Twenty-niner said:Unlock yer elbows! :sombrero:
One fully rigid dude,
Greg
Cackalak Han said:Do you think a carbon fork will make any difference? Or even another steel fork like an Odis? I do like the responsiveness of the rigid.
Cackalak Han said:There is a Manitou Minute 29 shock for sale at JensonUSA for ~$270. Anyone tried this shock? Or should I spring for this year's Fox shocks or next year's Reba's?
29er said:As tuned into your equipment as you seem to be, I think you're a poor candidate for a cheaper shock and a great candidate for a nice one. I'd save your money for a Fox, a White Bros. or a Reba, in that order of perference.
Really glad you're digging your Monocog. One of my good buddies is in love with his. He's now absolutely sold on 29" wheels and singlespeed tranny, after a couple years of asking me skeptical questions about the setup.
I hope that happens for you soon! We have a pretty small little single speed community here in Prescott but it's growing rapidly. Not uncommon to go on a ride with 5 to 8 riders in a small group on 29er Spots. I'd guess there's at least a couple dozen in town. They are great riding bikes.Cackalak Han said:I really do like this Monocog, but I am hoping to get a Spot into the stable in the near future. Those bikes are just beautiful.
I just use 175's and a 36t Biopace chainring. Where I position myself on the bike makes the ring act bigger or smaller depending on what I need. Done that for years with one bad knee already. Hasn't made a difference to it. So much for the "Biopace injures your knees fallacy."jatibb said:i have a haro mary ss. 2 yes old. like it alot. full rigid, 28lb4oz w. pedals and a 2.55 front wtb tire. 34-17 gearing. over 5'8"? make sure it has 180 mm cranks.