Ryanpmb Posted April 10, 2016 Share Right my new build.Momsen STR -29 Large frame (silver/black)Edge Design rigid 29er forkRapide wheel setRapide 720mm bar/70mm stemRapide seat postBontrager carbon saddleRaceface NW 34 (to be replaced with an Absolute Black 34 Oval this week)Momsen Design gripsElixir R brakesShimano SPD pedalsBontrager 29-2 Expert 2.2 tyre front (to be replaced with a Specialized Ground Control 2.3 soon)Specialized Ground Control Grid 2.1 tyre rearWeight on bathroom scale 10kgBuilt by Wayne from Rapide. First ride impression: did a 2hour ride at Modders yesterday. Man the rigid is awesome. Super stiff and pointing the bike where you wanting to go is so easy. Light and fast. Takes some getting used to not having the front compress when cornering. I need to practice more thought the rocky bits.front is very light so picking up the front wheel and placing it was fun. Current conditioning will need to improve as I felt knackered last night from the harshness of the ride. Great fun. image.jpg image.jpg image.jpgNot sure how well an oval ring will work without any 'give' in the drive train... The compromise of having to run too much slack just to use a oval ring would be too great for me. dirtrider and Bobbo_SA 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/85763-post-your-mtb-ss/page/172/#findComment-2859687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted April 10, 2016 Share Not sure how well an oval ring will work without any 'give' in the drive train... The compromise of having to run too much slack just to use a oval ring would be too great for me.Shouldn't be a problem, provided the same number of teeth are engaged throughout the rotation. IIRC Sheldon Brown wrote an article on his use of a Shimano Biopace chainring on his fixie Edited April 10, 2016 by Flowta Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/85763-post-your-mtb-ss/page/172/#findComment-2859749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleDom Posted April 10, 2016 Share Not sure how well an oval ring will work without any 'give' in the drive train... The compromise of having to run too much slack just to use a oval ring would be too great for me.It's not a thing. Oval was a great decision for me on my SS. Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/85763-post-your-mtb-ss/page/172/#findComment-2859759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roneblack46 Posted April 10, 2016 Share I been following a thread on the mtbr single speed forum. See link below.( hope the link works- pasting on iPad). The Absolute Black developer is present there. No issues with running on single speed. http://forums.mtbr.com/singlespeed/oval-rings-unfair-advantage-singlespeed-932469.html Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/85763-post-your-mtb-ss/page/172/#findComment-2859772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf Posted April 10, 2016 Share wait what, oval chain rings on ss?Googled it, and I see its actually a thing. anyone here done it? and does it work well? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/85763-post-your-mtb-ss/page/172/#findComment-2860191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleDom Posted April 10, 2016 Share wait what, oval chain rings on ss?Googled it, and I see its actually a thing. anyone here done it? and does it work well?Yip. It's works beautifully. Once you know, you know. Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk Gandalf 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/85763-post-your-mtb-ss/page/172/#findComment-2860205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8MUD Posted April 11, 2016 Share Right my new build.Momsen STR -29 Large frame (silver/black)Edge Design rigid 29er forkRapide wheel setRapide 720mm bar/70mm stemRapide seat postBontrager carbon saddleRaceface NW 34 (to be replaced with an Absolute Black 34 Oval this week)Momsen Design gripsElixir R brakesShimano SPD pedalsBontrager 29-2 Expert 2.2 tyre front (to be replaced with a Specialized Ground Control 2.3 soon)Specialized Ground Control Grid 2.1 tyre rearWeight on bathroom scale 10kgBuilt by Wayne from Rapide. First ride impression: did a 2hour ride at Modders yesterday. Man the rigid is awesome. Super stiff and pointing the bike where you wanting to go is so easy. Light and fast. Takes some getting used to not having the front compress when cornering. I need to practice more thought the rocky bits.front is very light so picking up the front wheel and placing it was fun. Current conditioning will need to improve as I felt knackered last night from the harshness of the ride. Great fun.image.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpg Wow nice SS build!!And the colour scheme with the silver and black looks very good! Well done and enjoy. Edited April 11, 2016 by IH8MUD Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/85763-post-your-mtb-ss/page/172/#findComment-2860757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted April 11, 2016 Share Very nice build roneblack! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/85763-post-your-mtb-ss/page/172/#findComment-2860779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted April 14, 2016 Share My new build has stated.... Singular Swift frame - MediumSingular Swift Steel ForkHope/Crest WheelsR1 Brakes with braided hoses and carbon leversLook Pedals Everything is on its way in so pics will follow in due course... IH8MUD, Raab and Gandalf 3 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/85763-post-your-mtb-ss/page/172/#findComment-2863634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
I FLY Posted April 14, 2016 Share Yip. It's works beautifully. Once you know, you know. Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk We have the AB oval 34 on both our SS bikes. My bike has horizontal sliding dropouts and my wife's bike has vertical dropouts with a chain tensioner No problems with chain tensioning or dropping chains. Gandalf 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/85763-post-your-mtb-ss/page/172/#findComment-2863659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8MUD Posted April 14, 2016 Share My new build has stated.... Singular Swift frame - MediumSingular Swift Steel ForkHope/Crest WheelsR1 Brakes with braided hoses and carbon leversLook Pedals Everything is on its way in so pics will follow in due course... Mmmm . . . sounds very nice already. Can't wait for some pics. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/85763-post-your-mtb-ss/page/172/#findComment-2863666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf Posted April 14, 2016 Share My new build has stated.... Singular Swift frame - MediumSingular Swift Steel ForkHope/Crest WheelsR1 Brakes with braided hoses and carbon leversLook Pedals Everything is on its way in so pics will follow in due course... joh joh! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/85763-post-your-mtb-ss/page/172/#findComment-2863695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roneblack46 Posted April 14, 2016 Share First ride with the AB 34 oval today. From the first pedal it just felt right. Smoother pedal stroke. Felt like the whole pedal revolution you are pushing the gear forward (hope that sounds right). On loose uphill struggle under power it also felt smoother allowing better traction. No issues with chain tension. The 2.3 Specialized Ground Control up front makes a huge difference upfront soaking up trail chatter. Vetseun 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/85763-post-your-mtb-ss/page/172/#findComment-2864183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted April 14, 2016 Share First ride with the AB 34 oval today. From the first pedal it just felt right. Smoother pedal stroke. Felt like the whole pedal revolution you are pushing the gear forward (hope that sounds right). On loose uphill struggle under power it also felt smoother allowing better traction. No issues with chain tension. The 2.3 Specialized Ground Control up front makes a huge difference upfront soaking up trail chatter.image.jpgI am keen to do that. Only concern was chain tension. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/85763-post-your-mtb-ss/page/172/#findComment-2864190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
amasendeinja Posted April 14, 2016 Share Oval chainrings on a SS? Sacrilege! What next....hydraulic disc brakes? Shame on you! ???? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/85763-post-your-mtb-ss/page/172/#findComment-2864210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted April 14, 2016 Share Thanks chaps, Ryanpmb has helped me work out what I want, he knows his stuff. I'll post pics once everything arrives. I'm looking for options on ss cranks. Any ideas? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/85763-post-your-mtb-ss/page/172/#findComment-2864311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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