Post your mtb SS

[henk1974]

the rotor are the wrong way round i think

 

Hi, where does one get that fork, and how hard is it

[Pieter1]

Sorry SS with belt drive chain

Dangle has one. I think it's in the bike porn thread.

[Swift01]

Seems like I will have to come and show you okes how to gooi some lekker broadies

 

Is that Merida a mtb fork or cyclo-cross fork?

Not sure just says merida. I got it from a friend.

[MTBc]

Yup, still deciding what kind of decals to fit....

 

No, I rattlecan sprayed and clearcoated the frame. Trust me, you have to be so patient and careful doing that - certainly learned a lot doing it myself.

The last paint went on 5 days ago and the finish is still soft enough to dent with a fingernail. Needless to say I haven't ridden her yet.

 

I have a subject. am keen to slowly start on an SS project (the longer i take, the more chance i have to get strong enough to actually ride it ). excuse my ignorance... but rattlecan as in spray paint with a balletjie in it?? and what did you use for clearcoating?

[V12man]

I have a subject. am keen to slowly start on an SS project (the longer i take, the more chance i have to get strong enough to actually ride it ). excuse my ignorance... but rattlecan as in spray paint with a balletjie in it?? and what did you use for clearcoating?

 

Rattlecan clearcoat......

 

But the rattlecan stuff is generally rubbish quality - fades, chips and cracks easily - better to go with a small touchup gun and automotive paints.

[divernick]

If you're going to paint by yourself, use ENAMEL for colour and clear. The normal lacquer stuff is rubbish. Otherwise send in for powder coating. Or strip and polish.

[Meezo]

Some upgrades....

 

SLX brakes had older ones

Superstar Components Hubs laced onto AMC hoops

Shimano 8 speed chain

 

Testing her at Oak Valley tomorrow can't wait

[jcmeyerSS]

Safari

[divernick]

As long as we're posting pics....

 

Modders:

[nathrix]

Sorry SS with belt drive chain

My Sawyer with belt drive; muddy after riding usn red barn race earlier this year and a picture after I gave it a wash, rode through mud during that race as if it wasn't there, no chain suck and NO lube required...

[Guest Latent Blue]

My Sawyer with belt drive; muddy after riding usn red barn race earlier this year and a picture after I gave it a wash, rode through mud during that race as if it wasn't there, no chain suck and NO lube required...

Oh man that's beatiful!!!

[Meezo]

Anyone got tensioner for me. For normal dropouts???

[VicanZA]

Thinking of doing my first SS will try building it myself (first full bike build). Going 650b gonna save cash as I don't need a groupie! What ratio do u run front and back? Average ride about 500m climb? Don't wanna be pushing to much.

[Guest Latent Blue]

Anyone got tensioner for me. For normal dropouts???

 

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/50344-rapide-singlespeed-converter-kit-and-sprocket/

http://www.rapide.co.za/pON-ONE%20DOOFER%20SINGLESPEED%20CHAIN%20TENSIONER/On-One-Doofer-Singlespeed-Chain-Tensioner.aspx#.UacqtJzp-Xk

[Guest Latent Blue]

[shaper]

Thinking of doing my first SS will try building it myself (first full bike build). Going 650b gonna save cash as I don't need a groupie! What ratio do u run front and back? Average ride about 500m climb? Don't wanna be pushing to much.

Most start on 32 x 18, should be easier enough for most hills and general riding