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! 🙁
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…)
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
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.
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 1×11 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 😕
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.
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.