|   First-Time Build-Up of Full-Rigid SS - Help!!! | EL_MATADOR
Feb 4, 2003 4:16 AM | | couple of quick questions...
first, my "geared" hardtail is a Cove 'Handjob' (size 17.5) with an Atom Race 100mm fork.
now - a friend of mine gave me an older KHS Tru-Temper steel "Team" frame this past weekend - complete with a rear canti-hanger and 1" head-tube. this frame looks to be a small-medium - probably a size 16.
if my usual/preferred size is 17.5 - am I wasting my time building-up a slightly smaller frame - or could this work to my advantage?
presumably - I can get a 120mm stem and a seatpost with some offset (i.e. Salsa Shaft or similar)...
providing all is well and good with my plan to build-up this frame - can I get away with a garden-variety front hub for now (LX, XT, Ritchey - whatever) and focus on building a solid rear wheel (Surly 1X1 hub comes to mind - on my budget, anyway)...?
what about cranks? should I opt for the 180mm? is there a drastic difference in climbing leverage?
given an ideal gear ratio of 2:1 - what seems to be the 'norm' (I use this loosely, given the topic here!) - 32-16 or 36-18 ???
thanks in advance for any and all help!!! |
| one tip: stem | Hollywood
Feb 4, 2003 9:05 AM | | if your budget allows, you might want to invest in a 1" to 1 1/8" adapter from Performance or Colo. Cyclist ($20). That will allow you to mount any newer stem on the bike. May give more options than looking for a 1" stem (I went through the same thing). Although you may be able to find an older stem for cheap.
For now, since you mentioned "budget", I would use any ol' rear wheel and convert the cassette hub to SS via cog & spacers.
Also, post where you live and what the rides are like. It's hard to apply a 'norm' in gearing choice. 2:1 may be too tough if there are big climbs and/or you're new to SS.
keep us posted!
HW |
| that's a wonderful frame | club
Feb 4, 2003 1:48 PM | | I had a KHS team a dozen or so years ago, 22 lbs. rigid it was sweet. Have a friend with your frame, same size even. Uh, 120mm? Sounds short for making a small frame fit. If I were you I'd look for a 135 or even 150mm, 90 degree with riser bar, some up angle with a flat bar. It'll be find. Since you have verticals and so will need a tensioner, consider using an old road derailleur, then you can run a middle and granny ring and manually downshift for the really steep stuff, that'll let you ride trails you'd be afraid of with just a 52" gear. That way you won't have to gear so low for the climbs that it'd get tedious on the flats. |
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