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Evil Chocula · 05-15-2008, 04:59 AM

Hi!

So, I have Am Classics SS 29er wheels... my question is, can I throw a 9 speed cartridge on the rear, and then throw some gears on? Or do I need a new hub/wheel? Thanks!

I think you can guess where this is going....(canzo!).

dubjay · 05-15-2008, 05:12 AM

Depending on how wide the freehub body is, you might be able to throw 5 or 6 gears on there. See this thread.

1x1 to 1x5 or 6?

el_d00der1n0 · 05-15-2008, 05:13 AM

don't do it man!

Evil Chocula · 05-15-2008, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

don't do it man!

Dude- I grossly underestimated the trails out here. Grossly.

I'm just brainstorming right now... not pulling the trigger on anything yet.

BoingBoing · 05-15-2008, 05:21 AM

I would think you could tell at a glance. The room for a bunch of gears comes at the expense of dishing the rear wheel more. I doubt they'd do that on a wheel designed for SSing. But if your wheels have room for a casette, I think you could notice how far the spokes are from the qr/nut/whatever-holds-it-on on the drive side.

Evil Chocula · 05-15-2008, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BoingBoing

I would think you could tell at a glance. The room for a bunch of gears comes at the expense of dishing the rear wheel more. I doubt they'd do that on a wheel designed for SSing. But if your wheels have room for a casette, I think you could notice how far the spokes are from the qr/nut/whatever-holds-it-on on the drive side.

FYI, my mechanical skills are not so hot.

But, I have about six spacers between my cog and the hub. Maybe I'll post a pic tonight.

el_d00der1n0 · 05-15-2008, 05:25 AM

why not just build up a geared 29er?

BoingBoing · 05-15-2008, 05:43 AM

The Dude is right. Two different bikes are better than one different bike. The grass may not be greener after all. But options never hurt ($ permitting).

Evil Chocula · 05-15-2008, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

why not just build up a geared 29er?

Exactly what I'm looking to do. It's not the SS, its the hardtail that's killing me. SS+FS= Dumb, hence the gears (maybe).

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoingBoing

The Dude is right. Two different bikes are better than one different bike. The grass may not be greener after all. But options never hurt ($ permitting).

Agreed, but I don't have room for 2x bikes right now. So, I'm thinking I might transfer my parts over to a Canzo for now, keep my rigid carbon fork and SS frame around as a long term project.

BoingBoing · 05-15-2008, 06:03 AM

Don't know if these are your exact wheels, but some American Classic 29er wheels accept 9sp cassettes.

Evil Chocula · 05-15-2008, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoingBoing

Don't know if these are your exact wheels, but some American Classic 29er wheels accept 9sp cassettes.

Naw, I have the SS specific ones.

Abui · 05-15-2008, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil Chocula

Exactly what I'm looking to do. It's not the SS, its the hardtail that's killing me. SS+FS= Dumb, hence the gears (maybe).

Agreed, but I don't have room for 2x bikes right now. So, I'm thinking I might transfer my parts over to a Canzo for now, keep my rigid carbon fork and SS frame around as a long term project.

First option Thudbuster.

Second option, a suspension fork so you can unweight the seat more.

Third option, ride more.

Evil Chocula · 05-15-2008, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Abui

First option Thudbuster.

Second option, a suspension fork so you can unweight the seat more.

Third option, ride more.

Easy for you to say! Don't you have like 10 bikes?

Pretty sure I saw you riding a Nomad at Noble too

.

PS It has a Reba.

Abui · 05-15-2008, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Evil Chocula

Easy for you to say! Don't you have like 10 bikes?

Pretty sure I saw you riding a Nomad at Noble too

.

PS It has a Reba.

I wish.
Never been there.
Ride more.

thephat · 05-15-2008, 06:18 AM

Voodoo has the complete 07 Canzo on sale. it comes with geared American Classic wheels (not that I recomend these wheels). Between the bike being on sale at the vendor, and The path having a 29er sale, you could have this complete bike with reba and juicy 7s etc for under 2k.

Evil Chocula · 05-15-2008, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abui

I wish.
Never been there.
Ride more.

Never mind! I thought you were someone else...

DeeZee · 05-15-2008, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abui

First option Thudbuster.

Second option, a suspension fork so you can unweight the seat more.

Third option, ride more.

I use mine all the time

el_d00der1n0 · 05-15-2008, 07:15 AM

is the gf aluminum?

Evil Chocula · 05-15-2008, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

is the gf aluminum?

Yep.

05-15-2008, 04:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Evil Chocula MCs call me sire.	Wheel Question: American Classis Single 29 Hi! So, I have Am Classics SS 29er wheels... my question is, can I throw a 9 speed cartridge on the rear, and then throw some gears on? Or do I need a new hub/wheel? Thanks! I think you can guess where this is going....(canzo!). __________________ And my straw reaches acroooooooss the room, and starts to drink your milkshake... I... drink... your... milkshake!

05-15-2008, 05:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
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05-15-2008, 05:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
BoingBoing White boy w/ a doo rag	I would think you could tell at a glance. The room for a bunch of gears comes at the expense of dishing the rear wheel more. I doubt they'd do that on a wheel designed for SSing. But if your wheels have room for a casette, I think you could notice how far the spokes are from the qr/nut/whatever-holds-it-on on the drive side. __________________ ...if I'm sweaty and dirty, I must be having fun...

05-15-2008, 05:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
el_d00der1n0 STR Veteran	why not just build up a geared 29er? __________________ My Blog

05-15-2008, 05:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
BoingBoing White boy w/ a doo rag	The Dude is right. Two different bikes are better than one different bike. The grass may not be greener after all. But options never hurt ($ permitting). __________________ ...if I'm sweaty and dirty, I must be having fun...

05-15-2008, 05:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
dubjay 77 65 79 6C 61 6E 64	Depending on how wide the freehub body is, you might be able to throw 5 or 6 gears on there. See this thread. 1x1 to 1x5 or 6?

05-15-2008, 06:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
BoingBoing White boy w/ a doo rag	Don't know if these are your exact wheels, but some American Classic 29er wheels accept 9sp cassettes. __________________ ...if I'm sweaty and dirty, I must be having fun...

05-15-2008, 06:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
thephat STR Veteran	Voodoo has the complete 07 Canzo on sale. it comes with geared American Classic wheels (not that I recomend these wheels). Between the bike being on sale at the vendor, and The path having a 29er sale, you could have this complete bike with reba and juicy 7s etc for under 2k.

05-15-2008, 07:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
el_d00der1n0 STR Veteran	is the gf aluminum? __________________ My Blog

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