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[V18]

@HairyI think 120mm. 

[Hairy]

1 minute ago, V18 said:

@HairyI think 120mm. 

You sure .. she looks longer than that?

I am curious as I have been eyeing out the 140mm travel fork on my YT and wondering what that would be like my STR

[V18]

@Hairyyep. Just the angle of the pic.

Here she is with her office look. Haha! 

[TYGA]

13 minutes ago, Hairy said:

You sure .. she looks longer than that?

I am curious as I have been eyeing out the 140mm travel fork on my YT and wondering what that would be like my STR

Been riding mine with a 140 Fox 34 and it’s perfect, would not want any less.

[Hairy]

3 minutes ago, TYGA said:

Been riding mine with a 140 Fox 34 and it’s perfect, would not want any less.

you rocking SS or gears?

[TYGA]

Gears ..... too steep where I do most of my riding, even a 32 x 42 leaves me wanting more on one of the climbs

[TYGA]

[Hairy]

11 minutes ago, TYGA said:

Gears ..... too steep where I do most of my riding, even a 32 x 42 leaves me wanting more on one of the climbs

All I read was that you said you have gotten old and slow

 

just like me

[supertorro]

Presenting the wife's' new steed. It started with a need for shorter cranks on her existing bike, and kind of snowballed from there. After much looking around and seeing what was available at not too steep a price, eventually built up an STF with 650b wheels. I  know: that's sacrilege! Still, it kept the geometry very similar to the current bike, but just moved the front wheel further forward, essentially dropping from a 90mm to 50mm stem. A not inconsequential change.  The result is a setup that she is much happier with and produced some unexpected responses. Apparently it "feels lighter to climb" and "is much easier to roll over stuff". The roll over is not unexpected, moving up from 26" wheels and older geometry. All in all a successful experiment, despite a minor OTB at the end of the day. 

A lot of bits were existing things lying about. 

Momsen STF 29 in medium

Manitou Marvel Pro

Magura MT4 with 180mm rotors

DT Swiss E1900

Sram GX 11-speed

Lyne AMP crankset 165mm

Lyne Dropper Post 125mm

Lyne Amp Riser bar

 

PS: To give credit where it's due: the first frame delivered had an issue, and Momsen sorted it out without problem or fuss. You don't often find that sort of service, and it bears mentioning. Good on them

Edited October 9, 2021 by supertorro

[MajG]

Great bikes these, really enjoyed mine.

The Grey fade on this frame is nice!

Not the lightest bike but climbed very well and felt very light.

Edited October 9, 2021 by MajG
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[Prince Albert Cycles]

My STF build . Have a farmer customer who wanted a steel bike . All I could get was a Momsen STF frame . He want 1X and 160mm front travel . I liked the frame so much I ordered one for myself and put this together . M frame ,Lauf Grit fork, Brooks Cambium saddle,Jones Bar, Shimano 2 x 11 .Wheels are 700C but decided to go for comfort and have 29x2.25 on . Eggbeater pedals . It is amazingly comfortable . Weight as is 12.2 but does not feel heavy when riding .

[Spinmaster]

My custom rigid Str.. And go-to bike! 

[Stalen Ros]

Recently completed XL Momsen STR build.

2018 RockShox Recon RL 120mm fork
Mavic Crossmax 29er Wheels
Maxxis Forekaster 29x2.20 Front
Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.25 Rear
SRAM Eagle GX 12-speed rear mech and cassette
Praxis Works Girder Cranks, 34T chainring
SRAM Level TLM Brakes, 180 front 160 rear
KS EXA Form 900i 125mm Dropper post
Weight 13.2kg

[Koos Likkewaan]

15 minutes ago, CorG said:

Recently completed XL Momsen STR build.

2018 RockShox Recon RL 120mm fork
Mavic Crossmax 29er Wheels
Maxxis Forekaster 29x2.20 Front
Maxxis Recon Race 29x2.25 Rear
SRAM Eagle GX 12-speed rear mech and cassette
Praxis Works Girder Cranks, 34T chainring
SRAM Level TLM Brakes, 180 front 160 rear
KS EXA Form 900i 125mm Dropper post
Weight 13.2kg

Beautiful Bike, but so many gears 😀.

There is a reason for those sliding drop outs.

[Stalen Ros]

4 minutes ago, Koos Likkewaan said:

Beautiful Bike, but so many gears 😀.

There is a reason for those sliding drop outs.

Thanks!
I personally don't see the point of a singlespeed mtb. Sliding dropouts does not force you to go singlespeed, just provides you with the option. So I might one day see your side of things and then switch, easy peasy.

[Dicky DQ]

How do you guys keep your bikes so pristine and chip free? all my bikes have chips, dings and nicks in the first month and they just keep getting more and more. Stone chips from riding where MTB's should be ridden. Do these bikes ever go proper offroad?