sam en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:30:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/stw-group-buy-mtb-tubular-rims-and-tyres-from-the-czech-republic#post-3452119 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:37:53 +0000 Sam 3452119@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Any Tufo tyres are possible - I expect I'll be getting a couple of the 29ers. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/stw-group-buy-mtb-tubular-rims-and-tyres-from-the-czech-republic#post-3450165 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:08:13 +0000 c_klein87 3450165@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Hi Sam, has it got to be the xc1 tyres? or are xc2 29" possible?<br /> thanks<br /> Chris </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/stw-group-buy-mtb-tubular-rims-and-tyres-from-the-czech-republic#post-3450108 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:57:31 +0000 GregMay 3450108@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Agree that Hope would work out the best...just that bloody noise of a herd of bee's following you. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/stw-group-buy-mtb-tubular-rims-and-tyres-from-the-czech-republic#post-3446358 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:07:49 +0000 Sam 3446358@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Yep - Hope is the easiest way to go for reasonably price 28h hubs. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/stw-group-buy-mtb-tubular-rims-and-tyres-from-the-czech-republic#post-3446257 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:53:40 +0000 Rusty Mac 3446257@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Hope pro 2's come in 28 hole front and 135mm rear, not 150mm rear but i wouldn't think you would want a 150mm 28 hole hub any way.</p> <p><a href="http://www.hopetech.com/page.aspx?itemid=SPG241&amp;tab=specification" rel="nofollow">http://www.hopetech.com/page.aspx?itemid=SPG241&amp;tab=specification</a> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/stw-group-buy-mtb-tubular-rims-and-tyres-from-the-czech-republic#post-3446241 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:51:22 +0000 njee20 3446241@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Not a huge amount! King, Tune, DT Swiss, Hope may do some... </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/stw-group-buy-mtb-tubular-rims-and-tyres-from-the-czech-republic#post-3446212 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:47:55 +0000 mustard 3446212@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>kinda tempted but what sort of optons are ther for 28h mtb hubs? My Google-fu is weak with this one...</p> <p>and a wee bump <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/stw-group-buy-mtb-tubular-rims-and-tyres-from-the-czech-republic#post-3445670 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:54 +0000 GregMay 3445670@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>On it like a big shiney thing, will ask about for others in my area <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/stw-group-buy-mtb-tubular-rims-and-tyres-from-the-czech-republic#post-3445630 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:52:16 +0000 fontmoss 3445630@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>wow, that is tempting! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/stw-group-buy-mtb-tubular-rims-and-tyres-from-the-czech-republic#post-3445616 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:49:34 +0000 Sam 3445616@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>GregMay started another thread about getting hold of some Czech tubular rims and tyres. Those who know me know that I am a massive fan of tubular tyres for mtb race purposes, and I have some Czech connections. So I looked into it and can get some good prices on the Remerx rims and Tufo tyres. If these has ever piqued your interest, now is the time to find out for yourself. I would like some for the team, and as we'll be getting a load over I thought I'd extend a group buy to those here. I'm not going to be making any money on these, just covering costs of shipping and VAT, so they are CHEAP (for what they are)! </p> <p><a href="http://www.remerx-rims.com/tubular-disc-rmx-7345-4/">These rims</a> in 29" (28h only) or 26" (28h or 32h) are £40 each. </p> <p>The <a href="http://www.tufo.com/tubular/">top-end Tufo mtb tyres</a> will be £65 each and come with tape. </p> <p>Mail me on sam at singularcycles.com if you want in before the end of this week - payment needs to be in full and up front. The order will go in next Monday and delivery should take approx 2 weeks, though that will be confirmed once the order is placed. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1895627 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:06:54 +0000 fenboy 1895627@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>i don't think a disc kite would be that worthwhile given your ex range. Gryphon etc as you've mentioned fill that gap ..stick with canti's as is and the grey but put mudguard eyes on for a little flexibility and no real weight gain and they'll fly out the door. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1895496 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:36:52 +0000 clubber 1895496@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>A year works for me actually - just had my cross bike repainted so it's not really time to sell it... In a year's time though... </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1895434 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:23:28 +0000 Sam 1895434@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>The Gryphon is a bit slacker than the Kite, and a bit more mountain oriented, but due to the large amount of fork offset still handles quite quickly - especially with smaller tyres. Just a suggestion - the Peregrine might also be worth having a look at - something I actually have in stock rather than having to wait another year for it <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> This is what I'm struggling with a little bit regarding a disc Kite, how it would sit in the range relative to a Gryphon and Peregrine. </p> <p>The carbon rimmed wheels are Reynolds DV46 rims laced to Tune hubs with Sapim CX-Ray spokes. I built them up. The single most noticeable upgrade I've ever had on a bike. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1895280 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:47:48 +0000 clubber 1895280@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Sam - yeah I guess but I use my cross bike as my winter (and usually summer with typical weather) road bike too so the Gryphon just looks like a bit much for that really and the geo is very much more mtb suited by the looks of it. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1895222 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:36:17 +0000 The Swedish Chef 1895222@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>They look like they have very different angles Sam, are they comparable? </p> <p>I do have to ask what the deep rim carbon wheels with disk brakes are though, what are they and where were they made? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1895152 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:18:32 +0000 ton 1895152@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>bill...........cos i have a split personality....... <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1895138 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:15:36 +0000 kaiser 1895138@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Ton...I'm still intrigued as to why you were advertising the swift for sale soon after building her up but more recently named it as one of your perfect bikes .please enlighten me then I can focus on other things <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1895136 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:15:26 +0000 Sam 1895136@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Clubber and The Swedish Chef, you could also consider a Gryphon? A disc Kite would be a very similar beast, just slightly less beefy and less tyre clearance. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1895110 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:12:20 +0000 tang 1895110@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Great ride, looks lush and Sam is a true gent and a pleasure to deal with. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1895088 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:07:57 +0000 drofluf 1895088@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Why not? Great looking bikes, responsive and fun to ride plus great customer service. What more do you need? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1895085 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:06:34 +0000 clubber 1895085@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Now, that I'd be interested in! Any idea when XL disc only version is likely to be around (just very roughly!) and what sort of price they're likely to be - eg Swift price or silly Ti prices...</p> <p>Oh and what rear OLN are you likely to go for - I guess that until the manufacturers actually come up with some 130mm rear disc hubs that might be a moot point... </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1895057 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:57:42 +0000 The Swedish Chef 1895057@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>We may offer a disc version and a canti version. </blockquote></p> <p>Even better, more in keeping with the "clean lines" I associate with your creations. V excited about that prospect. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1895032 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:52:21 +0000 Sam 1895032@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>The Swedish Chef - Member<br /> Sam, are you planning to add disk brake mounts to the Kite?</blockquote></p> <p>No, there certainly won't be both on the one frame. We may offer a disc version and a canti version. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1894970 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:40:49 +0000 The Swedish Chef 1894970@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Sam, are you planning to add disk brake mounts to the Kite? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1894928 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:30:15 +0000 letmetalktomark 1894928@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Fantastically versatile bikes.</p> <p>Excellent customer relations.</p> <p>Only done about 50miles on mine since building her up and am already swung.</p> <p>Current guise: </p> <p><img src="http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd279/letmetalktomark/IMGP1816.jpg"> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1894907 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:22:56 +0000 Sam 1894907@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I'm perhaps not the right person to answer the question of 'why' with a degree of objectivity. But what I try to do is create bikes which are clean and simple looking and riding, and are a bit different from most of the other stuff out there. I like riding them, and I'm very gratified that other folks out there do as well. </p> <p>Action shot from last weekend's cross race of me on my Kite proto. </p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/singularcycles/5064938779/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5064938779_e1f0f6a970_b.jpg"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/singularcycles/5064938779/">Eastern league rd 4</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/singularcycles/">Singular Cycles</a>, on Flickr </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1894802 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:57:00 +0000 clubber 1894802@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Mine:</p> <p><img src="http://www.clubber.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/swift.jpg"></p> <p>and my views on it (and the fork) here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/singular-swift-29er-and-suntour-epicon-rld-29er-fork-reviews" rel="nofollow">http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/singular-swift-29er-and-suntour-epicon-rld-29er-fork-reviews</a> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1894793 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:54:00 +0000 rOcKeTdOg 1894793@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>there's only so much you can buy for a SS though </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1893853 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:41:03 +0000 Megatron 1893853@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><img src="http://images.fotopic.net/y6ki1b.jpg"><br /> I love my Singular. That's why I intend to shower it with gifts every day! (today I bought it some new brake pads) </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1893788 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:28:23 +0000 postierich 1893788@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Did not realise a big wheel is a stronger wheel thought it was just about having an unfair advantage over others with proper mtb wheels <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1893707 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:11:40 +0000 ton 1893707@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>some can justify odd sized wheels</p> <p><img src="http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd178/20ston/scotland2010077.jpg"><br /> <img src="http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd178/20ston/scotland2010049.jpg"> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1893686 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:08:32 +0000 postierich 1893686@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Not all singulars come with odd sized wheels! <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_rolleyes.gif" title=":roll:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nzrich/5075750711/"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1071/5075750711_ef71b38751.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nzrich/5075750711/">Hummingbird</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nzrich/">Richard Munro</a>, on Flickr </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1893646 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:00:34 +0000 rOcKeTdOg 1893646@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>i don't know anyone who has one </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/why-a-singular-post-yours-photos-here#post-1893637 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:58:49 +0000 mollski 1893637@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>hi to all,after comeing on here and looking and learning has im hell bent on building a 29er,why do you think to your singular?there seems to be a lot of happy guys on here with them.whats so good about these bikes? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fixing-ground-anchors#post-1790986 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:01:02 +0000 sv 1790986@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Add some &#39;quarry dust&#39; to the mix, gives a good bond and yes plenty of cement. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fixing-ground-anchors#post-1790974 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:58:09 +0000 TandemJeremy 1790974@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I would use some rebar or similar to make it harder to remove the ground anchor </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fixing-ground-anchors#post-1790882 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:36:13 +0000 Rusty Mac 1790882@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Use concrete, make a big a hole as you can, i chucked in some wire mesh and lerger granite stones to bulk it up. If you need to smooth off the top you can put a skim of cement over it once the concrete has set.</p> <p>B&amp;Q have ready mixed bags you just add water to. Buy more than you think you will need as it is suprising how much you will use and you can always take any un opened bags back to B&amp;Q </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fixing-ground-anchors#post-1790849 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:25:13 +0000 Sam 1790849@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Thanks for the tips guys, plan to get it done this weekend. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fixing-ground-anchors#post-1790652 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:39:49 +0000 iamhimsoiam 1790652@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Go to B&amp;Q or the like and they usually sell bags of ready mixed concrete just add water. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fixing-ground-anchors#post-1790562 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:18:52 +0000 ahwiles 1790562@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>use concrete, not cement.</p> <p>(cement + sand + gravel) </p>