well my fireline weights near 12 kgs complete, but with ust real tyres, arch rims, gravity dropper and marzocchi micro ti fork i think is a good weight...
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Jallll ride impressions ? Looks lovely btw...
Did 35 miles around the Surrey Hills (Bramley) on Saturday.. hard work singlespeed but it seemed very controlled and planted on the descents and pretty nimble through the few twisty bits.. and over all pretty comfy..
Off to Afan next weekend (will probably put a cassette on at least) to give it a proper go.. hoping my Flow rims turn up this week so I can get my wheels built before then..
Were getting faster......Hit the same 12.4mi loop & did it in 55.36 mins which is 1.5mins faster than my maiden run with the Fireline and only 30secs outside my best time - done last summer.
Everything must be settling in - so maybe next time I'll smash my record - & the 29er will be faster - well see....
mmmm i need more rides ansd better weather conditions to be sure, but i think this bike needs a gripier front tire that now i,m using to be really surefooted, im used to more xc angles on my previous rigid bikes, in 29er i have owned chumba hx2, voodoo soukri, rocky mountain hammer and blizzard lightning.... and a turner sultan and a rocky mountain altitude.... maybe i need to get used to it better, and get a not too rear position on downhills..... but i will not put the fork on 120 mm, i think it will be worst riding...
sorry for my english.... i must have studied more.... jeje
I need to buy a calliper that measures down in holes, 'cos I'm getting seat post waggle even with the clamp done up. Tried two posts (Nukeproof and Bontrager) with the same results. Both measure 31.6mm with my normal callipers. I'm fairly certain the seat tube is oversize. Anyone measured theirs properly? I'm thinking of shimming it using a 31.8mm shim and seeing if that will take up the slack (though I can only find 31.8 to 27.2 shims and thats less than ideal).
Is this frame a rushed project?
Who knows but a tight wheelbase slack ha 29er is what I need up here....just need to get gravity to build my wheels 👿
Hi Al
I have a cheapo digital caliper....& my seatpost is a 31.6mm carbon Easton one. On measuring the seat tube it's 31.63 31.64 depending on where measured. I don't think it was completely concentric - even allowing for the split - as I had to force the loosened clamp over the the seat tube on fitting.
It may be now be a little squashed in as I have had to use a Hope QR clamp done up extremely tightly. I also used carbon paste which does have a little molecule in it which increases friction. You could use this (probably)on non-carbon parts too.
It hasn't moved so far - but would be a pain if I had to raise & lower it on a regular basis. You would probably need a dropper...
What rear tyres fit then fellas ???
I'd be pretty pissed off having bought a frame to find it doesn't fit a seat post properly
Hi - rear tyre Q.
2.25 Racing Ralph on mike front & back. About 10mm clearance at back - see my pics....
reverb and a bit of torque, sorted.
what are the rear tyre choices ?
Any more ride reviews?
Has anyone else had seat post issues?
Am close to pulling the trigger.
Had mine out for a couple of rides now. Really like it. It has a slacker head angle than my Scandal which makes it feel planted on descents. The rear end feels nice and compliant, which is what I wanted from a ti hardtail. I have a Nobby Nic 2.25 on the back at the moment with about 10mm clearance and no issues. Would still be happier with a bit more clearance tho in case it gets really gloopy. Seat post is a tiny bit loose but tightened up the seat qr and had no issues with slippage so far.
after a ride in a more usual place the bike goes ok, no trouble on the front wheel as i have feeled in a very bad weather conditions with a crossmark as a front tyre... so i'm rethinking about testing it with a 120 mm fork and a more gripy tyre in the front..... must be funnie... jeje
and if brant is looking at this... i think that a 44 mm headtube will be better for that bike than the tapered one, will be more elegant solution, and it allows to use a 1 5 fork with the same way and if anyone wants to use a 1 18 fork, or a rigid fork will be more balanced.. and sure is a cheaper and lighter solution... and of course.. 12*142 rear axle... jeje
Johnhighfield, I can measure at the top, that's easy, but I need to measure 4" down. I'll pick up internal caliper when I'm in Bath tomorrow. I don't get post slippage (I have a nice big clamp) just rocking. You don't notice it when riding, it's like you get on an adjustable post anyway.
Nice bike otherwise. Was it rushed? I think Waltly were working to a budget and OO/PX didn't check enough. It's what I'd expect from catalogue Chinese stuff. Not that this is but it's what I'd expect, if you follow.
So yes, measuring 4" down inside the seat tube with an internal calliper shows the diameter of the tube is 32.05mm. That'll explain the rocking.
Doesn't sound good 🙁
I may have a measure of mine.
does brant still frequent this thread?
actually, if it's 32.05 how are you getting the seatpost down that far?
[edit] now it's been quoted it's too late. 😳 *whistles* Nothing to see here, move along. See I knew this on my first post and then my brain stopped working.
[quote=wwaswas ]actually, if it's 32.05 how are you getting the seatpost down that far?
There's still time to edit that....
What shim to fit a 31.6 post in a 30.9 frame? 😉
I'm fitting a reverb to mine... Anyone else done so without problems ?
TLR if you take the time to go through the first few pages of the thread your questions will be answered 😉
I fitted a KS Lev to mine - seems fine.
Well I've bought a salsa Allen clamp so hopefully it will support the reverb sufficiently....
First ride on Saturday hopefully !
Shimmed a 27.2 Thudbuster LT to 31.6 and using a Salsa QR with no issues of slipping or rocking....
Well I've bought a salsa Allen clamp so hopefully it will support the reverb
Suspect the seat tube will play a bit more of a factor than the clamp?
I'm going to measure mine - more worried about long term effects of a seatpost that's only held in place by the clamp on the frame. Will put some odd stresses through the seat tube.
I wouldn't worry Luke, it's not like ti frames have a history of cracking at the seat tube.
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Well it's warrantied and we have on one back up, nowt to worry about IMHO......
Am I reading this right?
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Life time warranty....?
the_lecht_rocks - MemberWell it's warrantied and we have on one back up
Genuine LOL.
Thanks John 🙂
It was the dropout that went on my last Ti frame, actually 😉
2yr warranty, FYI.
I popped a 31.8-27.2mm USE shim into my FLE this evening, with a liberal amount of Loctite 638. Seems not to rock, so a good solution if you can live with a 27.2mm post.
I can't really live with a 27.2 so my next plan is to use a 31.6-30.9 shim with some extra backing between the frame and shim. Need to roll out some sheet to the right thickness, perhaps on Sunday.
Happy days 🙂
Love it.... Fast, stable, feels like the 456 in that its so flickable but stable.
Copes brilliantly with everything ill use it for, delighted.
Running xtr 3x9 with 2.25 nobby nic no clearance issues and 31.6 reverb never slipped.
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Oh, it weighed in at 25lbs too......never used the small ring today and thinking 1x11 is sensible... It's so fast ! 😈
Took mine to Afan at the weekend - felt very stable and capable on the descents but was disappointed with its climbing abilities.. I think I need to lose some spacers and/or go back to a flat bar to bring the front end down a bit.
First time back in Wales on a HT.. had forgotten how much more it rattles your bones!
I think I need to lose some spacers and/or go back to a flat bar to bring the front end down a bit.
I'm thinking the same thing - I've got 140mm Revelations and think I'll drop them to 120mm, poss with flat bars too.
5mm of spacer under 760mm Easton carbon havocs. Perfect for me.... May try the 5mm out......
Thanks guys for your pics and stories, you've made me a Fileline owner! Should be here tomorrow/Friday 🙂
Was wondering if I could use 27.2mm seatpost with the shim, but [u]pistola[/u] has answered my doubts. Will fit Reba, Halo/DT Swiss wheels, Stylo OCT cranks and 8spd Sram 9.0sl mech/shifter/brake levers with BB7. Salsa carbon ProMoto on the way as well!
I've compared the geo with Banshee Paradox which was a really nice, nimble, chuckable bike that I'd keep if it wasn't soo stiff and it seems like I've found the perfect bike! Can't wait to build her up and share my pics and story...
running Revs at 140mm on mine and did find that a flat bar and slammed stem helped make it feel much less tall at the front.
I've been injured so not riding too hard off road but, for now, I'll try astickign to 140mm and see how I get on.
one thing i noticed about mine on Saturday was just how much FUN it was - playful, great balance, well mannered on the steeps and drops and not slow to turn in with great front grip and feedback - well impressed. it was similar to my 456ti but FASTER 👿
So a 30.9-31.6 use shim with extra packing from a foil takeaway tray had a 30.9 post in and solid. Sorted (I hope, not riden it yet!). A minor hassle but worth it I think. Good fun bike.
