piotter Posted January 24, 2020 Share Are you sure you want to go 1x on the chainring? I love having my bailout gear on the steep stuff, I detest walking in a bike race, feels like sacrilege. Plus being able to still put the power down at 50kph when the 1x guys are spinning out is nice. Just something to consider. Otherwise, nice bike. I have a 32T front ring and I can't see myself needing a lower gear than when I'm on the 50T at the back - will probably start rolling backwards while pedaling. I do occasionally spin out at the top end but not often enough to be an issue. Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted January 24, 2020 Share I have a 32T front ring and I can't see myself needing a lower gear than when I'm on the 50T at the back - will probably start rolling backwards while pedaling. I do occasionally spin out at the top end but not often enough to be an issue. I hear you. The concept of a 50t cog at the back still boggles my mind...Isn't that supposed to go on the crank? piotter and peetwindhoek 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertWhitehead Posted January 24, 2020 Share I agree to a certain extent with you. On the cycle challenge last year I spun out with my 1x set-up but then again, a mtb does not really belong on the cycle challenge But what I found lately - the fitter you become the easier it becomes to spin at 130-150 cadence for short periods of a time on the flats Are you sure you want to go 1x on the chainring? I love having my bailout gear on the steep stuff, I detest walking in a bike race, feels like sacrilege. Plus being able to still put the power down at 50kph when the 1x guys are spinning out is nice. Just something to consider. Otherwise, nice bike. Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zama7 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Hey guys any idea what it costs to spray paint a bike ? Want to buy this baby but need to change the colour ASAP. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1077197239287223/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OemD Posted February 6, 2020 Share Hope you have not bought a bike yet. Just a question, have you considered financing a bike throught Yonda? I had the same budget issues you had +-R30K, but by financing it I am paying R1600 for a R55K bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrenlee Posted February 6, 2020 Share MOMSEN VIPA! Look on the hub. They come in at a great price point. Those who have them love them! Dust46! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted February 6, 2020 Share Hey guys any idea what it costs to spray paint a bike ? Want to buy this baby but need to change the colour ASAP. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1077197239287223/ The prices vary .... as each design differs widely ..... A basic single colour with a few decals is about R 2 500. Then you get jobs that takes weeks of air brushing, and causes your bank manager to loose sleep .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zama7 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Hey guys found a nice bike but want to spray paint the frame. Is it difficult to remove all the components ? (Will obviously need to get all the tools) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertWhitehead Posted February 10, 2020 Share Nope, takes about 20 - 40 min to do. Hopefully you'll send the frame away and not spray it yourself Hey guys found a nice bike but want to spray paint the frame. Is it difficult to remove all the components ? (Will obviously need to get all the tools) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zama7 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Yip got a good quote from cycle art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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