[Closed] Rooster builds

EVerythign getting in the way of me doing mine, fatlad. Frustrating thing is I've had all the bits for months, but just cannot find time at the moment 🙁

I've not got half the bits I need and not had time either! Still need running gear, wheels built etc. Basically the frame is still in it's bubble wrap! 🙁

Hoping someone has got theirs together?

Mine's waiting for a wheel build and then I'm hoping to get it finished by the end of next week (well, that's the plan anyway).

Nearly done. Chain and gears left, plus cut the steerer .

Orange headset, seat-clamp and bars isn't looking as good as I hoped - I blame my red hubs. And my previously undiagnosed colour-blindness.

Ach well, just need to get it dirty.

I'm nearly done too, just need to fit a new brake hose and the sfn and we're off! (probably going to have to get rid of the knard off the front too given the recent weather...)

Mines built - been out a few times on it and it's great - tyre pressures an issue ATM but am getting there

Any pics Steve?

Nearly there with mine.

Been waiting for the tyres, now just got to pop the drivetrain together & we're rollin 🙂

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Ready to ride!

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Looking good Aaron!

Ready to ride too!

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What bars and crank you got on that Bonzo? Looks nice 🙂

Singlespeed of course, Bonz?
How are you anyway man? Long time, no see........

Howdy Andy,

Not too bad sir thank you. Yourself?

Not single speed (for now) as I've been so slack & not getting out much, and when you ain't fit, single speed destroys your soul 🙂

Fatlad, they're Ragley Carnegie bars (I like the back sweep). The cranks are Middlebury RS7's square tapered on a Hope ring.

Will be embarking on its maiden voyage shortly.

Great looking bike though. Top marks Sam.

bonzodog - Member
Howdy Andy,

Not too bad sir thank you. Yourself?

Not single speed (for now) as I've been so slack & not getting out much, and when you ain't fit, single speed destroys your soul

I'm doing ok thanks, Bonz - still struggling on with my Singular Hummingbird (singlespeed) but my soul was destroyed long ago anyway. See you soon, hopefully - it'll be good to have a skeet at that new bike too.

First ride on mine yesterday... Total hoot, really unstoppable once rolling, need to ditch the knard on the front though, where did you guys get you chupacabras? they lookgood, although I think it will be a dirt wizard going on the front now

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I've just been "framesavering" mine and noticed that the rear gear and brake hose routing is on top of the seat stays.

This makes me sad.

It's not like this on my Puffin or Swift.

Clearly not a real issue but on the underside of the seat stays, in my mind, is cleaner, especially when running SS as the bolt heads aren't visible.

Failing that I can't wait to actually build mine 🙂

Almost there. Probably need a different stem with a bit more angle than I guessed some time ago and 2.4 Ardent on back will likely get replaced by a Chronicle. Using a Minion DHF for winter duty on the front. Rest of build kit is 1X10 with a Hope 40t expander and a cheap square taper crank for the moment.

Got my Chupacabras from Single speed Central. £80 a pop. Gulp.

By the way, I put 4 scoops of Stan's juice in each tyre.

Looking good guys. 😀

Nearly got all my bits together to build mine up but after a ride on Saturday have realised that i am not currently in a fit state to go 1x11 so will have an XT double upfront! I assume the clearance will be fine?

Also are there any more knobbly options for tyres as I'm not convinced that the likes of a Knard will be any good in the winter 😕

Stevemorg2 are you running a direct mount front or a traditional band mounted?

I'm reckoning Dirt Wizard is the best bet for a winter 29+ tyre right now. Have to say for a grippy tyre, it rolls really well in the dry too.

Rohloff silver rear hub (Anyone got a red one for sale?)
SP dynamo red front hub
Velocity Dually rims anodised red (and Thomson post, Monkeybone and bar ends)
Maxxis Chronicles at 20psi front & 22psi rear
XTR cranks
Superstar red chainring and hoses
Nukeproof yellow bars and stem
ISM Adamo seat
ESI grips
Monkey Cage and 2x Gorilla cage.
Hope Mini Mono 180mm front & 160mm rear
Mostly Alpkit bags.

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Direct front mech mount - all clear (just) with a 24/36 SLX chainset

20 psi seems a lot MTG! I run 14/15 at the back and 12/13 at the front and I'm not a small guy

20psi is a lot! (though it probably rolls on the tarmac a treat)

I started off my first ride with 12 each end and played with it throughout the ride.

When Id got it where I wanted, I checked the pressures and found I was on 11 rear & 8.5 front.

God if I ran it below 20psi I'd be on the rims!

I think you'd be surprised FLRB, you should try it.

I think using over 15psi is missing the majority of the benefit of these 3" tyres.

Possibly but when I was running 2.25's on the 29er HT I was at 38psi on the back and even then they weren't solid!

I have my user name for a reason 😳

When I fitted the tyres, I pumped them up till they seated, which just happened to be 20-22psi. I guessed that was a bit high, but just left them as they were' I'll do some experimenting soon to see how I like them at lower pressures.

stevemorg2 - Member
Direct front mech mount - all clear (just) with a 24/36 SLX chainset

Which model of SLX double are you using Steve? What sort of clearance do you have in the lowest gear?

I've got a 4-5 year old SLX with double and bashguard, and its fouling the chain in the 2 lowest gears so looking at alternatives

I cant remember the model number but its a current double set up -theres no way a double and bash set up would work

I'll see if I can dig out the receipt with a model number

Thanks, Steve. No need for receipt though, I think model number is on reverse side of drive side crank - near the end.

They are FC-M575s - no clearance issues with Northpaw rims and Chronicles

Cool, thanks, Steve! Are you sure its not M675? I can't find M575 anywhere 🙂

my typo - 675 it is!

🙂 thanks Steve

Mine's finished now:

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Such a nice looking frame set. Classy I would say.
Straightliner, could I ask what hearing you went for? Have finally made my mind up to go for SS for my Rooster, and wondered about adjustment from 29 2.4" tyres to 29+ tyres.
Brian

I've gone for 32:19. I run 32:18 on a normal 29er, but I thought I'd gear down slightly to take into account the extra tyre diameter. I've only managed one ride so far and it seems to feel very similar to the 32:18 but I probably need a few more rides to decide if I can manage the slightly tougher gear on local rides.

Thanks, just checked what I have been riding, and it's 32:20 knew it was low but makes it very easy for me. Probably stay with 32:20 then and see how I go.(I am very old!)
Brian

Looking good straightliner 😛

I've still not got mine started but at least have some more of the bits needed!

One upgrade I did that others may be interested in, is replacing the BB grub screws with stainless ones.
These are the ones I used, M8x16mm, pack of 5 for £1.29
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121258450517

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Very happy 😀

These look fun

Finally got some proper miles on mine this weekend...

What a machine! Spot-on riding position, efficient pedalling combined with unstoppable rolling... it seems to plough over/through everything.

It doesn't feel big though, I was concerned that I'd made a mistake in going 29+ over B+ but I feel quite the opposite now.

Also very happy owner, but it does throw up one problem for me, it was going to be my singlespeeder but I think I'm going to have to gear it to take advantage of the momentum it can carry through the rough and round the corners...

I'd say it was as good a reason to have it singlespeed Clobber, much like 29 was ideal for carrying momentum + goes that bit further. Even though I'm geared if I had to singlespeed anything it'd be the Rooster.

Got any pics Clobber?

I'll have to sort some out...

Are those Mary Bars MTQG?

Had no idea the Rooster fork had the cage mounts.
I'm really interested now...

You better be quick, hardly any left and no more will be made(or at least very unlikely). Had a few more rides now and it really is excellent, get one while you can.

I'll try, just sent Sam an email.

Why no more being made?

that yellow one up there was a winner, then i saw the barends

im not sure barends are what surly had in mind when they invented 29+

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I'll admit carrying off bar ends these days is no easy task, but the Rooster is going to be my Puffer bike and the bar ends are staying. In fact for anything other than full on downhill barney its hard to see past them! That and the fact I'm a retrogrouch.

Are those Mary Bars MTQG?

Managed to grab the LAST size L blue Rooster!

If anyone's interested on a great condition Surly Ogre frameset, let me know

Right my build is nearly finished and I'm itching to get out on it but am having trouble with the front mech!

I have a band mounted mech but can't get clearance in the smaller ring, does it only work with a direct mount front mech?

Must admit that I wish I'd gone for the carry anything front forks 🙁

Hi guys,

What stem lengths are you running on yours?
I run a 90mm one on my L Ogre, ordered a 60mm one for the Rooster.
Gone too short?
Thanks

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Received the 60mm stem, Thomson X4.
Unfortunately only realized now that the 60mm version is a square ugly thing, like a DH stem....

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