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disappearin
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Is that the ned overland limited edition model? I tried to get hold of one but couldn't find it in my size. Only 150 worldwide! Ended up building a stumpjumper SS instead.
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Yes, Ned limited, called Spesh in Oz, they are aware of only two coming in officially to Aust.:noidea:
I had a chuckle too, hence its arriving sans the cadence sensor
Thanks for the tip - so I'm guessing it slips? any idea if I'm going to want a titanium seatpost for this thing being used to carbon HT's (are they a harsh frame)Nice Ned! Wish I had one.out:
Btw, ditch the seatpost clamp. They're crap (if they're the same as the regular Carve's...and it looks like it)
Stevob
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I started with a cheap Ti post on mine, but had problems with the seat clamp and the seat post clamp. Others have bent the QR on the original clamp trying to get them tight enough. Sure, it's a stiff frame and now I run a Easton EC70 carbon CNT post with Hope bolt on clamp (I grease the outside of the seat tube where the clamp resides but not the seat post in the seat tube). The Hope does well enough, but I've also heard good things about those slim carbon clamps (can't remember the name just yet).
edit. Carbocage is the name of the clamp http://www.carbocage.com/
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Stevob
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I think there were 3 brought in. I know the owner of one of them, and I think the one you bought was nearly bought by my mate a little while ago. It was suggested that the owner wasn't aware of the significance of this bike, hence maybe the cadence sensor.
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really nice build mate. bike envy
chrischris
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Hmmm
I've finished building my 1x9 SIR9. I purchased this frame in particular for its Steel bounce, & it's SS compatibility.
So, I've done a bunch of research, but I can't find out one thing...
Belchambers was running 36:19 in a 24hr a few years ago. Why 36? What's the advantage of a larger front ring? I have a 35t & 32t chainring I use on my 1x9.
I've finished building my 1x9 SIR9. I purchased this frame in particular for its Steel bounce, & it's SS compatibility.
So, I've done a bunch of research, but I can't find out one thing...
Belchambers was running 36:19 in a 24hr a few years ago. Why 36? What's the advantage of a larger front ring? I have a 35t & 32t chainring I use on my 1x9.
droctagon
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You would think a smaller chainring would be better for clearance etc, but maybe he enjoys greater drivetrain longevity with the larger combo? Or maybe like many SS'ers, he'd chewed all his kit and it was all he had laying around in his parts bin?
I run a 33:17 combo, and have done for a few years, I often wonder if I'd get greater chain and freewheel life if I stepped it up a few teeth?
With pistons like Belchambers, I'm sure he'd destroy drivetrains.
disappearin
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I ran a 32/19 at the 24hr solo nationals at stromlo earlier this year on my 29er. Most of the other ss'ers i spoke to were running similar or easier gearing up to a 32/22.
A 36/19 is a tough gear on a 29er but if anyone could ride it, bellchambers could.
Maybe he was on a 26in bike?
chrischris
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The only proof I have is this picture. Some funny blokes put this pic up around the course during the race. This was the 2010 race... 26 or 29? I don't know.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_qr-1krWUXqc/TLGFiBdKJTI/AAAAAAAAE_w/Ip01pCFbd6o/s640/IMG_0095.JPG
I still think my original question is valid regardless. I was leaning towards the 32t front ring as its easier (cheaper?) to get 32t replacements. Keep the 35t for road ridin' when the rain won't go away.
droctagon
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That's definitely a 29'er there.
Regardless of what/why he was riding that combo, I think if you run a larger ring up front (like a 36t), then if you have a rear hub with cassette style interchangeable rear SS sprockets (like a Hope Pro 2 Trials, or King etc.) then you have more room to move when switching down at the rear for commuting/training for a harder ratio, without having to drop down to low, (past 17t or 16t is harder on chains, less teeth engaged with the sprocket under power etc).
Either way, if your looking at chain rings, you can't go past a stainless Surly. Great longevity, when it does wear, you can flip it and run it again (double the value). 32 is fine, (I personally think 33t is perfect) for 29ers of course. (Running 180mm cranks helps with leverage too).
'some funny blokes' were hubbards with nought better to do than cause trouble, ban 'em I say!
all the analysis in the world wont help you push a gear like that. Put one on your bike that you can push, or walk
Jeebus used to be able to push a big gear and lay down some geary HuRT, now...
and that ain't his bike
chrischris
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I thought he was a Niner man? And that pic was hilarious o' bearded one! Who came up with that idea? That would lift anyone's spirits.
I don't think I'll find an answer to my original question. 32:20 it is for me.
droctagon
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32:20 is super spinny!