GT Ruckus Single Speed

amey

Frame:
GT Ruckus

Fork/Headset:
Chris King, Exotic Carbon

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Truvativ Descendant 1.1 GXP 38t

Pedals:
Shimano M520

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Velosolo SS kit 16t Cog

Handlebars/Stem:
Easton MonkeyLite, Thomson X4

Saddle/Seatpost:
GUB CNC Seatpost, Fizik Arione

Brakes:
Avid Elixir CR

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Hope Pro2 EVO on Mavic XM719

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Hope Pro2 EVO SS Trials on Mavic XM719

thistle_(mbnw)

Are the forks rigid or suspension? (the collar half way up has thrown me)

I'm thinking of getting some rigid carbons for my commuter bike so I'd be interested to hear how you find them.

amey

They are rigid forks (http://www.carboncycles.cc/?p=1057&), the collar is actually a V brake mount for future expansion if required, here is a shot from front:

brucie45

That is one sweet bike, good work.

amey

brucie45 wrote:

That is one sweet bike, good work.

thank you

The Rookie

What age frame is that? Looks mid to late 90's? Looking nice.

stubs

The Rookie wrote:

What age frame is that? Looks mid to late 90's? Looking nice.

Its got no V brake posts so must be later than that unless they have been removed.

stubs

Lovely bike and a lovely frame paint job colour is perfect

DCR00

Love the frame colour

Does the red sticker say "C*nt" ?

amey

DCR00 wrote:

Does the red sticker say "C*nt" ?

Yes

According to bikepedia its a 2006 frame; http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/Bike ... g4EiVPk9vU

James Q

Thats awesome, my kinda bike!

RockmonkeySC

That's really nice. Its a shame GT don't male nice bikes like this anymore.

GT-Arrowhead

That is gorgeous!!! I bet you turn a few heads riding that around town. Im not a fan of green but that green is really nice.

I agree with Rockmonkey. The older GTs were/are better looking than the new ones.

moltryn

Really love that colour, gorgeous! Lovely build as well.
But lose that cnut sticker!!

jezzasnr

Love this!
Between your bike pics, an enforced weekend off the bike, and the need to be away from people all day on Saturday, you've sparked me to get my old GT ('96ish!) rebuilt as a SS. Forks, old RST MOZO's stripped, greased & re-built, V-Brakes serviced, it's like a bicycle time machine. just waiting for a delivery of 18T freewheel, chain, bars & grips and i'm good to go.
Pics to follow.

@lexD

That is truly beautiful would love to have it in my garage 8) the colour is awesome.

Pesky Jones

amey wrote:

DCR00 wrote:

Does the red sticker say "C*nt" ?

Yes

I love how you have just left it at that - no explanation haha. All about being a cnut!

frankspencer1979

Oooo......

Milese

How do you find the seatpost?

I was thinking of getting one from here:

http://www.cyclomonster.com/cart/gub-li ... -post.html

amey

Milese wrote:

How do you find the seatpost?

I was thinking of getting one from here:

http://www.cyclomonster.com/cart/gub-li ... -post.html

pretty good for £17, thomson copy

jezzasnr

Budget build, mostly from the parts bin.

lappymatt

?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GT-RUCKUS-SS- ... 3a84191647

amey

meta55matt wrote:

?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GT-RUCKUS-SS- ... 3a84191647

yup i bought it from them, maybe they have more.

amey

In commuter mode:


I want to get full length mudguards on this.
I cant find ANY full length guards that will fit it; eventually I might have to DIY them.
The constraints are, no guard mounts (front or back), no brake bridge, no fork brace.
Any suggestions out there?

stubs

You can get front mudguards that plug into the steerer tube. I have one its made by SKS keeps a lot of crud off your face but your feet catch it. Rear mudguards that clamp to seat stays with P clips can be found I think SKS do one.