RodTi Posted May 31, 2011 Share That looks nice and neat, congratulations. Thanks Hairy! I think the bike looks great, let us know what you think of the Mary bars, I was looking at them this evening and wondering...... [Will do!]BTW I think the Brooks grips would have matched the bike well, but leather, I don't know, fine for posing, but for riding, I feel it could get a bit tough on the hands after a few hours in the saddle. [That's kind of what I was thinking... Would also have me hesitate to get them muddy - which sort of defeats the purpose... Will wait a while and see where I do most of my riding!]I've gone to a 36 blade, but only because I sometimes run 1x9 when I'm feeling weak. With the 32 you have a much wider range of usable rear cogs available, for those of us without super-normal leg strength. When the riding gets a bit mountainous, its a bit difficult to find a 23/24 cog, I've taken an angle grinder to an 8 speed cluster for the cogs. [i rescued my old cogs off the 9-speed cassette I had on - so will be sure to do a bit of playing around with the ratios before ordering a different blade up front!] I found that you need to run the chain over the top of the pully on that tensioner. Or the chain starts jumping if you push on a bit. Yip - been having a long look at the chain tension already... It appears slacker than what it is in the photos, I was actually debating whether or not to put a chainguard back on... With this being said, I'm no lightweight, so standing up produces a fair bit of torque ... Will definitely keep an eye on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodTi Posted May 31, 2011 Share Oh, btw - thanks for the pedals Mr. Brundson - haven't used my mtb shoes yet, but sneakers work a treat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinylguy Posted May 31, 2011 Share why do we give that frame some colour?? how about some branding... old school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted June 2, 2011 Share Nice one Do you have a pic of the whole bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodTi Posted June 3, 2011 Share Nice one Do you have a pic of the whole bike? Not yet - on the way home yesterday I was trying to convince myself not to be silly and ride whilst still sick... but then for the first time in a loooooonnnnngggggg while there was sun out when I got home - couldn't wait anymore, so took her out for a spin! So what was supposed to be a photo-opportunity, turned into ride time. Middle part of a donut to anyone who can work out which had me smiling more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodTi Posted June 14, 2011 Share Here be some pics of the whole bike! [Just for you XTC1!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moolz Posted June 14, 2011 Share Cool bike...ever thought about converting to rigid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted June 14, 2011 Share Here be some pics of the whole bike! [Just for you XTC1!] Very cool man. I've got a '93 Apex (bushed chrome) that I set up with a an on-one Fleegle bar, rigid carbon fork(still have the original fork as well) and 29er wheel up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted June 14, 2011 Share Very nice build there,hope she makes you happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted June 15, 2011 Share How does she ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodTi Posted July 5, 2011 Share How does she ride? Very quietly... Took her up the hill on Sunday.I can now confirm three things: 1.) I have re-evaluated how unfit I am.2.) I have a new MaxHR. 3.) I am having a lot of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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