Finished this afternoon. Mostly from the spares box (rolling chassis, bars and levers). Rest from classifieds (thanks chaps) and new cable disk brakes for £20 each from On-One. Lots of modulation in those brakes and probably enough power….will find out on it’s maiden voyage tonight. Weighs in at about 22lbs and that’s with those brakes weighing a pound of that. Rohloff tensioner I had lying around looks a bit cumbersome but loads of spring on it. Only thing Im missing is some freehub spacers. using cut drain pipe at the moment.
So nice to have the scandal frame built up again. One of the originals (with proper scandium in the alloy) and if Im honest rides better than my Ti29er 😳
Is that a “just walked in on the FHM Magazine babe’s photoshoot while they all change into their swimming costume” kind of speechless or a “just walked in on Edwina Curry changing into her swimming costume” kind of speechless?
D’ya know I’m actually torn when you put it like that – the ‘stealth black and silver’ detailing falls into the former category….. but overall it’s the latter (none taken… 😉
1: It is generally accepted that “monstercross” is based upon 700c wheels.
2: It is generally accepted that “monstercross” is fully rigid- no suspension.
3: It is generally accepted that “monstercross” utilizes drop bars.
4: It is generally accepted that “monstercross” means larger tires will clear the frame. (40mm- ??)
I put the tyre on, inserted the tube and noticed my error. But was too lazy to take the inner out again and the tyre wouldnt slide round. If it werent for you pesky kids, I wouldnt have to think about these things…
it’s a pity they miss off the important bit of mechanical disc brakes and Dia Compe 287 levers in that deal to work with the midges.
Theyve got a few of the shimano M495 callipers left at £20 each (they call them front only, but they can be used on rear with the right IS to Post mount (+20mm)). They also have some BB5s at £30 and BB7s at £40. And the 297s are £25 a pair. So additional budget of £80-100ish
I hate tensioners. The rohloff one, despite being as tight as a banjo string still gives me chainslap, so going to have a go at the surly-esque one in the spares box.
bars look a little low to me but if you are happy you are happy.
I’ve got those bars on my monstercross with an aber hallo stem and slr levers and travel agents and v brakes and alfine and………..
Yes monstercossers are a little quirky to behold but are fun to ride.
dont knock it until youve ridden it eh, mr major did.