My singlespeed build...

Jonny the Leyther
Jonny the Leyther Posts: 86
edited August 2013 in Your mountain bikes
I sold two bikes to fund buying this...

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So now i'm back in the black I need a second bike, i've had FS/Carbon/Aluminium/Titanium and Rigid now and the only thing I havn't built is a singlespeed. So I set about finding a nice frame-I am on a budget, here's what i've come up with and where i'm up to...

Dirty Jo-Semi Creme Frame:

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Added FSA Pig Headset & ISIS Drive BB:

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Exotic Carbon Forks & On One Doofer (that stems been sold and a replacement is in the post)

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Image links broken.....
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Jonny the Leyther
    Jonny the Leyther Posts: 86
    That better?
  • raldat
    raldat Posts: 242
    Jonny the Leyther wrote:
    That better?
    Yes.

    Vertical drop out. How are you going to handle that?
  • Jonny the Leyther
    Jonny the Leyther Posts: 86
    It is something I have read up on.

    I have bought the on one doofer, a conversion kit with 2 different sized chain rings at the rear and I will be purchasing a 34 tooth chainring to go with the 32 tooth I currently have. Hopefully I will be able to get the tension right with these options.
  • pastey_boy
    pastey_boy Posts: 2,083
    Very apt that you will be riding a bike that says "semi"
    Viner Salviati
    Shark Aero Pro
    Px Ti Custom
    Cougar 531
    Sab single speed
    Argon 18 E-112 TT
    One-one Ti 456 Evo
    Ridley Cheetah TT
    Orange Clockwork 2007 ltd ed
    Yeti ASR 5
    Cove Hummer XC Ti
  • leythervegas
    leythervegas Posts: 191
    Can tell already this is going to look good. What size front and rear rings are you going for chief?
  • Jonny the Leyther
    Jonny the Leyther Posts: 86
    Nothing dinner plate-esque. Probably 160s but I have got a lightweight 185 that ill decide whether to put on when I see how it brakes with 160s
  • leythervegas
    leythervegas Posts: 191
    Rings not discs! I've tried 32x18 today and it's useless, way too easy, I'm looking for a 16 tooth cog now.
  • Jonny the Leyther
    Jonny the Leyther Posts: 86
    I've bought an A2Z conversion kit with a 16 & 17 tooth in, you can have the 16 if you want.
  • Jonny the Leyther
    Jonny the Leyther Posts: 86
    Wanted a stem with less of a stack height so got a FUNN Stem £12, USE Atom Bars £30, Clarks Lock On Grips £8, Avid Juicy Threes FREE, Truvativ Stylo Cranks £12, Xpedo Pedals FREE, Superstar Seatclamp £5, Specialized Saddle & Seatpost FREE.

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  • Jonny the Leyther
    Jonny the Leyther Posts: 86
    Pretty much done, TD24 Wheels, SB8s, Exotic seatpost, weighs 22.5lbs and i've got nearly a full pound to shed off that with lighter inner tubes and pedals on the way.

    http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g36 ... d136e2.jpg
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Looking good, looks like you can knock a couple of links out the chain and I'd be tempted to drill out the cable stops to take the brake hose (which is what we did on my daughters Full Creme frame).

    A bit heavy (about the same as my hardtail 1x9) but as you say, some scope to shed 1/2lb at least on the tyres and tubes.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Jonny the Leyther
    Jonny the Leyther Posts: 86
    Already took out a couple of links from the chain since that picture, runs way more smoothly now. I'll be trying to shave lbs off as time goes by, aiming to break 20lbs in the future.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    20lb is certainly possible with an SS on that frame and forks, but will require some careful work.

    My 1x9 Kraken (so similar weight frame to yours) is now around 10.3Kg (will update my YMB thread when I shave the next 100g off).

    Foam grips will give you 100g plus versus lockons.....I've just put some exotic carbons on mine, not ridden yet to compare to the Avenir ones (same as KCNC and Titec Porkrinds) on my commuter.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Jonny the Leyther
    Jonny the Leyther Posts: 86
    Updated now with foam grips, hollowtech BB, SLX cranks, lighter pedals, Shimano Brkaes TD24 Wheels with SB8s and lightweight inner tubes.

    21.5lb now:

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Good effort......
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • pastey_boy
    pastey_boy Posts: 2,083
    Change the saddle and fit these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Easton-EA70-X ... 258073f68b
    and you should be close or under 20lbs.
    Viner Salviati
    Shark Aero Pro
    Px Ti Custom
    Cougar 531
    Sab single speed
    Argon 18 E-112 TT
    One-one Ti 456 Evo
    Ridley Cheetah TT
    Orange Clockwork 2007 ltd ed
    Yeti ASR 5
    Cove Hummer XC Ti
  • Jonny the Leyther
    Jonny the Leyther Posts: 86
    Saddle is the next change, but this ones quite comfy compared to my Charge Knife.

    Upgrades will be slow now, i'll keep doing it slowly and see where it takes me I reckon.
  • Jonny the Leyther
    Jonny the Leyther Posts: 86
    Put this on the big industrial scales at work, 19.6lbs!

    Over a pound lighter than I thought it was!
  • Jonny the Leyther
    Jonny the Leyther Posts: 86
    Shame it might have to be sold off to fund my broken CAM belt.

    :(

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