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Post by 'Bee' on Oct 23, 2007 17:54:07 GMT 8
sir bee, is your bontrager fork the 26" or the 29" version? nice rig! thanks! thanks bakalboy. it's the 26 version. a 29er wheel would fit perfectly.
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Post by 'Bee' on Oct 23, 2007 17:55:55 GMT 8
Gary, Very clever advice. Thanks! I'd try it soon when I have the time to make kalikot ulit.
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Post by g.b.b on Oct 23, 2007 18:02:32 GMT 8
sir bee..... how much you got your half link?
i think i'll be needing it for my shwinn moab frame 32X18.......
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Post by 'Bee' on Oct 23, 2007 18:10:58 GMT 8
sir bee..... how much you got your half link? i think i'll be needing it for my shwinn moab frame 32X18....... Bri, got it for USD3.50 yata, not so sure now coz I bought it a long time ago.
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Post by 'Bee' on Oct 23, 2007 18:22:05 GMT 8
Finally, after a long wait, my EXOTIC Full Rigid 69er is now running. Nice build Banny! How does it ride? Thanks, P.A. ! my initial comments: 1. It feels sluggish on the first few pedal strokes, but once it gains momentum oks na. 2. It's feels more harder to pedal specially when you lose momentum on the uphill, I need extra effort pedalling up a tight switchback compared to when i'm still using the 26er front. 3. It rolls quicker over obstacles and it feels faster on downhill run. 4. alog utak pa rin on rough areas but lesser than the 26er front wheel. Aside from that, I'm happy with it. I just need more saddle time with this new setup to be more comfortable with it. ;D
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Post by OnebyOne on Oct 26, 2007 10:48:59 GMT 8
gary, which part is the axle cap? you've got to show me how to do that when you get here. Hi King, A picture is worth a thousand words... Here is what it looks like on the WTB wheel on the gold Inbred. The red paint is from Sharpie marks I made for reference points as you have to make sure that you file the axle caps at the same plane (I just eyeballed it)... You can see that half the axle cap is still normal and the other half is filed down flat so I can move it forward (or backward) to fine tune the chain tension without a tensioner. The good thing is that this modification is not visible with the wheels installed so if you have nice wheels, there will be no ugly file marks that people can see. Also, you can just get new axle caps if you want to sell the wheels or if you screw up the ghetto eno conversion... In Bee's SS, he would have the filed flat area towards the rear since he needs to take up slack. Mine was too tight so I ran the filed flat area to the front to add slack. Thanks for that clever idea...I better do the same on mine...cheers
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Post by maceste on Oct 30, 2007 23:50:55 GMT 8
nice to that single speed na foot brake just like the old days. Are those hubs still available today? the one that has the brake inside?Its nice because its a vintage o d kaya sigidas my reverse pa ang SS mo.hehe.
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Post by galcidjr on Dec 12, 2007 16:33:52 GMT 8
Newbie here, I want to ask everybody if 32X21 is okay for a starter???
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Post by donskido on Dec 12, 2007 17:02:47 GMT 8
Newbie here, I want to ask everybody if 32X21 is okay for a starter??? Hi, I'm not a very reliable source thou, but if you've been riding geared bikes before starting with at least 32x18 would be fair enough, but if its going to be used mostly on trails with less flats 21 would serve its purpose. just my dos centemos.... ;D
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Post by 32by18 on Dec 12, 2007 17:06:53 GMT 8
Do you plan to do some trail riding? 32x21 should be alright to start off, especially if you plan to do a lot of climbing. Have several spare cogs handy (18T, 19T, 20T) if possible so you can adjust and find the gearing that matches the engine (you). Feel free to ask more questions Newbie here, I want to ask everybody if 32X21 is okay for a starter???
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Post by galcidjr on Dec 12, 2007 17:08:04 GMT 8
Newbie here, I want to ask everybody if 32X21 is okay for a starter??? Hi, I'm not a very reliable source thou, but if you've been riding geared bikes before starting with at least 32x18 would be fair enough, but if its going to be used mostly on trails with less flats 21 would serve its purpose. just my dos centemos.... Bossing Donskido, Thank you for the info, Actually, I am going to ride it mostly on trails and I am not a strong rider thats why I want to start in a easier gear... More Info please!!! ;D
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Post by galcidjr on Dec 12, 2007 17:11:40 GMT 8
I need to know what will be an easy to pedal gear set up? 2:1 ratio I think, still heavy for me.
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Post by baboinsky on Dec 12, 2007 21:31:28 GMT 8
I need to know what will be an easy to pedal gear set up? 2:1 ratio I think, still heavy for me. I depends on where you usually ride or where you intend to ride. I'm on a 32X20 and I'm very much happy with the configuration when I use it in Sta Rosa.
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Post by 32by18 on Dec 12, 2007 22:59:24 GMT 8
as I mentioned above, SS gearing is dependent on the rider and the terrain, and ultimately can be as personal as saddle choice.
If you ask me, a good ratio to start with would be 32x18 or 32x20, and adjust up or down accordingly. When experimenting with ratios you might as well try on cogs from a disassembled cassette. Once you find your ideal ratio then you can hunt down a true SS-specific cog, if needed.
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Post by galcidjr on Dec 13, 2007 10:44:02 GMT 8
as I mentioned above, SS gearing is dependent on the rider and the terrain, and ultimately can be as personal as saddle choice. If you ask me, a good ratio to start with would be 32x18 or 32x20, and adjust up or down accordingly. When experimenting with ratios you might as well try on cogs from a disassembled cassette. Once you find your ideal ratio then you can hunt down a true SS-specific cog, if needed. Thank you sir Agu, I will try first the 32X21 at Sta. Rosa then I will change it while getting stronger... I am now saving some bucks to buy the Surly 1x1 26ers... I am not a strong rider and even walk on most of the Cardiac trail but I just want to feel what is SS
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Post by galcidjr on Dec 13, 2007 10:47:26 GMT 8
I need to know what will be an easy to pedal gear set up? 2:1 ratio I think, still heavy for me. I depends on where you usually ride or where you intend to ride. I'm on a 32X20 and I'm very much happy with the configuration when I use it in Sta Rosa. Thank you sir Baboinsky, I will try first the 32X21 then adjust after testing.
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Post by 32by18 on Dec 13, 2007 14:58:11 GMT 8
let us know how it goes If you find Cardiac Hill to steep, you can try doing reverse Upak trail, that way it's a more gradual climb (albeit longer)
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Post by cobym on Dec 13, 2007 16:41:13 GMT 8
I'm going back to SS again! haha! Watch out for my latest spicy project.
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Post by galcidjr on Dec 14, 2007 9:27:27 GMT 8
let us know how it goes If you find Cardiac Hill to steep, you can try doing reverse Upak trail, that way it's a more gradual climb (albeit longer) Sir Agu, I will let you know immediately after I ride Cardiac trail with a SS... I will set up by this week, maybe by Saturday, Dec. 22 I can test the SS...(Finger Crossed), Cheers!
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Post by baboinsky on Dec 14, 2007 22:19:00 GMT 8
I'm going back to SS again! haha! Watch out for my latest spicy project. Hmmmm.. I can smell the Salsa cooking
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Post by Makoy on Dec 31, 2007 1:40:24 GMT 8
i guess i got hooked with SS and sold my FS commuter bike alternate commuter bike wife's bike still uncer the knife SS
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Post by galcidjr on Jan 7, 2008 8:33:06 GMT 8
Do you plan to do some trail riding? 32x21 should be alright to start off, especially if you plan to do a lot of climbing. Have several spare cogs handy (18T, 19T, 20T) if possible so you can adjust and find the gearing that matches the engine (you). Feel free to ask more questions Newbie here, I want to ask everybody if 32X21 is okay for a starter??? Sir Agu, I just rode my SS last Jan. 5 using 32x19 gear ratio... Wow! I enjoyed it and I am addicted, no not addicted, I am possessed!!! Hehehe. But I noticed that I am spinning to much on Flats, thats why I had cramps on my inner thigh. But It is very good in the climbs!!!! I took it to Cardiac trail (I only stopped 2 times, one at the first climb and two at the second climb) then we went to Aling Pina then Upak trail. Any suggestion for the spinning??? Thank you boss
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Post by cobym on Jan 7, 2008 10:41:41 GMT 8
I'm no authority on SS riding, but I found that on flats and at a speed where your gearing is maxed, dont spin the whole time. At that speed, pedalling is useless anyway. Pedal just when you feel yourself slowing down. Freewheeling is your friend. Instead, try to pick a line that will conserve your momentum. I've been told to "pump" the trail for more speed, but I havent really learned how to do that yet.
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Post by galcidjr on Jan 7, 2008 11:10:14 GMT 8
I'm no authority on SS riding, but I found that on flats and at a speed where your gearing is maxed, dont spin the whole time. At that speed, pedalling is useless anyway. Pedal just when you feel yourself slowing down. Freewheeling is your friend. Instead, try to pick a line that will conserve your momentum. I've been told to "pump" the trail for more speed, but I havent really learned how to do that yet. Bossing Cobym, thank you sir! I noticed that I have to do a lot of free wheeling and I must conserve the momentum and use it wisely. What do you mean by to pump the trail???
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Post by cobym on Jan 18, 2008 8:48:18 GMT 8
I'm no authority on SS riding, but I found that on flats and at a speed where your gearing is maxed, dont spin the whole time. At that speed, pedalling is useless anyway. Pedal just when you feel yourself slowing down. Freewheeling is your friend. Instead, try to pick a line that will conserve your momentum. I've been told to "pump" the trail for more speed, but I havent really learned how to do that yet. Bossing Cobym, thank you sir! I noticed that I have to do a lot of free wheeling and I must conserve the momentum and use it wisely. What do you mean by to pump the trail??? I'll try to define it as best as I can, but you can refer to a recent article in MBAction mag on this. Pumping terrain or trail features is a skill whereby you absorb trail features which tend to slow you down (like a slight rise or bump), thereby conserving your forward momentum, and then by taking advantage (i.e. pushing down) on trail features that tend to make you go faster (like the slight downhill after a bump). The up and down motion is why its called pumping the trail.
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Post by cobym on Jan 18, 2008 8:57:13 GMT 8
No spicy salsa in sight. So I got some vintage wasabi instead. Trail mode - 34x19 Commuter mode - 34x14
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Post by manitou on Jan 18, 2008 9:07:29 GMT 8
I also read that article on pumping the trail but seems easier said than done. The way I understood it is that it really more during curves and dips? Maybe its time to organize another SS clinic, anyone willing to pass on thier skills
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Post by galcidjr on Jan 18, 2008 9:44:37 GMT 8
@ cobym, okay sir, maybe I know what pumping the trails means. Thank you and I will try to practice it.
@ manitou, good idea sir!!! more technics and skills please... Gurus and Masters....
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Post by donskido on Jan 18, 2008 9:48:49 GMT 8
my SSShhhhh... Hand-crafted frame by Ave...
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Post by galcidjr on Jan 18, 2008 9:54:38 GMT 8
my SSShhhhh... Hand-crafted frame by Ave... Bossing, Sexy bike you have there...
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