a 29'er question

[dstepper]

[quote=new2mtb]lol, i dno dean. I have tried 22 and it still is tall. Maybe just me getting used to SS.

Romeo, stay with the 32X22 for awhile. If you don't you will never keep up with geared bikes on the flats. Single speed mindset takes awhile, you have to learn to pace yourself and take breaks where you can. Learn to turn those cranks slow and not blow yourself out on each climb. On my One-9 with 32x20 gearing I can stay seated until the grade gets to about 8-10%. One mile of 15%+ climb and I am walking.

Remember all singlespeeds have three gears: out of the saddle, in the saddle, and walking. Use them.

[new2mtb]

tnx for the tips. i really need em . will keep that in mind, so i guess ill stay with 32x22 and just start from here. I did find out that my tires are wired, so i may need to change to kevlar and save approx 350grams. Aside from that, its the wheels but i guess that will be in the future.


[quote=dstepper]

Originally Posted by new2mtb

lol, i dno dean. I have tried 22 and it still is tall. Maybe just me getting used to SS.

Romeo, stay with the 32X22 for awhile. If you don't you will never keep up with geared bikes on the flats. Single speed mindset takes awhile, you have to learn to pace yourself and take breaks where you can. Learn to turn those cranks slow and not blow yourself out on each climb. On my One-9 with 32x20 gearing I can stay seated until the grade gets to about 8-10%. One mile of 15%+ climb and I am walking.

Remember all singlespeeds have three gears: out of the saddle, in the saddle, and walking. Use them.

lol, im always a weight weenie. im a roadie remember? hehehehe

Originally Posted by MTBRacer

Romeo are you turning into a weight weenie? BTW, congrats on the new bike!

[dstepper]

Keep checking the Niner Form on MTBR. There are some new 29 inch tires coming out....the Panaracer is looking pretty good. Foshizzle seems to like the Maxis Ignitors and they are lighter than the Exi's.

Dean

[SScheetz]

Originally Posted by new2mtb

lol, i dno dean. I have tried 22 and it still is tall. Maybe just me getting used to SS.

How tall? Did you have to walk?

Even if you did, don’t worry. Part of the fun will be making those sections in the next several weeks. If you aren’t walking on some sections you aren’t geared too high yet. You will gain a lot of strength; the SS will force the issue like mean coach. Stay with it and soon you’ll be smoken fast.

Originally Posted by new2mtb

i want the american classic wheelset, that would be my first upgrade then just invest on the casseete. I dno if i can get myself to invest on a 80 dollar freewheel hehehe

If you're serious about the AC wheelset, don't invest in the WB freewheel. The AC uses standard shimano splined cogs (no BMX freewheel).

Tires can make a big weight difference. My favorite is the Maxis Ignitor. Some of these are quite light and provide great all around traction. When you go light there is always a penalty like weak sidewalls. I don’t think Fo likes those anymore since he’s always tearing up the sidewalls. I haven’t had any problems but I run em higher than 40 psi. I’m also running super light 26” tubes. Again, I’m getting away with this because of the high psi.

I'm such the weight weenie.

[new2mtb]

No i didn't walk, I was climbing jpl and took 3 breaks before i could get to the saddle LOL. I use to climb this easy with my FS. I would just stop, recover for 30 secs and go again, i guess i just need to get used to pushing harder gears. But you saying that it'll improve my speed later on is very encouraging!

Yah, im thinking of doing the AC but not right now. Maybe end of year but who knows something good always pops up in ebay. I just dont want to get a good wheelset and worry ding'ing it when i abuse the bike

I do have the ignitor (maxis) as well, but it came stock with the bike and its the oe one thus heavier. I am looking into putting the same thread just kevlar. damn i didnt know u run 40+ psi on those, is high psi normal on the 29'ers? usually on 26's its 35-40 is it diff on the 29s?

Originally Posted by SScheetz

How tall? Did you have to walk?

Even if you did, don’t worry. Part of the fun will be making those sections in the next several weeks. If you aren’t walking on some sections you aren’t geared too high yet. You will gain a lot of strength; the SS will force the issue like mean coach. Stay with it and soon you’ll be smoken fast.



If you're serious about the AC wheelset, don't invest in the WB freewheel. The AC uses standard shimano splined cogs (no BMX freewheel).

Tires can make a big weight difference. My favorite is the Maxis Ignitor. Some of these are quite light and provide great all around traction. When you go light there is always a penalty like weak sidewalls. I don’t think Fo likes those anymore since he’s always tearing up the sidewalls. I haven’t had any problems but I run em higher than 40 psi. I’m also running super light 26” tubes. Again, I’m getting away with this because of the high psi.

I'm such the weight weenie.

[dstepper]

I run my Exi's at about 28lbs.

[new2mtb]

28 ? hmmm okay thats kinda too low no? id be worried dinging the rim at that psi.. hehe

[dstepper]

A have had one pinch flat this year and that was when I was running 24lbs on the front tire and riding Broken Arrow in Sedona. That is one of the reasons I like most WTB tires they don't feel squirmy at low pressures. Low pressure also takes the sting out of a rigid front fork hard tail.

[FoShizzle]

Originally Posted by dstepper

A have had one pinch flat this year and that was when I was running 24lbs on the front tire and riding Broken Arrow in Sedona. That is one of the reasons I like most WTB tires they don't feel squirmy at low pressures. Low pressure also takes the sting out of a rigid front fork hard tail.

Hey Dean, I may need to unload another bike......riding time WAY down and 3 bikes overkill for sure and no promotion in site....

I will likely be listing the One 9. What do you think in terms of a realistic price?

[new2mtb]

what wheels u have on the one 9 ? wanna part it out ?

Originally Posted by FoShizzle

Hey Dean, I may need to unload another bike......riding time WAY down and 3 bikes overkill for sure and no promotion in site....

I will likely be listing the One 9. What do you think in terms of a realistic price?

[FoShizzle]

Originally Posted by new2mtb

what wheels u have on the one 9 ? wanna part it out ?

I actually may......though if I sell I usually like to sell complete bike first is possible since it is less painful.

Specs are as follows:

frame = Large Godzilla Green Ninerbikes One 9
cranks = White Industries ENO 32t green chainring
BB = Phil Wood Stainless
fork = Pace Carbon 29er fork
wheelset = American Classic SS Cassette Hub / Am Classic Rims
brakes = Hope Minis with green levers
cog = Chris King 20t
chain = KMC Z610HX
pedals = Shimano 540
seat = WTB Rocket V Stealth
seatpost = Thomson Elite 31.6x400 black
stem = Thomson X4 10 degree x 110mm
bars = FSA K Force Carbon bars
grips = ODI-Lock Rogue
headset = Chris King Green
tubes = Bontrager
tires = Bontrager XR front / Nanoraptor rear
seatpost clamp = Intense black
skewers = Green Salsa quick release

Bike weight is right at 20 lbs, under 20 lbs with lighter tubes and Am Classic make very good tubelss compatible rims....just have not done it yet. Could easily be 19 lbs if somebody wanted to go weight weenie on it.

[P-Funk]

I love the bottle of bubble soap you have holding up the bike.

[dstepper]

Originally Posted by FoShizzle

Hey Dean, I may need to unload another bike......riding time WAY down and 3 bikes overkill for sure and no promotion in site....

I will likely be listing the One 9. What do you think in terms of a realistic price?

Man, I spent $2500 building mine, I had no parts to move over. The wheel set was alone was $750....Kings will do that to ya. I would never get the money back out of that bike.

New frames sell for $750. There are times those frames are available, other times they are in demand. If I was to put mine up for sale I would start at $1950 and see what happened.

[new2mtb]

sorry to revive this thread, but i am hearing this weird noise everytime i pedal. I can't figure out what it is, it isn't loud but more of like a chain not able to sit properly on the freewheel. Sometimes i can duplicate this by hanging the bike and doing a reverse freewheel. Weird thing is the sound is not consistent, sometimes its there, sometimes its not. My chain has enough slack and i already tried replacing the original chain with the 9/8 speed one but the noise is still there. I thought it was the hub but the noise goes away when i stop pedalling (freewheel). No binds on the chain and i visually checked and it sits on the freewheel well.

Anyone else experience this? im thinking maybe the freewheel isnt aligned but it seems straight. The chain has slack and isnt tight as well.

[dubjay]

Originally Posted by new2mtb

sorry to revive this thread, but i am hearing this weird noise everytime i pedal. I can't figure out what it is, it isn't loud but more of like a chain not able to sit properly on the freewheel. Sometimes i can duplicate this by hanging the bike and doing a reverse freewheel. Weird thing is the sound is not consistent, sometimes its there, sometimes its not. My chain has enough slack and i already tried replacing the original chain with the 9/8 speed one but the noise is still there. I thought it was the hub but the noise goes away when i stop pedalling (freewheel). No binds on the chain and i visually checked and it sits on the freewheel well.

Anyone else experience this? im thinking maybe the freewheel isnt aligned but it seems straight. The chain has slack and isnt tight as well.

Check if your cog is on tight. It sounds like you might be missing a spacer or perhaps the lockring on at the end isn't on correctly.

[new2mtb]

i have a freewheel, not a cog. do i need those too ?

Originally Posted by dubjay

Check if your cog is on tight. It sounds like you might be missing a spacer or perhaps the lockring on at the end isn't on correctly.

[new2mtb]

just for reference since i Ifixed the problem and in case someone does a search. Id like to post the solution. It turned out that the freewheel was moving side to side (1mm) when you pedal (ACS Claw freewheel). It is a known problem and the solution i found @mtbr.com was to dip it in motor oil but this didn't work for me. I was able to duplicate this issue in the bike stand with the mech brake party engaged then put load on the crank to simulate pedalling. I fixed it by opening the freewheel and replacing one bushing with a paper cutout (3 bushings). So instead of having 3 bushings you'll have 1 bushing one paper and another bushing. This will minimize the play of the freewheel from side to side thus curing the knocking sound permanently.

Originally Posted by new2mtb

sorry to revive this thread, but i am hearing this weird noise everytime i pedal. I can't figure out what it is, it isn't loud but more of like a chain not able to sit properly on the freewheel. Sometimes i can duplicate this by hanging the bike and doing a reverse freewheel. Weird thing is the sound is not consistent, sometimes its there, sometimes its not. My chain has enough slack and i already tried replacing the original chain with the 9/8 speed one but the noise is still there. I thought it was the hub but the noise goes away when i stop pedalling (freewheel). No binds on the chain and i visually checked and it sits on the freewheel well.

Anyone else experience this? im thinking maybe the freewheel isnt aligned but it seems straight. The chain has slack and isnt tight as well.

[dubjay]

Originally Posted by new2mtb

just for reference since i Ifixed the problem and in case someone does a search. Id like to post the solution. It turned out that the freewheel was moving side to side (1mm) when you pedal (ACS Claw freewheel). It is a known problem and the solution i found @mtbr.com was to dip it in motor oil but this didn't work for me..

Ah ha! So I was semi-close. I had that noise too when my cog was loose - so I thought maybe you had the same problem.

As for your freewheel - if it acts up again, ditch it and get the White Industries FW - you won't regret it (although your wallet might).

[new2mtb]

i don't think i'll be investing on expensive freewheels yet. I may change my wheelset and switch to cogs so ... no $ is good for me right now

Originally Posted by dubjay

As for your freewheel - if it acts up again, ditch it and get the White Industries FW - you won't regret it (although your wallet might).

[ShinKen]

Originally Posted by dubjay

As for your freewheel - if it acts up again, ditch it and get the White Industries FW - you won't regret it (although your wallet might).

are them wheels better than the blinging King or hopes? just wondering b/c I know nothing about wheels, specially SS free wheels well only that they're freaking expensive