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An update from Mr Stooge on the upcoming Mk3
seeing as you asked, here's a little info on the MK3. First off, they're being made at the moment, i'd like to say 3 months away but these things have a habit of dragging out a little. So, 2 sizes - the current size with a 18" seat-tube and a 23.5" top tube, and a 20" with a 24.8" ETT and slightly taller headtube. 44mm headtube, tapered steerer steel fork, 15mm shorter chainstays (430mm + or - 7mm due to EBB), fatter downtube, slightly fatter top tubes. I've stuck with a 27.2 post because of the comfort, plus there are plenty of 27.2 droppers available now.This new one is optimised around B+ because i love the way it rides, but you can still run 29 rear/29+ front if you want.Why a 44mm headtube? Couple of reasons really, a lot of people wanted to run a carbon fork on their MK2's but couldn't, and the axle to crown of the fork is the same as a sagged 120mm B fork or a 100mm 29er, so if you really wanted to you could.
This very nearly didn't happen because of Brexit and the weak pound, it's added a huge amount to the bill compared to the MK2 so the price is going to have to rise i'm afraid, but it'll still be cheaper than anything else out there. I think its going to be a rad bike in some very splendid colours, though i do need to keep some secrets until the frames drop
I thought i'd post it here too, as it's essentially the Stooge Bible.
WTD....Now that dalhalvaig is sorted with his Mk2 stooge...does anyone have another one for sale please?!
Any colour / condition considered.
PM to stwrossatmedotcom
Thanks
Lazy question...to avoid going though the thread
I have a 29er Velocity Dually rim which I was considering building into a front wheel for my daughter's Stooge, until discussion with Rosscopeco above, who suggested building it into a rear wheel for my Mk2. If I did that, I'd be planning to put something like a Maxxis Chronicle on it.
Has anyone tried a Dually and a 29plus tyre on the rear of a Mk2? I have a Blunt that I was planning to use on the rear, but would would like more inflation and width if I can get it.
Thoughts...
Cheers
PS. please, someone find Rosscopeco a frame, keeps coming round eyeing up mine...
^ what he said...!
I've a purple Mk1 with custom wrapped forks I'll be stripping down and selling soon.
Rosscopeco- message sent.
OK I've had a few emails in relation to my post above so I'm going to post a link to the bike in its current spec /condition.
Stooge MK1 / custom sugar skull wrapped forks
Hope pro 2/ single speed /trials rear / 29" Dually's
Vittoria Bomboloni/ Goma
Hope Headset
Hope BB
Hope FR Stem 50mm
Stooge Moto bars ESI grips
Hope E4 203/183mm
Middleburn RS8 Spiderless cranks 32t
Hope F20 pedals
Thompson post
Madison flux saddle
Frame has its fair share of scrapes and scratches Inc tyre rub plus light surface rust (pictured) but is all in perfect working order.
Pics here
https://goo.gl/photos/VPeS1331mEdB7b6F9
If anyone is interested in the anything from frame to complete bike then gimme a shout. I was planning to re-use most of the componentry but I'm easy.
Frame will come with Headset fitted.
Cheers for the the offer spectabilis...I'm now sorted with a Mk2 build from cokie above. Your picture are nice, looks like a cracking build.
For the Stooge curious 🙂
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Looking good ^^
I see you've splashed out on a new saddle 😉
The XT cranks look right at home
Are those Loop bars? How are they on the Stooge. Looking to build up a Mk3 B+ and may go Loops
EDit: Just spotted your other thread on this bike
Anyone tried a Veloicty Dualy rim with a Chronicle or Knard on the rear of a Mk2?
Shameless photo opportunity! My new (to me) Mk2, setup as a SS with a 29+ front end and 650b+ rear.
WTB Ranger in 27.5x3 on a 40mm DT Swiss was far more capable than I thought it would be. I thought that coming from a 26x3.8 (on my other bike) would be very noticeable in terms of grip and cush, but it was very very close. Much faster for sure and as such you were through most things before loss of grip became a factor. Sliding about was actually good fun too!
I've wanted to scratch the MTB SS itch for a while now and this [u]did not[/u] disappoint. I can see me riding this more than any other set up I've got.
Really surprised how good and easy it was...far faster than I thought it would be as you tend to carry more speed into obstacles and corners...me legs hurt a bit though so it was obviously harder than usual! Need to loose some more weight and get a bit fitter!
Thanks for all replies in my search for a frame.
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Looking good Rossco 🙂
Had to put a 2.8 on mine in the rear as clearance was very tight as the 3.0 were on 52 rims
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Got a MK1 purple with a couple of stone chips, can anyone recommend a suitable touch up pen that's a reasonable match? Perhaps for a particular car make/model so I could source it at Halfords?
Hang on, this isn't 1978, they don't do purple cars any more. Um, options?
tuffgnarl - Member
Got a MK1 purple with a couple of stone chips, can anyone recommend a suitable touch up pen that's a reasonable match? Perhaps for a particular car make/model so I could source it at Halfords?
Hang on, this isn't 1978, they don't do purple cars any more. Um, options?
After much hunting for a match I eventually opted for a few Humbrol model paint tins and mixed them together till I got a match...or very close.
Very keen on the large stooge. Anybody have any updates on when they will be available?
Sam
Just taken on a mk1 stooge (courtesy of happybiker) - been through the thread, but it goes back two years - is there a general consensus on best value and performing rim/tyre combo for the front?
Knards started populate but seem to be no good in wet/mud?
Next obvious question - anyone with a 29+ front wheel they want to sell?
cheers
Happy with Chronicles on wtb asym i35, good balance of weight and width.
Crc has Eason Arc rims in 40 and 45 with on offer.
All plus tyres suck in muddy conditions.
29+ minion and surly dirt wizard are bloomin ace in filth and slop...or as its also known, UK weather for 99% of the time, except for that one random day when the sky is blue and trails are dry.
Vittoria bomboloni is a good all rounder and the new canoli looks to be a good front to compliment the faster bombo on the rear
Tried a Chronicle and a Dirt wizard on the front of mine, as Tazzy says the dirt wizards are great for 99% riding in the UK
Jim, I had a carbon i35 front with a Chronicle and it worked well for most stuff and rolls fast, but if you expect to ride in lots of mud then DW would be better.
thanks all - phew...cost of 29+ tyres is a bit of an eye opener!
will run with regular 29er wheels/tyres initially, but seems that 650b+ might have more options (eg cheaper rims/tyres)
cheers
Just building up a stooge with hollowtech 2 crankset. Usually on a 68mm BB it'd be two spacers, but EBB is recessed within the BB shell (and room to move a bit side to side within the shell) so not really sure where to start.
Assume start with 2 spacers as normal and move EBB position within shell to tweak chainline?
Any pointers anyone?
Cheers
@jimfrandisco, the style of EBB insert you have is still 68mm wide at the collars, so just fit as you would to any 68mm shell, 2 spacers on the drive side, 1 on the non drive side. It's all an optical illusion designed to play with your brain 🙂 cheers, Andy
Cheers Andy.
Right, now to start searching the garage for some spare spacers then!
jimfrandisco - MemberNext obvious question - anyone with a 29+ front wheel they want to sell?
cheers
I have just stripped down my Stooge so have some parts up for grabs including a front wheel, 29"Dually on Hope Pro 2 with Bomboloni
Pics here https://goo.gl/photos/BhBTMWCR9sfgvvkKA
Can I enquire how much for the front wheel? Any forks?
Cheers
I'm crap at putting prices on parts just drop me a PM with an offer tyre and rotor included or not.
I'd be interested, if you split the wheels, on a price for the rear. No need for rotor but maybe tyre.
The front wheel axle is currently a home brew M10 bolt in setup but I will send with qr or 9mm caps instead.
The rear is a an SS specific hub setup 10mm bolt up with a 16t sprocket. The rear rim has a slight ding in it but otherwise true.
Happy to sell wheels separate as have interest in front.
OK just an update on my stripdown.
frameset is now sold as is the front wheel,BB and headset. I've now made a new post in classifieds for the remainder of the parts [url= http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-parts-from-ss-29-stripdown-hope-brakes-rotors-wheel-middleburn-cranks-e?replies=1#post-8350271 ]Here :[/url]
If anyone is interested in anything drop me a PM with an offer.
I'll be adding pics to an album linked below shortly.
Apologies for cluttering this thread, my original ad got taken down for no prices so the new ad link is here
Does anyone have a 29+ 3" tyre to sell on?
I bought spectabilis' front wheel...should have bought the tyre as well really!
cheers all
Hi all, long time lurker. Anyway, just to add my love for the Stooge - here it is set up with 27.5x3.25front and 3.0 rear. Really has transformed the bike on the trails over the previous old and heavy 29er wheels!
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Anyone need a new Stooge mech hanger (was bought for Mk1 Stooge frame that was damaged when received)? I bought direct from Andy last week for £12 and he said it was one of three in stock?
I'll take it as a spare if not already sold?
What's the latest on the MK3?
Pre orders are up on the website for a MK3.
I'm in for a 20" Plum convinced entirely by the overwhelming positive response the MK1&2 versions received and off of the back of (email) conversions with Andrew.
Roll on June.
Rich - what length stem are you running with the Jones bars, and would you run the same length with conventional bars?
Cheers
David
The length is 70 and it was a straight swop over from my Puffin only ever used this length of stem
Quick question - presumably the MK3 is different to the Speedball?
Bonesetter, yes, completely different. The MK3 is the latest incarnation of the 'traditional' Stooge with a few changes like 44mm headtube and tapered forks, optimised around B+, and the Speedball is my 29+ whack-job, steel pre-production samples are on their way for that 🙂
Is the Mk3 still QR front & rear?