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 Post subject: Re: Post yer SS
PostPosted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 1:08 pm 
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My Spot SS belt drive 29er
couple changes from picture, it now has:
King Bottom Bracket
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igniter front tire
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Now just a hair over 22lbs


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 Post subject: Re: Post yer SS
PostPosted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:54 pm 
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Dude that bike is SWEET! How do you like the Minute fork?

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 Post subject: Re: Post yer SS
PostPosted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:44 pm 
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Dude that bike is SWEET! How do you like the Minute fork?


Thanks!

Not sure on the minute yet, I have only put about 50 miles on it so far and my initial observations are both positive and negative.

On the plus side, it is light and super stiff for what it is, controls are smooth and it seems well built. Compression clicks from one to the next have a big impact, I find though that it needs to be set on the firm side for descending so it doesnt blow through the travel too fast, on soft setting it does soak up bumps really well. all the way is near lock out with a little compliance, perfect for climbing. There seems to be some stiction at first but once it starts moving it gets buttery.

On the negative side, it seems a bit noisy, too the point that i am going to pull it apart this weekend and check the oil level, i have a feeling it may be low, may put thinner oil in it as well. Almost like a clicking coming from it.

I do think it is stiffer then the reba's i have ridden and just as buttery as the fox, couple of tweeks and a few more miles and i should have it wired.

I can say it is way more cush then the rigid fork on my karate monkey.


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 Post subject: Re: Post yer SS
PostPosted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:54 pm 
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Thanks for the review that is excatly what I was hoping to get. Let me know how it works after your rebuild. I am looking for a white 80mm 29er fork and I don't want to pay Fox money.

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 Post subject: My 2008 Raleigh XXIX
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Here is my 2008 Raleigh XXIX. Took it for a long ride last Friday. First thing I noticed was the handle bars are way narrow from my trail bike. I think I will change these out so it feels right and I can get more leverage when climbing. Other than that, I love the bike and am hoping it makes the Lake Hodges trails a little more interesting. (Spec list here if interested.)

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 Post subject: Re: Post yer SS
PostPosted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:24 pm 
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Let me be the first to say it... it's a shame that you spent all that time and $$$ rebuilding your Enduro and now it's only going to collect dust. :shock: :lol:

Solid bike bro, enjoy it.


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 Post subject: Re: Post yer SS
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 Post subject: Re: Post yer SS
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^^Nice bike, I like the color.


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 Post subject: Re: Post yer SS
PostPosted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:33 am 
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1964 Schwinn Typhoon with V brake tab welded on and a 1 1/8" rok shok shoehorned in the head tube.

Very cool. If you've got the time and inclination, can you give us a thread in the Garage on how to do that "shoehorning"?


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 Post subject: Re: Post yer SS
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It was very simple. I sat there with a box of bearing races until I found two (from two different headsets) that fit into the frame and then got the bearings and outer races to match. I was told it could not be done but I've had this bike for years now and beaten the livin' crap out of it. I've done this more than once now, it can be done if you have enough stuff to root through to make it happen. Being that I did it 6-8 years ago, I'm not sure what I used but it works fine.

I don't really have enough tech information to move the thread...

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 Post subject: Re: Post yer SS
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I will post some with R3BA later on.

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Here's a couple of my Felt 29'r SS. Me and moondogg must ride the same trails from the pics. :thumbsup:

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 Post subject: Re: Post yer SS
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^^^I guess that fence makes a great picture spot. It is quite a biotch getting to it on the SS, though.


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My Raleigh XXIX on the Black Oak trail halfway through the Cuyamaca Grand Loop. Been super stoked to have a mountain bike again after 3 years of cyclocross and road bikes! Basically stock except the handle bars, grips and pedals.


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