So Disappointed in the FOO

[autoduel]

Originally Posted by KonaDupee

Ok, I must have put in some of my info wrong.

Entering the 32/18 ratio with 29" tires, I get 51.56 gear inches. Can that be right???

Gear ratio is 1 : 1.78

Pedal rotations per mile = 391.19

Looks right.
32x18 = 51.56 (29")
32x16 = 52.00 (26")
With 29" wheels, you're running 2:1 ratio.
The equivalent of 32x16 on a 26" er.
So you actually drop TWO teeth on the rear going from 26" to 29".

Duan, you might want to pick up that 22T cog after all!

[1x1clyde]

Originally Posted by foofighter

thanks for the input guys. I'm chilling (literally) in Denver till thursday so will be working on it when i get back so it'll be ready hopefully for a ride this weekend (no rain).

I'll heed everyone's advice though



no not catching up...i've been intrigued by it and all the recent posting about it and new builds (Nam) peeked my interest to where my wife told me to shut up and get it

Nam's rig was just about perfect for the 12 hour race last weekend, I wonder how quick it would be on a XC race course?
I still think you and Alan should have a 29er Showdown though!

[tkblazer]

Originally Posted by 1x1clyde

I still think you and Alan should have a 29er Showdown though!

radcliff got a 29er? wtf

[foofighter]

it's actually his wife's that he confiscated and built up

[1x1clyde]

Originally Posted by tkblazer

radcliff got a 29er? wtf

He picked up a Redline from us last summer and now he is feeling the need for some big wheels so I have been helping him out on "upgrading" some parts on it!

[foofighter]

Originally Posted by 1x1clyde

I still think you and Alan should have a 29er Showdown though!

well he's going to be at the SS lovefest but you know he's been in hibernation mode so who knows.

[tkblazer]

Originally Posted by foofighter

well he's going to be at the SS lovefest but you know he's been in hibernation mode so who knows.

he's a reality tv star so he's too cool to ride with us now

[foofighter]

he's a star in his own mind lol i'm glad he made it out to the last ride though he almost bailed half way and was talked into sticking it through for the rest of the ride.

[northshore]

Sorry, I couldn't resist. Foo at the bar after riding his 29er

[foofighter]

And so I finished building the 29'er tonight!

Thank you Neil (1x1clyde) and 26'er zen master (Dave) for getting my cane creek headset w/ the extra 5mm bearing cup. And Dave for almost breaking your finger setting the crown race.

The Reba still hits on the adjustment knob on the right side of the crown but clears the other. WTF really is up w/ Rock Shox for a lame design.

Anyway the build was pretty straightforward and I cant wait to ride this sucka!

[Uncle Rico]

Foo
That turned out really nice. Enjoy!

[Pho'dUp]

Nicely done Foo. King HS with +7mm race might have cleared eh? Maybe you can just remove the Compression/lockout knob or perhaps take the dremel to it till it clears?

I like the retro brownie saddle.

Oh, I'd double check that chain. It may not drop now, but after a few rides and it stretches you're gonna drop that thing spinning high rpms on the flats.

Originally Posted by foofighter

And so I finished building the 29'er tonight!

Thank you Neil (1x1clyde) and 26'er zen master (Dave) for getting my cane creek headset w/ the extra 5mm bearing cup. And Dave for almost breaking your finger setting the crown race.

The Reba still hits on the adjustment knob on the right side of the crown but clears the other. WTF really is up w/ Rock Shox for a lame design.

Anyway the build was pretty straightforward and I cant wait to ride this sucka!

[foofighter]

thanks Dale and Carl. I'll rotate the EBB to take up a bit more of the slack and give it more tension

as for the knob i'll figure something out...i just hate to take a dremel to a nicely anodized knob...it would be cool to have one machined in a lower profile so it'll clear.

[1FG rider]

Duan, build looks nice, plus it matches your kitchen appliances.

[Code Blue]

Originally Posted by foofighter

And so I finished building the 29'er tonight!

Thank you Neil (1x1clyde) and 26'er zen master (Dave) for getting my cane creek headset w/ the extra 5mm bearing cup. And Dave for almost breaking your finger setting the crown race.

The Reba still hits on the adjustment knob on the right side of the crown but clears the other. WTF really is up w/ Rock Shox for a lame design.

Anyway the build was pretty straightforward and I cant wait to ride this sucka!

A White Fox would look nice on that

[KonaDupee]

Now that's a beautiful ride. Look forward to seeing it in action at the SS LoveFest.

Hope you get the Reba issues ironed out by then!

[1x1clyde]

Looks good Duan!
If that Reba is still causing problems there is always a rigid fork.....plenty of clearance for your frame and lighter too

[Pho'dUp]

Originally Posted by 1x1clyde

Looks good Duan!
If that Reba is still causing problems there is always a rigid fork.....plenty of clearance for your frame and lighter too

Haha, I have a Zion 29'er steel fork that I'll sell to you CHEAP Duan!

[Code Blue]

Originally Posted by Pho'dUp

Haha, I have a Zion 29'er steel fork that I'll sell to you CHEAP Duan!

fork come with Cortisone shots for your elbows and wrists

[J_Sims]

Originally Posted by DeeZee

A White Fox would look nice on that

He really does have a point here


Looks great and hopefully things will be dry enough tonight to go for a little spin thrugh Aliso