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Chewyeti · 05-12-2008, 09:12 AM

you guys make me really want to finish my 29 SS this week! (puke comments and all!)

.8down · 05-12-2008, 09:22 AM

I just started this weekend...it hurt, like a lot...but I have not been riding on the regular lately, so Im sure there is a some work to be put in. Picture being on an Island with no help in sight....thats what it is...no gears to reach for. no grannies to help you. Lets just say it was 50% riding and 50% walking Saturday...Having said that it was great, I had so much fun, and will do my best to continue, only reason Id stop is if it messed up my knees too much.

On a cool note I did speak to a trail runner and some of his friends and he may join STR.

el_d00der1n0 · 05-12-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by .8down

I just started this weekend...

do you have pics of the build in the "post your ss" thread????

.8down · 05-12-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

do you have pics of the build in the "post your ss" thread????

hehe did not get a chance to take picts. but its a Kona A Frame, I believe an 05, with plenty of goodies, came in at 25.51(thanks goodness because if it was any heavier Id be pushing it all the time).

kev · 05-12-2008, 12:51 PM

You get used to the pain. Pretty soon it becomes normal. I don't own a geared bike anymore

OMR · 05-12-2008, 01:12 PM

I've been riding a 29er SS for about 2 years now. I switch off with my 26ers ... just so every bike get some "love". It's like having a quiver full of different arrows, each one a little different... keeps the biking interesting. At 66, I listen carefully to my knees... if they start hurting after a couple of longer SS epics, I ride the geared bikes for a while. If the hills are too long & steep, I walk... I feel at this point I don't have anything to prove to anybody ... this is suppose to be a fun sport... not a contest everytime you ride.... and unfortunately, it's easy to get sucked into this mentality.

el_d00der1n0 · 05-12-2008, 01:14 PM

sorry i'm overposting this thread, but...

i noticed today during my lunch ride that i don't think i could do this ss thing without being clicked in. i'm pulling hard coming back up in my spin when i stand up on the climbs.

and, i'm starting to understand why you want to spend the $$$ on hubs. the hub i have aft currently must have about 2 points of engagement. so if the hub gets ahead of me, i have about a quarter spin before i'm actually doing anything...

.8down · 05-12-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

sorry i'm overposting this thread, but...

i noticed today during my lunch ride that i don't think i could do this ss thing without being clicked in. i'm pulling hard coming back up in my spin when i stand up on the climbs.

and, i'm starting to understand why you want to spend the $$$ on hubs. the hub i have aft currently must have about 2 points of engagement. so if the hub gets ahead of me, i have about a quarter spin before i'm actually doing anything...

Im on Plats on my SS, I feel kinda the same as another member on this post, that pulling motion just doesn't feel right. I look at it like this, the worse swimmer you are the hard you work so the more you end up working out. Efficiency is for racers and programmers...oh wait never mind.

houseofmusic · 05-12-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by .8down

Im on Plats on my SS, I feel kinda the same as another member on this post, that pulling motion just doesn't feel right. I look at it like this, the worse swimmer you are the hard you work so the more you end up working out. Efficiency is for racers and programmers...oh wait never mind.

what you need is I hate foo button like the one on my avatar so you can keep pressing it when you're suffering. I do that quite a lot and I always feel better after i press it.

Jay · 05-12-2008, 05:39 PM

Just do it. I converted my old hardtail to a SS and I really enjoy it. I have not done anything really difficult, but I am working up to it. You will do better than you think. I though I would totally suck, but many of the climbs I have tried were easier on a SS as compared to my gearie.

.8down · 05-13-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by houseofmusic

what you need is I hate foo button like the one on my avatar so you can keep pressing it when you're suffering. I do that quite a lot and I always feel better after i press it.

oddly enough I have one....

gr@sshopper · 05-13-2008, 10:19 AM

My geared bike riding hasn't really improved, as I forget to shift.

Evil Chocula · 05-13-2008, 10:21 AM

W-T-F?

Where are the pics?!

el_d00der1n0 · 05-13-2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gr@sshopper

My geared bike riding hasn't really improved, as I forget to shift.

shifting's for flip-floppers that can't make decisions.

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Originally Posted by Evil Chocula

W-T-F?

Where are the pics?!

yeah .8down! we demand pics.

Fired Yo Momma · 05-13-2008, 11:53 AM

I am taking my SS on its maiden voyage today at EM. I know today I will proberly see the light and meet Jesus himself but I am expecting that. I don't know may loop down Mach 1 up I think I can and back along fenceline. Properly will be walking up I think I Can. If you don't hear back from me you know the vincity to where my carcuss may be at.

.8down · 05-13-2008, 06:14 PM

The Kona A FS SS

Cockpit:
Thompson stem (15x100x31.8, think this ones gonna have to go for a lower rise)
Ringle bar(90g)
Yeti Grips(ODI)
Inverted incredi-bell(shift? ring?....ring...)
FSA extreme headset(Aplus)

Suspension:
Reba Team U-turn w/poplock(sick!)
Fox RP23(great on climbs at stiffest setting)

Seat and post:
Thompson Masterpiece/Titec(probably gonna go soon)

Brakes
Hope Mono mini's(needs adjusting)

Wheels:
Mavic Crossmax SL's(awesome wheels love em to death)

Cranks:
FSA(really smooth, Im pleased)

Pedals:
Azonic Magnesium

guess what thats pretty much it on an SS

RR: the bike is smooth and responsive, and the Reba is freaken awesome, but a bi@tch to pedal of course, Im running 20t as a beginner at SSing, but based on my performance on Saturday I will be on 20t pretty much for good. The bike is awesome the rider needs to catch up for sure. looking forward to the snickers of geared bikers passing me on Cholla(and those nice folks that cheer me on)

foofighter · 05-13-2008, 06:44 PM

i think you might need to tidy up that rear brake line

...other than that your ride looks HOT man

.8down · 05-13-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by foofighter

i think you might need to tidy up that rear brake line

...other than that your ride looks HOT man

yea the zip broke on Saturday , part of the reason I turned around, but more so because my legs were broken.

05-12-2008, 09:12 AM	#41 (permalink)
Chewyeti Trail PIMP.....	you guys make me really want to finish my 29 SS this week! (puke comments and all!) __________________ Chewy THE Yeti Call me Chewy or Aaron THE STABLE: GF rig, Voodoo canzo 29 Big Boys ride.....BIG wheels.

05-12-2008, 09:22 AM	#42 (permalink)
.8down Fear the Cacti	I just started this weekend...it hurt, like a lot...but I have not been riding on the regular lately, so Im sure there is a some work to be put in. Picture being on an Island with no help in sight....thats what it is...no gears to reach for. no grannies to help you. Lets just say it was 50% riding and 50% walking Saturday...Having said that it was great, I had so much fun, and will do my best to continue, only reason Id stop is if it messed up my knees too much. On a cool note I did speak to a trail runner and some of his friends and he may join STR. __________________ I like bikes.

05-12-2008, 12:51 PM	#45 (permalink)
kev vincit qui patitur	You get used to the pain. Pretty soon it becomes normal. I don't own a geared bike anymore __________________ Present suffering is not enjoyable, but life would be worth little without it. The difference between iron and steel is fire, but steel is worth all it costs. Single Minded Endurance

05-12-2008, 01:14 PM	#47 (permalink)
el_d00der1n0 STR Veteran	sorry i'm overposting this thread, but... i noticed today during my lunch ride that i don't think i could do this ss thing without being clicked in. i'm pulling hard coming back up in my spin when i stand up on the climbs. and, i'm starting to understand why you want to spend the $$$ on hubs. the hub i have aft currently must have about 2 points of engagement. so if the hub gets ahead of me, i have about a quarter spin before i'm actually doing anything... __________________ My Blog

05-13-2008, 10:21 AM	#53 (permalink)
Evil Chocula I drank the 29" kool-aid.	W-T-F? Where are the pics?! __________________ And my straw reaches acroooooooss the room, and starts to drink your milkshake... I... drink... your... milkshake!

05-12-2008, 01:12 PM	#46 (permalink)
OMR	I've been riding a 29er SS for about 2 years now. I switch off with my 26ers ... just so every bike get some "love". It's like having a quiver full of different arrows, each one a little different... keeps the biking interesting. At 66, I listen carefully to my knees... if they start hurting after a couple of longer SS epics, I ride the geared bikes for a while. If the hills are too long & steep, I walk... I feel at this point I don't have anything to prove to anybody ... this is suppose to be a fun sport... not a contest everytime you ride.... and unfortunately, it's easy to get sucked into this mentality. __________________ OMR .... An elder grasshopper of the Tribe

05-12-2008, 05:39 PM	#50 (permalink)
Jay Full Fledge Member	Just do it. I converted my old hardtail to a SS and I really enjoy it. I have not done anything really difficult, but I am working up to it. You will do better than you think. I though I would totally suck, but many of the climbs I have tried were easier on a SS as compared to my gearie.

05-13-2008, 10:19 AM	#52 (permalink)
gr@sshopper Junior Member	My geared bike riding hasn't really improved, as I forget to shift.

05-13-2008, 11:53 AM	#55 (permalink)
Fired Yo Momma Client 9	I am taking my SS on its maiden voyage today at EM. I know today I will proberly see the light and meet Jesus himself but I am expecting that. I don't know may loop down Mach 1 up I think I can and back along fenceline. Properly will be walking up I think I Can. If you don't hear back from me you know the vincity to where my carcuss may be at. __________________ And the hangovers hurt more than they used to And corn bread and ice tea took the place of pills and 80 proof And it seems like none of us do the things quite like we used to do And nobody wants to get high on the town And all my rowdy friends have settled down -Hank Williams Jr.

05-13-2008, 06:14 PM	#56 (permalink)
.8down Fear the Cacti	The Kona A FS SS Cockpit: Thompson stem (15x100x31.8, think this ones gonna have to go for a lower rise) Ringle bar(90g) Yeti Grips(ODI) Inverted incredi-bell(shift? ring?....ring...) FSA extreme headset(Aplus) Suspension: Reba Team U-turn w/poplock(sick!) Fox RP23(great on climbs at stiffest setting) Seat and post: Thompson Masterpiece/Titec(probably gonna go soon) Brakes Hope Mono mini's(needs adjusting) Wheels: Mavic Crossmax SL's(awesome wheels love em to death) Cranks: FSA(really smooth, Im pleased) Pedals: Azonic Magnesium guess what thats pretty much it on an SS RR: the bike is smooth and responsive, and the Reba is freaken awesome, but a bi@tch to pedal of course, Im running 20t as a beginner at SSing, but based on my performance on Saturday I will be on 20t pretty much for good. The bike is awesome the rider needs to catch up for sure. looking forward to the snickers of geared bikers passing me on Cholla(and those nice folks that cheer me on) __________________ I like bikes.

05-13-2008, 06:44 PM	#57 (permalink)
foofighter Duan'er - 29'er remixed	i think you might need to tidy up that rear brake line ...other than that your ride looks HOT man __________________ -Duan Dulce et Decorum Click the Button

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