nice SS gathering dust) to a nice gravel tourer as that seems to be what me and my mates are doing more of these days. Overnight bikepacking tours with 100ish km gravel days. Definitely seems to be something that is gaining popularity, but there are not many options for steel gravel frames locally. I have been riding an alloy Specialized Tri-Cross which I picked up in the UK but it was hard as a goat's knee on anything but a super-smooth surface. Looking forward to the compliance that I know the STR will give me, but would like the option of being able to pick up a slightly lighter, more gravel specific steel frame. In an XL! Just looking for a carbon rigid fork to finish my build, then I'll post a pic.
andyrtmorgan Posted June 6, 2020 Posted June 6, 2020 Sjoe... I'm busy converting my V1 STR frame (which was a nice SS gathering dust) to a nice gravel tourer as that seems to be what me and my mates are doing more of these days. Overnight bikepacking tours with 100ish km gravel days. Definitely seems to be something that is gaining popularity, but there are not many options for steel gravel frames locally. I have been riding an alloy Specialized Tri-Cross which I picked up in the UK but it was hard as a goat's knee on anything but a super-smooth surface. Looking forward to the compliance that I know the STR will give me, but would like the option of being able to pick up a slightly lighter, more gravel specific steel frame. In an XL! Just looking for a carbon rigid fork to finish my build, then I'll post a pic.
colindavie86 Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 Hi GuysAnyone know the rider height recommendations for the STF/R? Would someone 196cm tall fit on the large frame?Thanks
Hairy Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 Hi GuysAnyone know the rider height recommendations for the STF/R? Would someone 196cm tall fit on the large frame?ThanksI am 1.78m tall and find the large with a 60mm stem is just large enough ... at 1.96m I would say you are too tall.
MORNE Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 Yup. I’m 197 and a large str/f would be too small for sure.
TYGA Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 I am 1.78m tall and find the large with a 60mm stem is just large enough ... at 1.96m I would say you are too tall. Same here, perfect with 50mm stem.At 196 the sizing chart on the website puts you solidly on XL. https://momsenbikes.com/shop/frames-steel-29/frame-momsen-str29-2018-green/
Procrates Posted November 18, 2020 Posted November 18, 2020 Hi Guys. Would anyone here consider swopping their 135mm dropouts for the new 142mm dropouts? From what I could find on the web these should be standard Tange/IRD dropous and should be interchangeable. I am seriously considering this frame but I need the 135mm to run the Rohloff.
Hairy Posted November 18, 2020 Posted November 18, 2020 Hi Guys. Would anyone here consider swopping their 135mm dropouts for the new 142mm dropouts? From what I could find on the web these should be standard Tange/IRD dropous and should be interchangeable. I am seriously considering this frame but I need the 135mm to run the Rohloff.Do Rohloff not offer a spacer kit for the hub to go up to 142mm?
Procrates Posted November 18, 2020 Posted November 18, 2020 Do Rohloff not offer a spacer kit for the hub to go up to 142mm? I saw that they do have axle kits now but its also an exercise in weighing up the costs. Something like this:https://www.cyclemonkey.com/blog/tech-talk-rohloffs-through-axle-a12-hubs
Hairy Posted November 18, 2020 Posted November 18, 2020 I saw that they do have axle kits now but its also an exercise in weighing up the costs. Something like this:https://www.cyclemonkey.com/blog/tech-talk-rohloffs-through-axle-a12-hubsWith the axel at least you are future proofing the wheels should you elect to buy another frame again.
Procrates Posted November 18, 2020 Posted November 18, 2020 With the axel at least you are future proofing the wheels should you elect to buy another frame again. I hear you, valid point. At this stage it would be cheaper if someone wants to swop. Jewbacca 1
Jewbacca Posted November 18, 2020 Posted November 18, 2020 I hear you, valid point. At this stage it would be cheaper if someone wants to swop.Contact David Mercer at the Bijou... He uses those drop outs
MajG Posted November 26, 2020 Posted November 26, 2020 Need some input, would the below fork fit in the STR frame?Dont want to buy the wrong black friday deal
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