|   anyone have pictures of Airborne Dreadnaught 29er SS ?? | SS'r
Jan 8, 2004 1:41 PM | | would like to see some detailed pics. Am interested in possibly getting one
ride on(e) |
| A few | Mike C
Jan 8, 2004 2:08 PM | | What are you looking to see, specifically?
MC |
| Seatpost? | lanpope
Jan 8, 2004 4:24 PM | | I know you have probably ridden more miles than I have driven in my lifetime, so you know exactly what you like in a bike, but that seatpost looks downright scary to me! I had a Titec Ti seatpost that "crinkled" when I tightened down on it (really not that tight). The post on your bike looks to be 400mm. Do you have any problems with that much seatpost extension, and a better question, what purpose does it serve? I can see the obvious increase in standover clearance, and maybe the long post helps dampen the ride (also scary in my mind) but still that is a lot of post sticking out. Seems to me you could have what ever frame setup you want, so there must be a reason you chose this setup.
I am not questioning your setup, just curious.
Lance |
| Seatpost! | Mike C
Jan 8, 2004 8:16 PM | | Curiously, the first time I posted that pic there were a few comments similar to yours, where folks were convinced that the post would fail. It is a 400mm post, and it and the frame are both TI. the reason that I like the combo so much is that this lightweight hardtail rides as good as, if not better than (more complaint) a 26" Moots YBB. There's some compliance in the frame and wheels but most of the give is in the post. If you're 200+ lbs, this might not be for you, but I'm 180 and I ride quite a bit, and I've not had a problem with them. The post is made by Airborne and I consider it to be invaluable for any hardtail. For longer races I sometimes choose a full on sus post, but most of the time I'd opt for the Airborne ti post. FWIW.
I ride them on my ss, mtb, cx, snow bike, and road bike.
If you do a search on "Airborne" on this message forum you'll probably find (with a little digging) more on this subject, as I'm not the only person that uses and loves these posts.
Hope that helps.
MC |
| You ride 'quite a bit'??? BWAAAAA, | AK Ken
Jan 8, 2004 10:10 PM | | that's a good one!
Ken |
| re: anyone have pictures of Airborne Dreadnaught 29er SS ?? | SS'r
Jan 8, 2004 2:21 PM | | sweet bike, how does it ride?(I've never ridden Ti, so just curious) I am 5'10", I was thinking 18" bike for me, what do you think? |
| answers | Mike C
Jan 8, 2004 8:23 PM | | I'm 5'10" and I ride an 18. Fits me perfectly.
The ride of Airborne's ti bikes is (I think) a great mix of all the best attributes of steel and ti. They're the best riding hardtails I've ever owned or ridden. Light, compliant, and resilient, but laterally rigid and with a bit of snap. Very predictable handling bikes, and I mean that in a really good way.
Hope that helps.
If you have any more specific questions I'll try to answer them.
MC |
| More questions on the Dreadnought | SS Slave
Jan 11, 2004 12:00 PM | | Hey Mike,
Are these frames available from the Airborne website? Could not find that frame listed there..
Also, can you get a Ti fork along with the frame?
Thanks! |
| more answers | Mike C
Jan 11, 2004 5:48 PM | | Yes, the frames are available there. You simply order a B29 (they are sized identically), and the website gives you a dialog box to add any special notes. Type in that box that you want a singlespeed, and that's really all there is to it. They'll call you to verify that you really wanted to order a single, and then the order will be on it's way. You could also save a bit of time and simply call them and order it over the phone:
1-888-6-LAUNCH
They have been working on a ti fork and are expecting the final version in a week or so. They built two versions that were a bit light for the general public, but they did their homework and the new one should be pretty bomber while retaining the classic compliant ti ride. I expect to see mine in a week, and if all looks good they will go to production.
If you were to order a frame in the next few days, the fork would probably be available right around the time you're receiving the frame.
Hope that helps.
Pic is of Pat Irwin testing ti fork #2 in the desert last June. He's still riding (and loving) it on his single.
MC |
| Great Answers Again | SS Slave
Jan 11, 2004 8:27 PM | | Thanks Mike,
I'm really coveting a Ti 29'er single speed and I like the looks of the Airbornes. I'm riding a Surly KM right now, so I'm part way there in the way of components. If I want to cheap out, I may just get a Ti fork and a few other items and let that be it.
The Surly has been great, but Ti seems to be the ultimate ride for single speeding, along with the big wheels!
SS Slave |
| 29er SS is great | patirwin
Jan 12, 2004 1:23 PM | | I agree with everything Mike said. Great bike at a great price. The fork has nice ride and the newest version will be even better. I would get the Ti post if you don't go sus post. I've been riding the original for several years now, and no complaints. I'm also 5'10" and the 18" is a perfect fit. It also has good clearance for the 2.4s that we'll have next year!
Cheers, Alaska Pat |
| What 2.4s???? | AK Ken
Jan 12, 2004 3:00 PM | | Whatever they are, save me some, please.
Ken |
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