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Post by anthony on Nov 10, 2007 14:21:44 GMT 8
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Post by anthony on Nov 10, 2007 14:54:40 GMT 8
Heres another one Specialized Epic
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ed
Newbie
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Post by ed on Nov 10, 2007 15:40:57 GMT 8
Mountain Bike Action Dec 2007 issue, page 88:
"Break The Rules - How to turn your dual-suspension bike into a single-speed"
Grab your copy now, or better yet, wait for it to be on sale next month. ;D
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Post by 32by18 on Nov 10, 2007 17:37:29 GMT 8
FS SS is doable, provided the suspension doesn't affect chain 'growth' too much (hence the above examples using "virtual pivots".
As long as you're happy with your bike, and you're out riding, that's all that matters!
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Post by glockbiker on Nov 15, 2007 11:50:05 GMT 8
Nice rigs! You'd have to look hard to notice that they are SS becoz those thingies they have are not RDs but tensioners.
You'd probably need a third lung to pedal those rigs up Antipolo.
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lloyd
Free Rider
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Post by lloyd on Nov 15, 2007 12:42:08 GMT 8
I like to try those bikes... ;D
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Post by g.b.b on Nov 15, 2007 13:25:31 GMT 8
i've done that in my cherrybomb.......... i used the same tensioner........ tried it on UP and that's it...........
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Post by skarhed on Nov 15, 2007 15:59:46 GMT 8
Just make sure you have the right chain length to anticipate rear wheel travel or it's snap city for yer RD!
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Post by Alphabolt on Dec 7, 2007 22:45:03 GMT 8
My mech Bong L. actually recommended that I use my Litespeed Ocoee Softail as my SS ride Just might do it
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Post by g.b.b on Dec 15, 2007 16:27:37 GMT 8
here's the pic of my ss FS..... that's the bike i use for the mean time after my ruckus got stolen....
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bakalboy
XC Rider
today is the best day to ride!
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Post by bakalboy on Jan 24, 2008 14:32:04 GMT 8
Built a FS SS last night, tried it this morning at my favorite short SS loop here and i'm liking it. the bike is equipped with a manitou spv shock and a suntour xcr fork w/ lockout. put a little more air on the spv chamber than i used to, to minimize the bobbing when i stand up. the fork absorbs low speed chatter but dives in it's travel when you brake. the lockout works and is a big help on the climbs. but i was able to balance the suspension to my liking. i used an old rd as a tensioner to compensate for the chaingrowth. i think the weight of the bike is almost the same with my HT SS with a thudbuster seatpost but is much more fun to ride. the frame gives more traction during out of the saddle climbing, even if it has a SPV shock, than the hardtail. i'll try to post some pix later.
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Post by Dakarider on Apr 21, 2008 11:40:11 GMT 8
I came upon this short travel(4-5 ") Freeride bike on a FIRE EYE website, It's called the FIREEYE KIRIN: I guess FS SS can be done afterall regardless of travel and type of suspension link?? ;D
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