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So they are nearly here according to the email I had from Sam yesterday and I am now wondering what kit to fit mine out in?
Currently I have an XT BB and, well in honesty that's about it!
Anyone care to give me an insight in to what they are planning for theirs?
650b+ on mine
Wheels. Get some wheels.
You'll definitely need two of those 😉
29+ Hugo's on Hope and/or Phil Wood hubs (singlespeed)
Eno Cranks
Gonna try some jones loops bars
Hope X2 brakes
Been more than slightly obsessing about tyres, I have a knard, a fat b nimble, a dirt wizard and a trax fatty to try out....
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rOcKeTdOg - Member
650b+ on mine
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650b+ !! You've waited 18 months for one of only 4 or 5 29+ frames in existence and you're putting 650b+ in it? 😆
^^ Yeah Clobber... anyone else thinking of the Manitou Magnum for theirs??
I'm going 1x11 xt M8000, I've a thomson post or an rsp dropper and thomson stem with a pair of groovy luv handles or a pair of easton havens. Wheels are Duallys on novatec hubs shod with chronicles.
Magnum sure is tempting, I've been reading though that new boost spaced Rebas also have enough clearance.....
^^ Yeah Clobber... anyone else thinking of the Manitou Magnum for theirs??
i really want one (for my Krampus) the price is bat shit mental though, for a manitou fork
Magnum sure is tempting, I've been reading though that new boost spaced Rebas also have enough clearance.....
no pics of said rebus? i wish Lauf would do one, id buy one in 29+
Currently I have an [b[XT BB[/b] and, well in honesty that's about it!
probably obsolete the time you've all been waiting
The Magnums seem to be getting really good reviews on the Trek Stache...
The Magnums seem to be getting really good reviews on the Trek Stache...
no doubt, but still north of 500 quid even with BC discount at CRC
This is the sort bike I'd try a lauf on too, what is their clearance?
Yokaiser, let us know how you find the chronicles, I've heard reports that they are draggy compared to other 29+ offerings
Been riding with a Chronicle on the front of a Jones and a Knard on a Gryphon. Only riding 29er+ at the front but the Chronicle wins for me in every respect.
Does anyone think we will be able to run any of these plus size tyres in the sticky winter clag.? It's my worst fear that I have these nice plus size wheels and frame and end up putting 2,25 beavers on.....
In winter I'll be going fatter, not thinner.
Can't do that in 29+ frames can you?
No - but that's why I have a fatbike.
Currently I have an XT BB
Ha, me too.
Sprinking of XT (BB, chain, cassette, SPDs) and Zee 1x10 (rest of drivetrain). Absolute black oval chainring. Old SLX brakes from the spare parts bin. Duallies on Novatec D882SB hubs & Surly Dirt Wizards.
ESI chunky grips, Ritchey stem, Funn flat bar. Fabric scoop saddle.
First new bike (rather than 2nd hand) in over five years!
Singlespeed (32 x 20)
Rabbit hole with Chronicle up front.
Knard on Dually 46mm at rear.
Combo headset with Hope bottom cup and a Chris King top
Middleburn square taper cranks.
BB7 front 180mm
SLX rear 160mm
Thomson and Easton bits
Oh and a nice bell from Spurcycle 🙂
Just need something to hang all of that off! 😉
Interesting mix teacake 😯
Did I mention I hate it when things match?
Front tyre has a tube, rear is tubeless!
29+ in winter? Depends on your local mud. If it's sticky clay clag be prepared for your wheels to end up weighing more than the queue at MacDonalds.
I'm kinda looking forward to trying Minion 2.5s on wide rims and still having masses of mud clearance!
Oh those Manitous are tempting but think I'll wait a while before pushing the button. At that price i can't see them selling out to quickly!
Just realised that I bought a load of bits a few months ago to build up a new bike for the gf's which hasn't/ins't now going to happen as my need is greater 😆
Just got to decide on black or silver finishing kit for it is guess but as I got the Swift Blue one coming then I'm leaning towards sliver Thomson stem, and post with some sunline risers I have laying around.
Anyone got any ideas on wheels other than the Surley Rabbit Hole or Hugo?
I'm going down the bike-packing route. dyno front hub, rabbit holes/chronicles, 8 speed alfine, XT brakes. At least I was until I saw a deal on 11 speed XT! Its be redesigned a few times in the last year or so.
teacake - Member
Did I mention I hate it when things match?Front tyre has a tube, rear is tubeless!
This is not a lie... 😆
Just got to decide on black or silver finishing kit for it is guess but as I got the Swift Blue one coming then I'm leaning towards sliver Thomson stem, and post with some sunline risers I have laying around.
Be aware of your headset choice, you can't get a silver hope in these sizes (AFAIK), so I've gone back to black, however, Sam has a silver one on one of his pics but I don't know what sort it is.
It's a Cane Creek Forty with 10 seconds in some caustic soda then 30 on the buffing wheel 🙂
teacake, I'm surprised both sides of the cranks/bottom bracket match 🙂
It's a Cane Creek Forty with 10 seconds in some caustic soda then 30 on the buffing wheel
Ah! I was wondering about that silver headset.
Did I mention I hate it when things match?
The mahoosive Maxxis logo on the Chronicles will match the yellow of the frame on mine
Good point kCal!
Might need to mismatch my grips, pedals and cranks (length, and q-factor).
. . . or maybe not!
Grips certainly - I could go Red - Green: Port - Starboard 😉
Really in two minds whether to build mine up now or sell the frame and parts 😥
Does a Chris King fit? Fancy some bling 😯
Looking forward to seeing pictures of some of the builds 😀
Mine is half built now....! Looking really good
Build it Andy, I am sure you will enjoy it immensely
What headsets are you guys using for these?
Can you post a link?
Thanks Clobber, sat at home waiting for Rooster delivery and need to order a headset.
Just to confirm its 1 and H and Winstanley looks to be cheapest at the moment
No 1 top up
And H bottom cup
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/48288/Hope_Pick_n_Mix_Headset_Bottom_Cup
Brian
Does a Chris King fit? Fancy some bling
Yes - you just need to make sure you get the right one https://www.chrisking.com/product/nothreadset-tapered-3444mm/
Sam, would be great if you can just confirm headset numbers from Hope. Using Hope now and have never used such a good headset before.
Yes, Hope 1H is the correct Hope headset configuration. The SHIS specs are on the product page on the site and are on the Kickstarter page as well. Any other questions though just shout.
Merlin do an extra 10% off Hope if you spend over £50
Total cost of Rooster headset: £51.84 against Witstanleys £51.18 - so not much in it!
how have we got onto page 2 without pics?
I don't think they are all out in the wild yet. but agree pics would be good.
Not sure I can post a pic of mine, the rear rim is a hugo rim and the front is a dually... not sure I could stand the abuse....
Go for it Clobber.
I'll show restraint..
but my seatpost doesn't match my bars yet either....
The ridicule would be relentless and then there's the lawn...
I'd love to post a picture of mine but it got delivered to work today and I'm on holiday for another week, Doh!
Still it'll be the first time I've looked forward to getting back to work after a fortnight's holiday
but my seatpost doesn't match my bars yet either....
Blimey. Didnt realise it was that bad. Best not then. I dont have anything soft to wedge between my teeth either.
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If a red Rohloff ever turns up at the right price second hand, I'll rebuild the rear wheel. I'll probably splash out on a new red front disc before I put it all together.
I'm planning on getting the rims anodised red as well. 8)
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Roosterbarb & Custard. 😛
I bought the Maxxis tyres as they seemed the best deal. The yellow logo was an unexpected bonus.
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I've got to question your saddle choice MidlandTrailquestsGraham?
I originally got an ISM Adamo for a specific reason, http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/noseless-saddles-anybody-use-one-where-do-i-get-one
I've got used to them now and have got them on all my bikes.
Your rotors are slightly off centre too.
Does a Chris King fit? Fancy some bling
Yes - you just need to make sure you get the right one https://www.chrisking.com/product/nothreadset-tapered-3444mm/
I haz this new unopened headset available if anyone is interested (black)
How much you looking for adsh?
/\ if you prefer my email is bonzo(at)manx(dot)net
Mine arrived today, minus the rims, so I've emailed Sam and hopefully they'll be here soon.
It comes with single cable guides fitted and some loose triple guides, which I thought would be ideal for the Rohloff...
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...except that...
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...it's got weld on single guides on the left hand seat stay. 😥
Not a serious problem and I've obviously had to improvise on other frames, but I can't be the only person wanting to use a Rohloff, so it would have been nice to be able to run the two cables through proper guides.
I'm hoping mine will be waiting for me at home later. Very excited about installing the BB 😆
Mine arrived yesterday, but due to changes in circumstance and riding habits looks like mine will be going up for sale.
Shame as I love the colour (swift blue) and idea of 29+.
what size mike?
It's a large.
Cockadoodledoo!
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Nice 🙂
Home time in 5 mins so we will see if anything has arrived 😐
Nothing. Gutted 🙁
well, as you know Simon, you were the very last person in the queue! Yours will ship Monday.
Chicken a l'Orange!
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Feel free to chortle at my logo/no-logo headset faux pas.
Hey Sam, while you're on line, I didn't get a head badge. Is it hidden somewhere in the box?
bugger/thank goodness. I'd be a med.
Myopic - apologies - I thought I'd been diligent in sticking them to everyone's frame as I put the correct fork in the box. I realised I missed one or two only after I sealed the box, so dropped them in (wrapped in some paper) in those cases. However in trying to get >50 frames shipped in a week it's possible I missed one altogether. If that's the case drop me an email and I'll post you one.
Hi Sam, I'm one of the few! Sending you email in next few minutes 🙂
Sam, I'm having email problems, can you send me head badge? Email is Gerry McGuire
No drama and I wasn't whining Sam. Just love stroking a new steel frame 🙂
Still can't decide silver or black :-\
Sadly I think I will need to sell mine. With a Puffin and Mukluk in the garage now and a load of other bikes, I really can't build this up. Large in Blue with Silver Dually rims and a brand new knard if anyone's interested
How much for just the rims and tyres please?