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Post by alien_scream on Mar 29, 2006 15:05:50 GMT 8
sold mine to buy my electric guitar!!!!
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Post by wcoastbo on Mar 29, 2006 15:15:58 GMT 8
I think I will be riding this baby more often. ;D ;D ;D Bee  watch out Bee. as you get stronger you'll ride the f/s bike less and less. try alternating between walking and riding on long steep climbs (different muscles are used and you won't have to rest). you'll be walking as fast as those using their granny gear and faster when riding. this method usually puts me near the front of my group. post a pic of the bike so we can check it out. |
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Post by 'Bee' on Mar 29, 2006 19:50:54 GMT 8
I think I will be riding this baby more often. ;D ;D ;D Bee watch out Bee. as you get stronger you'll ride the f/s bike less and less. try alternating between walking and riding on long steep climbs (different muscles are used and you won't have to rest). you'll be walking as fast as those using their granny gear and faster when riding. this method usually puts me near the front of my group. post a pic of the bike so we can check it out. Thanks for the tips Bo.  I will post the pic soon. Quite busy at work, no time to take a photo.  Bee |
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Post by extraFunky on Mar 29, 2006 23:08:07 GMT 8
Any others with SS experiences they want to share? Had my first "real" single speed ride the other day and what a back-breaking experience, but it's been real fun though. I'm a sit-and-spin kinda guy when the trail goes uphill so I'm not used to standing and hammering the climbs which made my lower back hurt. What made my first SS ride really interesting was that it was a night ride on a trail I wasn't familiar with, using a crappy borrowed light. Plus the fact that my bike is RIGID and has BIG wheels. |
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Post by wcoastbo on Mar 30, 2006 1:04:44 GMT 8
bxc, you're hardcore dude! Keep it up. I've yet to ride a rigid on the trails. BIG wheels mean you're riding a 29er? I'm jealous and want one eventually.
I eased into SS otherwise I might have been intimidated by the difficulty. my gearing evolved as I got stronger. 34x21, 34x20, 36x20. You'll get stronger and enjoy the leg burn more (or maybe it helped me build a greater tolerance to pain).
Lower back pain is not a good thing, esp since you'll be standing alot on climbs. you might need to adjust your fit. possibly a shorter stem with more rise and wider bars... find out how other SSers in your area are setup. each of us is different so experiment a bit.
You'll be riding all of your old trails on the SS and clearing the tough sections just like you did in granny gear. Welcome to the SS faith!
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Post by extraFunky on Mar 30, 2006 2:09:44 GMT 8
Yeah, a 29er. It's a Karate Monkey and I got it from a fellow pinoy SSer. My first ride on it was the night I picked it up so I haven't dialed in the right fit yet. The SS guys I ride with said that they too had experienced back pain on their first couple of rides but it eventually went away as they progress. Sanayan lang daw.
Most 29er folks here are riding rigid and hopefully I'll figure it out myself soon why.
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Post by 32by18 on Mar 30, 2006 21:45:40 GMT 8
hi Bxc. Did you get your Karate Monkey from RickyD? he's one hell of a rider! I'll be on a KM myself soon, albeit here in the RP Big wheels keep on rollin! |
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Post by extraFunky on Mar 30, 2006 21:56:52 GMT 8
hi Bxc. Did you get your Karate Monkey from RickyD? he's one hell of a rider! I'll be on a KM myself soon, albeit here in the RP Big wheels keep on rollin! got the monkey from JoeP, also a strong rider. RickyD sold his KM last december. Good luck on your monkey. Happy trails, JayD |
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Post by 'Bee' on Mar 31, 2006 18:27:58 GMT 8
Second outing on my SS last night, longer route, longer uphills but still on paved trail. Following Bo's advice, I tried to walk and ride alternately the long uphills. What a leg workout. But I loved it. ;D ;D ;D I can't wait for my Marzocchi Marathon XC fork, I have to replace the FOX Vanilla coz it really feel tall. |
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Post by wcoastbo on Apr 1, 2006 0:38:54 GMT 8
keep it up Bee. you're going to get stronger and when you get back to the geared bike the granny gear will be obsolete. I still enjoy the f/s geared bike, but SS gives me another dimension to explore. the old saying "no pain, no gain" definitely applies here. I'll add another... "love the burn"
I haven't tried rigid yet, but I do lock out my fork on climbs. on steep climbs, or when my legs get tired, I'm pulling on the bars as well. I'm able to use my arms and back to give me extra power when standing... those old BMX techniques are coming back to use after years of sitting and spinning ;D
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Post by fattire on Apr 1, 2006 11:29:36 GMT 8
bee, i remember my first SS ride, fingers getting busy - airshifting! I was like a loon laughing at myself |
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Post by 'Bee' on Apr 1, 2006 11:58:50 GMT 8
bee, i remember my first SS ride, fingers getting busy - airshifting! I was like a loon laughing at myself ;D ;D ;D It sort of happened to me as well at first. |
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Post by 'Bee' on Apr 1, 2006 12:21:59 GMT 8
keep it up Bee. you're going to get stronger and when you get back to the geared bike the granny gear will be obsolete. I still enjoy the f/s geared bike, but SS gives me another dimension to explore. the old saying "no pain, no gain" definitely applies here. I'll add another... "love the burn" I haven't tried rigid yet, but I do lock out my fork on climbs. on steep climbs, or when my legs get tired, I'm pulling on the bars as well. I'm able to use my arms and back to give me extra power when standing... those old BMX techniques are coming back to use after years of sitting and spinning ;D Thanks Bo! I am actually tempted to take it to our regular trailride today or tomorrow but I have to resist the urge.  I'll take it easy for now and stick to ride SS on my short morning rides and night rides on paved trails until I get the strength and stamina to survive on a trail ride with it. "Love the burn." I'll remember that. I'm enjoying it so far, the simplicity of it and the absence of the need to shift gears. |
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Post by 32by18 on Apr 1, 2006 13:05:50 GMT 8
if anyone wants a single-speed group ride, just give me or cherrybomber a holler |
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Post by wcoastbo on Apr 2, 2006 7:02:51 GMT 8
if anyone wants a single-speed group ride, just give me or cherrybomber a holler I wanna ride SS with you guys! just might be awhile before I'm able to join  |
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Post by 'Bee' on Apr 6, 2006 0:37:45 GMT 8
post a pic of the bike so we can check it out. Bo, here's the photo and specs of my SS:  Specs:Frame : Ellsworth Enlightenment Medium (Size 18) Fork : Fox Forx Vanilla (to be replaced with a shorter travel fork most likely a Zoke Marathon XC.) Headset: Chris King Rasta Cranks : Shimano XT Hollowtech II 175mm Chainring : Blackspire Mono Veloce 32T No Ramp (7075 Aluminium Alloy) Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT Integrated BB Pedals: Crank Brothers Eggbeaters SL Brake Caliper: Shimano Saint Hydraulics Rotors: Shimano XT 6" Centre-lock Front and Rear Brake Levers: Shimano XT Hydraulic Handle Bar: Easton EA70 Handlebar Seat Post: Easton EA70 Seat Post Diameter: 27.2mm Seat Collar: HOPE Tech QR 31.8 Stem: Easton EA70 100mm x 5 degrees Hubs: Shimano XTR Centre-lock Rims: Mavic XM819 UST with Swiss DT Competition Butted Spokes Front Tire: Intense Tire System 1 CC3 compound coverted to tubeless using Stan's Sealant. Rear Tire: Intense Tire System 1 CC3 compound coverted to tubeless using Stan's Sealant. Saddle: Selle Italia XO with Manganese Rail Chain: TAYA 1/2"x1/8" Single Speed Chain made in Taiwan Chain Tensioner: Surly Singleator Sprocket: Surly Single speed cog 18T Basguard: Raceface Grips: Lizard Skins MOAB lock-on grips |
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Post by jr on Apr 6, 2006 0:52:18 GMT 8
Bee..nice bike . |
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Post by wcoastbo on Apr 6, 2006 1:24:45 GMT 8
Nice! That's one sweeeeet bike!!! How long was it a gearie? did you recently convert to SS? looks like a very light bike, even lighter when the new fork ;D
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Post by BrusKO on Apr 6, 2006 8:37:14 GMT 8
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Post by 'Bee' on Apr 6, 2006 9:04:32 GMT 8
@ Jr Thanks Man! @ Bo Thanks Man! No, she's never been a gearie. Bought the frame as an SS project. I was supposed to get the Enlightenment ONE (Singlespeed Version with horizontal dropout - see photo) but Flying Ball's Mr. Lee can not confirm when can I get it. I'm a very impatient person when buying things sometimes, hehehe ;D ;D ;D  @ Brusko Everytime it happens, I would immediately volunteer to wash the curtains. ;D ;D ;D Thanks, by the way. |
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Post by king on Apr 6, 2006 9:23:27 GMT 8
hi banny, i was wondering why you didnt get the One instead. at least you'll still have the option for running it geared later on!
instead of running a chain tensioner, try getting the perfect chain length using half links.
bo, thinking about converting my gary fisher. hope i can get this done without a tensioner as well. it's just looks so much cleaner without a tensioner.
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Post by fattire on Apr 6, 2006 10:59:15 GMT 8
i rode a karate monkey last night, juboy did it as well, and we found out from the owner that king got first pedal dibs on the rig!
it was one cool ride, the owner will post pics later.
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Post by 'Bee' on Apr 6, 2006 17:37:41 GMT 8
hi banny, i was wondering why you didnt get the One instead. at least you'll still have the option for running it geared later on! King, I will get the ONE in case they will have a stock here. I just can't bear the fact that I have to wait, for how long, I don't know so I decided to get this frame. At least, I've started riding SS and I'm enjoying it. I must agree that it's more cleaner without the tensioner. |
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Post by wcoastbo on Apr 7, 2006 1:54:57 GMT 8
king, convert it! convert it! do what i did and try every possible chainring/cog/half-link combination you can find that's near 2:1. I'm a bit lucky in the fact that I have some adjustment with my semi-horizontal dropouts. the GF probably has vertical dropouts, right? if you can come within 1/16 or 1/8 and inch, then maybe you can file/modify the axle to make it slightly eccentric. I've seen someone do it and it worked fine, just experiment with an old wheel first... or someone else's |
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Post by 32by18 on Apr 7, 2006 14:12:16 GMT 8
hi Owen! Pics of the Monkey are in the SS Setup thread |
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Post by - Gregg - on Apr 21, 2006 22:20:09 GMT 8
on process of building my own SS bike, i got the idea of building it when i saw joey(alien_scream) bike its so simple, a big BMX bike. i got all my knowledge building my own SS bike from joey ,- idol talaga! you will got to know everything about building a bike ratio, braking, sizes joey knows it all... happy biking lets a have plan, all SS biker ride...
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Post by wcoastbo on Apr 22, 2006 4:57:09 GMT 8
gregg - will you be building as a rigid or with front suspension?
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Post by 'Bee' on Apr 26, 2006 19:27:50 GMT 8
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Post by jr on Apr 26, 2006 21:56:49 GMT 8
I'm back from the Cecon 24H MTB race at La Mesa Dam Forest Reserve. It's my first time to do 24H and I'm very much satisfied with my performance. It was an awesome experience.  I guess my training rides on my new single speed for 45-60 minutes almost every morning (for nearly a month before the race) has really helped me finish it. I agree with you...Bo (wcoastbo) is the same. He change his ride since using single speed. |
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Post by joes on Apr 26, 2006 22:08:45 GMT 8
 - SS rules!!!!!!! - as a beginner SSer. i started with a very high ratio of 40T to 18T. it was hard to pedal even on slight uphills. made me think if it was worth shaving off the weight. when i got the machined 32T chainring, my ride felt just right. this is how bikes should be. simple and sweet. |
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I will post the pic soon. Quite busy at work, no time to take a photo. 
I'll take it easy for now and stick to ride SS on my short morning rides and night rides on paved trails until I get the strength and stamina to survive on a trail ride with it. 
