Post your mtb SS

[JanJan]

Interesting looking setup. If mine gives me trouble I'll look into this. So far it hasn't given me a moment of trouble. Might be helped by the small chainring.

If you do experience some chain drops, you can also look at Rapide's half-link chains which seems stronger and provide a better wrap.

[Mattwalt]

I have used a few half link chains. They stretch like crazy - removed 4 half links in 3 months - thats 50mm of stretch (must have strong legs). Totally decimated my chainring and cog.

 

Personally I’m not a fan.

 

My go-to is KMC’s Z610 HX - its a heavy duty SS chain in 3/32.

[BenGraham]

I have used a few half link chains. They stretch like crazy - removed 4 half links in 3 months - thats 50mm of stretch (must have strong legs). Totally decimated my chainring and cog.

 

Personally I’m not a fan.

 

My go-to is KMC’s Z610 HX - its a heavy duty SS chain in 3/32.

What the heck that's a ton of stretch. I can see why they'd stretch though its inherent in the design the little bend in the plate just slowly straightens out presumably. Mine at present is a 10 speed kmc. Yes overpriced for a single speed chain but when I bought it I was trying to get my RD back up and running hadn't yet considered getting rid of it entirely.

[Mattwalt]

Yeah - when I first tried a half-link chain thought it would be a match in heaven - nice simple ‘magic gear’ setup etc. 

 

I’m busy trying out one of YBN’s SS 3/32 chains from Rapide at the moment - its a nice chain - but had long enough to see what the stretch is like. 

 

The other thing worth noting is with single-arm tensioners like Rapide sells if the u-shaped chain guide plate - its very chain width/line specific - 1/8th chains tend to be too wide and catch the plate pulling it into the chain locking up the drive - find with a 3/32 chain the removable chain connector link with its extra plate just clips.  

 

The one I have is a very early one from 2003 :-) Its the first tensioner I had. Managed to fiddle so it works in push up mode.

[MORNE]

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i'm a simple man...I see a Cotic, I hit like.

[Bicycle Supply Chain]

my single speed proto type Ti contraband Ritchey P-29 built to replicate the P-21/23 of the 90’s. But may look SS. But running Rohloff IGH hub.

[Mattwalt]

Those are sweet.

 

Been after a 27.5/29er set up for ages. 

[Hairy]

my single speed proto type Ti contraband Ritchey P-29 built to replicate the P-21/23 of the 90’s. But may look SS. But running Rohloff IGH hub.

               

[Hairy]

Ritchey P-29 built to replicate the P-21/23 of the 90’s. But may look SS. But running Rohloff IGH hub.

How does the bike handle on the trails with a Rohloff hub ... can you fell the weight on tech trails at all, or when bunny hopping the bike .... #AskingFor_a_Friend!

[Bicycle Supply Chain]

Howsit. I did a weight comparison when I installed the setup. The full Rohloff system is only 900gr heavier than full 1x xtr 985 system (including a rear hub). So probably not far off SLx for weight.

 

But it’s ALL on the rear wheel. Think it was 1.8kg for the hub alone. So yes it’s heavy. But on flowing trails it’s not too noticeable. It is when you jump or flick the rear. Very noticeable.

[Pieta Swanepoel]

I love my SS Ritchey P-29er. Best bike I have owned

[RocknRolla]

Momsen

On-one

Ritchey

Lynskey

Singular

Surley

Mercer

Black Sheep

too many desirable frames out there, not enough money.

 

(these are the ones I have seen in real life - nevermind everything that is available to see online)

[jasssper]

Does anyone have any experience with a Kikker rigid fork?

 

Looking to replace the Reba on my STR single speed.

[Hairy]

Momsen

On-one

Ritchey

Lynskey

Singular

Surley

Mercer

Black Sheep

too many desirable frames out there, not enough money.

 

(these are the ones I have seen in real life - nevermind everything that is available to see online)

Add to that list the guys from Hermanus with Calculus Bikes that do wonders in Ti

[Bicycle Supply Chain]

[eddy]

Momsen

On-one

Ritchey

Lynskey

Singular

Surley

Mercer

Black Sheep

too many desirable frames out there, not enough money.

 

(these are the ones I have seen in real life - nevermind everything that is available to see online)

What have Niner and Cotic done to offend you ?