New Niner build [Archive] - Ridemonkey.com

DHS

11-21-2007, 08:30 PM

Niner Sir9 Medium frame. Tang

waiting on lots of parts. but here's the first pic

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/DHSmilky/IMG_1959.jpg

WTB tires
Thomson seatpost
definitely doing a micro drive train setup, single speed. 25/14 or 13 or 15 or 16
Shimano LX/saint brakes (140mm rear 160mm front)
Straitline white levers
Fox F100 29 fork white
Profile cranks, ti bolts, ti axle. decent weight. but have 170mm, 175, 177, and 180s to play with.
Hadley single speed rear hub
DT front hub
36h Stan Flow rims
specialized stem
Bontrager carbon bar

tozovr

11-21-2007, 08:43 PM

Want a sweet MAverick DUC 32 and front wheel for that pup?

looks awesome man!

LOVE the niner stuff.

Niner Sir9 Medium frame. Tang

waiting on lots of parts. but here's the first pic

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/DHSmilky/IMG_1959.jpg

WTB tires
Thomson seatpost
definitely doing a micro drive train setup, single speed. 25/14 or 13 or 15 or 16
Shimano LX/saint brakes (140mm rear 160mm front)
Straitline white levers
Fox F100 29 fork white
Profile cranks, ti bolts, ti axle. decent weight. but have 170mm, 175, 177, and 180s to play with.
Hadley single speed rear hub
DT front hub
36h Stan Flow rims
specialized stem
Bontrager carbon bar

DHS

11-21-2007, 08:45 PM

no, as stated above i have a Fox F100 29 coming in.

greenchris

11-21-2007, 08:52 PM

sick build DHS... You have quite the collection of prior and current bikes w/ your specy and brooklyns. what made you try the 29er? Is it gonna be a fast xc bike or a solid trail bike? the one bad thing about 29ers is your gonna have to sell all your 26" parts/frames...

DHS

11-21-2007, 09:10 PM

really really wanted to try the 29er thing. have tested ridden them enough.
needed to just dive in and see where it goes. plus i can just walk out my door here to find some fun xc trails. something nice and simple like this will get it done perfectly

greenchris

11-21-2007, 09:36 PM

word. i havent turned back since steppin up to the big boy wheels... ill anticipate some words on the fox fork...

greenchris

11-21-2007, 09:37 PM

the flows are super nice as well. im runnin a set of flows on i9's and love em

DHS

11-21-2007, 10:06 PM

what gear ratio setups do people have for trail riding?

MMcG

11-22-2007, 07:22 AM

I don't think you'll find many 29er folks doing the micro drivetrain thing. I'm anxious to see how yours turns out and how you like it.

I'd say most folks are doing some type of 32:18 or maybe 32:20 combos. Maybe a few 34:22s spattered about and then some other commuting gear ratios.

You will be unique with your micro drive train. Get her built! :thumb:

1speed

11-24-2007, 01:00 PM

I just finished building a new 29er last month. I love it, the big wheels rule! I ride 32:19 right now and have really liked the gear ratio. I could see running 32:18 during the season when the legs feel strong.

T-Blazer

11-24-2007, 02:56 PM

Steve, currently running a 36:20 on my Kona Unit 2-9. Suits me fine for the Roch area.

Victor

11-24-2007, 08:22 PM

32:19 here.... seems to be a good combo for the short bursts of climbing around here

DHS

11-24-2007, 10:01 PM

Steve, currently running a 36:20 on my Kona Unit 2-9. Suits me fine for the Roch area.

Victor

nice thanks Victor. i should be in that range, with 25/14. can't wait.

wheels should be together tomorrow. mostly just have to wait on the fox. they take their times with shop purchases. but damn, is it worth the wait.

11-25-2007, 08:57 AM

i've heardly touched my full squish Rx 29r this year... seem i always take my SS.

Angus

11-25-2007, 11:19 AM

Cool project can't wait to see finished bike! I like the micro idea, something fresh. The Sir9 is a great frame also. the 853 tubing will have a good feel.

Arsbars

11-25-2007, 05:55 PM

I'm so excited to see this built

DHS

11-25-2007, 11:57 PM

just finished up on the wheels build.

rear is hadley single speed, Ti 10mm bolt hub, double butted spokes, stans Flow 36 hole rim

front DT FR, Flow rim 36hole, double butted.

they feel pretty light actually, pretty stoked.

jncarpenter

11-26-2007, 12:52 AM

Gonna be some sweet wheels! Enjoy bro!

MMcG

11-26-2007, 08:15 AM

Those do sound like some amazing wheels. Nice job. :thumb:

DHS

11-28-2007, 02:05 AM

Thought i'd add some pics,

I have saint calipers just laying around, new...

went with Straitline white levers, love them! have them on my DH bike.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/DHSmilky/IMG_1961.jpg
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MMcG

11-28-2007, 07:20 AM

This is gonna be one nice lookin bike when it is done methinks. :thumb:

DHS

11-30-2007, 01:39 AM

Very very close. only missing the fork now. hehehehe

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/DHSmilky/IMG_1964.jpg

Mike B.

11-30-2007, 07:53 AM

I think you're missing tires too :)

MMcG

11-30-2007, 07:55 AM

Throw up a few more pics of the wheels would ya? Could ya?

Thanks.

DHS

11-30-2007, 11:27 AM

I think you're missing tires too :)

i hate tubes. this is the first time in 5years that i'll have them in my tires
:plthumbsdown:

wheels feel damn good. rear is 2.55lbs and front is 2.18lbs.

just waiting on the correct rim strips for my wheels. i ordered the wrong ones to go tubeless, correctly that is.

DHS

11-30-2007, 11:45 AM

Throw up a few more pics of the wheels would ya? Could ya?

Thanks.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/DHSmilky/IMG_1969.jpg
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MMcG

11-30-2007, 11:56 AM

Sick!

Let us know how that Micro drivetrain works out and holds up.

greenchris

11-30-2007, 11:57 AM

nice wheels.... I love my flow rims

jncarpenter

12-01-2007, 02:05 AM

You don't need strips for the Flows...in fact, I would recommend against it. I have been rocking the Flows w/ only yellow tape for over a year w/ no issues.

DHS

12-01-2007, 02:17 AM

You don't need strips for the Flows...in fact, I would recommend against it. I have been rocking the Flows w/ only yellow tape for over a year w/ no issues.

yea got it. thats what i'm waiting for. the 25mm yellow tape. i got the rim strips by accident

so just waiting for those, and my fox fork.

jncarpenter

12-01-2007, 09:39 AM

...and my fox fork.Mmmmmmmmmmmm! Creamsicle! :busted:

DHS

12-01-2007, 11:51 AM

Mmmmmmmmmmmm! Creamsicle! :busted:

post a pic of your ride? please?

MMcG

12-01-2007, 03:05 PM

post a pic of your ride? please?

Click his signature links.

DHS

12-03-2007, 03:11 AM

a big shout out to Mike B.

strips came in this weekend. thanks Mike!

Mike B.

12-03-2007, 08:28 AM

a big shout out to Mike B.

strips came in this weekend. thanks Mike!

No problem. The build is looking good. Keep us posted on the Fox, I think my Racer X needs one.

DHS

12-04-2007, 01:07 AM

just finished. road it with the stem high. not a good idea. will be cutting the steerer tube again. wasn't sure and all. may switch to a lay back seat post. but it feels good in the parking lot test.

i have a bruised rib at the moment. so nothing too detailed. but i'm definitely going to ride it tomorrow and get things dialed in a bit.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/DHSmilky/IMG_1970.jpg
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greenchris

12-04-2007, 08:42 AM

nice bike!

MMcG

12-04-2007, 08:55 AM

Lookin good with the Fox up front.

Guitar Ted

12-04-2007, 08:49 PM

Yeah, nice looking rig there. I will be interested in a full on ride report when you get around to putting some time on the bike. Obviously, get well first!

I really like the Fox fork so far. Hopefully it holds up over the long haul.

DHS

12-04-2007, 09:02 PM

Feels great actually. better then expected. what a different feeling really. did a little loop here at UCSD. had to walk some hills. my ribs are killing me. but went from the 105mm stem i had to a 90mm, feels instantly better in the parking lot.

I'm 6foot with shoes on. or just a hair under. also pushed the seat rails all the way back. i did pick up a 410mm setback thomson aswell, just in case.

Steve

RD3

12-04-2007, 10:04 PM

Love the Profiles and drive set up. I have been planning to run the same gearing on my 29 ss, if I ever get it finished.

DHS

12-04-2007, 11:54 PM

Love the Profiles and drive set up. I have been planning to run the same gearing on my 29 ss, if I ever get it finished.

i have a couple extra sets of profiles...

MMcG

12-05-2007, 08:18 AM

Those brake Levers look extremely comfy. Are they pricey?

DHS

12-05-2007, 09:41 AM

Those brake Levers look extremely comfy. Are they pricey?

you bet they are. about $80-90 retail.

only fit, shimano Deore, LX, XT, Saint.
everything from Avid though. and Hayes
www.Straitlinecomponents.com

Canada Company. very cool guys. some of the best parts i've ever seen

DHS

12-08-2007, 09:54 PM

alright. finally finished up the bike. found the stem and bar i was missing.

Ritchey WCS 90mm, Easton EC90 690mm, and setup the tubeless.

the tubeless yellow strips from regular 29er tubes, cut off .6lbs. thats a huge decrease.

so now, its 25.2lbs
i am most happy with this. still raining bad here. so will be a while before i do any major riding. but feels good commuting and such.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/DHSmilky/IMG_1974.jpg
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