KnobbyMech Posted November 4, 2011 Share Well spotted sir! Personally I think it's the ultimate car - 4 wheel drive, 225kW, 6 speed box, 9.2lires/100km, 3 suspension settings (melow, keen and OH MY GOD), all the mod cons you can think of and completely affordable thanks to Volvo's non existent resale value. She is getting on a bit but the new ones are crazy prices so I think we'll be together for some time yet Speaking of Volvo's poor resale - that's my their slogan is "Volvo - for life" @Iron - yeah thanks for that This one is much easier to ride with both feet attached to the bike. The staff at the hospital miss me though - I had serious frequent flyer miles there! SS only please. @Iron, actually I am a fan, that is why I often view this tread. Love what guys do to theser bikes that would otherwise never be ridden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted November 4, 2011 Share @Iron, actually I am a fan, that is why I often view this tread. Love what guys do to theser bikes that would otherwise never be ridden. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGuy Posted November 4, 2011 Share SS only please. Phew I am safe then as my Volvo regularly gets stuck in one gear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmeyerSS Posted November 4, 2011 Share whens the next SS ride? vlei 24hr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorcesterWheelers Posted December 9, 2011 Share My new L1tespeed - SS. All my old unused bits & pieces lying around. - Frame: Litespeed Ti frame with welded seattube with a shim in to keep from going again) - Fork: Very old SID fork, not sure of exact age, but definately at least 8-10years old. - Cranks: Old set of Superlight Stork Powerarm carbon road cranks that cracked and got repaired by carbon guys. - Wheels: AM Classic v-brake rims & hubs. Had my 1st ride with it this am and had an awesome ride! I'm definately HOOKED!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted December 9, 2011 Share Nice ride ! your life will never be the same again Welcome to the wonderful world of SS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippa Posted December 9, 2011 Share Waiting for my SS specific frame to arrive. Ooooooo, can't wait!!!! BaGearA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted December 9, 2011 Share Nice , what make ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted December 9, 2011 Share Waiting for my SS specific frame to arrive. Ooooooo, can't wait!!!!Those drop outs sure are pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippa Posted December 9, 2011 Share Nice , what make ? 2012 Kona Unit. Well, frame and fork only as the complete bikes are only available in Feb next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted December 9, 2011 Share 2012 Kona Unit. Well, frame and fork only as the complete bikes are only available in Feb next year. Nice ... where did you manage to find this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted December 9, 2011 Share 2012 Kona Unit. Well, frame and fork only as the complete bikes are only available in Feb next year. Sweet , good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippa Posted December 9, 2011 Share Nice ... where did you manage to find this? Started off at the Kona website, which led me to Maverick Cycles (the official distributor) in Durban. Placed an order and it should arrive before Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted December 9, 2011 Share Started off at the Kona website, which led me to Maverick Cycles (the official distributor) in Durban. Placed an order and it should arrive before Christmas. Keep us posted as soon as it arrives! I'm craving a sliding-dropout frame myself....but I want a 26-inch one, which seem kind rare... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippa Posted December 9, 2011 Share Keep us posted as soon as it arrives! I'm craving a sliding-dropout frame myself....but I want a 26-inch one, which seem kind rare... The only stock bike that I was able to find in 26 inch with adjustable dropouts was the Cotic Simple and it really fell short of what I was looking for. Of course, the other option is full custom, from the likes of Black Cat, Misfit Psycles, Sycip, etc, all around $2000 for a frame, regardless of material. I'll post up pictures as the build goes on, but currently I have the following: Kona Unit 18" frame - Soft OrangeXT crank with Blackspire Mono Veloce SS chainring 32 toothWheels - Black A2Z hubs with green Loaded AMXC29 rimsOrange Fire Eye spacer kit18 tooth Gussett Double six rear cog Not sure what I want to do with the stem, bar, seatpost and saddle as yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted December 9, 2011 Share Only one thing for bar stem and seatpost... Perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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