MacRetro chat and rides thread
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Lovin' the bull moose bars!
My 2p on the singlespeed debate. I blow hot and cold on the SS thing. I love the simplicity and freedom it gives but sometimes feel that a mountain bike is supposed to be versatile and loses out when devoid of gears.
I have enjoyed SSing the Cotic around this last few weeks however and I'm now looking for a suitable retro frame to build up as SS. I looked at my current fleet and there was nothing suitable so it lookalike another purchase is due.
Si
My 2p on the singlespeed debate. I blow hot and cold on the SS thing. I love the simplicity and freedom it gives but sometimes feel that a mountain bike is supposed to be versatile and loses out when devoid of gears.
I have enjoyed SSing the Cotic around this last few weeks however and I'm now looking for a suitable retro frame to build up as SS. I looked at my current fleet and there was nothing suitable so it lookalike another purchase is due.
Si
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That's the day I sign on kaiser however it is at 9.10am and morv is not working so let me run it by her nibs 
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Looks good Eck just tidy up the drivechain( most important bit as chain slip is very painful ) :shock:
So is this another fat dr? Spill the beans.
So is this another fat dr? Spill the beans.
jimihendrix
MacRetro Rider
That look's fine Big E , before you buy a tensioner try setting up the chain without, sometimes you can get lucky with the chainstay length and can run a plain chain with no tensioner (look's better), file a flat on the rear axle for a slight tweek, i run my E3 with a normal Shimano chain, 32-16, a new chain on it is very slightly tight but after a few rides when it's bedded in it's perfect.
, before you buy a tensioner try setting up the chain without, sometimes you can get lucky with the chainstay length and can run a plain chain with no tensioner (look's better), file a flat on the rear axle for a slight tweek, i run my E3 with a normal Shimano chain, 32-16, a new chain on it is very slightly tight but after a few rides when it's bedded in it's perfect.
velomaniac
MacRetro Rider
Big Eck, I like the Giant SS especially the bars
Dr.S cool Mountain Goat, never one for mainstream bikes are you
Now I got to get my Raleigh finally tweaked for Sunday, not looking forward to the hills.
Dr.S cool Mountain Goat, never one for mainstream bikes are you
Now I got to get my Raleigh finally tweaked for Sunday, not looking forward to the hills.
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