Then we would be forced to report you to the style police. Silver goes with black please.rifraf wrote:I'm considering some white ones to contrast with my Ogres back frame.
There are black ones listed on bikeexchange.com.au btw.
Postby RonK » Sat Mar 16, 2013 6:27 pm
Then we would be forced to report you to the style police. Silver goes with black please.rifraf wrote:I'm considering some white ones to contrast with my Ogres back frame.
Postby Konatourer » Sat Mar 16, 2013 7:28 pm
Postby DavidL » Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:19 pm
Humm, they were an option when I posted, and I added some to my cart (but didn't fire the trigger). Doesn't look like they intend to re-stock which is a pitty.rifraf wrote:I cant see the Supreme in 29er at Wiggle David - that link shows "discontinued".DavidL wrote:Wiggle currently have the 50-622 for just under $53, and buying a pair will have free shipping AND currently an extra 10% off that if you spend over $165.
Fenders seem to be hard to come across for 29ers. There are Hybrid versions that are 50mm wide which might surfice, but the only 29er specific guards I have found are Plant Bike Cascadia 29er which have good online reviews and at 65mm wide with disc brake support seem to tick all the boxes.
Looks like the Fargo is going to be a dedicated winter commuter for this season.
- David.
Let us know if you find a decent price on the Cascadias as most of the availability I've seen encumbers large postage costs.
I'm considering some white ones to contrast with my Ogres back frame.
Postby rifraf » Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:51 pm
Hi Konatourer,Konatourer wrote:I have just fitted Serfas Drifters 29 - 2" to my bike. Only day touring so far but going well.
Postby rifraf » Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:57 pm
You might have to check back with them later.DavidL wrote: Humm, they were an option when I posted, and I added some to my cart (but didn't fire the trigger). Doesn't look like they intend to re-stock which is a pitty.
- David.
Postby rifraf » Mon Mar 18, 2013 11:14 pm
Thanks for thatRonK wrote:Then we would be forced to report you to the style police. Silver goes with black please.rifraf wrote:I'm considering some white ones to contrast with my Ogres back frame.
There are black ones listed on bikeexchange.com.au btw.
Postby Konatourer » Sat Mar 23, 2013 11:46 am
Postby il padrone » Sat Mar 23, 2013 12:11 pm
Unless you are quite a heavy guy, this seems to be over-inflated at that pressure. I'm 60kg and run 2.00 tyres at about 45-50psi max. Beware, as I now believe that an over-inflated front tyre for the road conditions (1.75" at 60psi on gravel roads) was what led to my front wheel slide and resulting broken collarbone in February. Really could have done without it - still yet to get back on the bike . At 60psi your 2.0 tyres will roll quite well, but be prone to bounce, and slide quite well too.Konatourer wrote:Tyres are Serfas Drifter 29x2'. I run these at 65 psi and they roll quite well.
Postby singlespeedscott » Sat Mar 23, 2013 1:15 pm
Don't forget to mention that the calculation used in the chart is based on the percentage weight distribution between the front and rear wheels.il padrone wrote:Sounds like a very nice bike set-up for touring and some rough stuff riding.
Unless you are quite a heavy guy, this seems to be over-inflated at that pressure. I'm 60kg and run 2.00 tyres at about 45-50psi max. Beware, as I now believe that an over-inflated front tyre for the road conditions (1.75" at 60psi on gravel roads) was what led to my front wheel slide and resulting broken collarbone in February. Really could have done without it - still yet to get back on the bike . At 60psi your 2.0 tyres will roll quite well, but be prone to bounce, and slide quite well too.Konatourer wrote:Tyres are Serfas Drifter 29x2'. I run these at 65 psi and they roll quite well.
A bit of a guide to it is given here. The optimum pressures with wheel loads (not total load) are given in the graph and are very surprising.
Postby il padrone » Sat Mar 23, 2013 1:46 pm
Postby Konatourer » Sat Mar 23, 2013 10:05 pm
Postby rifraf » Tue Mar 26, 2013 10:08 pm
Silver does not appear to be available in the 29ers 65mm width sizingRonK wrote:Then we would be forced to report you to the style police. Silver goes with black please.rifraf wrote:I'm considering some white ones to contrast with my Ogres back frame.
There are black ones listed on bikeexchange.com.au btw.
Postby rifraf » Wed Mar 27, 2013 11:28 pm
Much as I admire your Hammered Honjos(?) did you have an opinion on the Gilles Berthoud stainless guards?RonK wrote:Then we would be forced to report you to the style police. Silver goes with black please.rifraf wrote:I'm considering some white ones to contrast with my Ogres back frame.
Postby il padrone » Wed Mar 27, 2013 11:59 pm
Crikey!!? What are they made of - old conveyor belt rubber or something??rifraf wrote:Whilst I admire the Cascadia they are close to a kilo and black fenders might be a bit much with a black frame
me tinks
Postby rifraf » Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:35 am
Just tried to find a link to the 890g weight I spotted and cant find it currently.il padrone wrote: Crikey!!? What are they made of - old conveyor belt rubber or something??
I just looked up some details on weight and from a CTC Forum post got a weight of 234g for 35mm SKS mudguards, and that sounds about right to me. I don't see how the Cascadia's should be so heavy...... although I guess they do have those built-in mud-flaps, maybe they add all the weight ??
BTW I have happily run 2.0" and even the 2.3" tyres inside my 55mm SKS - not ideal but it worked and they kept the water off.
Postby RonK » Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:47 am
The Velo Orange fenders I have on the Pioneer are identical to the Gilles Berthoud in appearance, and I expect stainless steel to be more durable, which why I chose 'em. I think these will complement the Ogre nicely.rifraf wrote:Much as I admire your Hammered Honjos(?) did you have an opinion on the Gilles Berthoud stainless guards?
Postby rifraf » Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:16 pm
I love the polished metal look and think they would offset the black frame extraordinarily well.RonK wrote: The Velo Orange fenders I have on the Pioneer are identical to the Gilles Berthoud in appearance, and I expect stainless steel to be more durable, which why I chose 'em. I think these will complement the Ogre nicely.
Velo Orange don't have a 700c stainless steel fender, but they do have the aluminium Zeppelin in 700 x 52 mm.
Postby RonK » Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:47 pm
Tsk, tsk, yet another compromise.rifraf wrote:I do wonder though, with the rigidity of the metal, if it would make the rear wheel removal horizontal dropout issue manifest itself even worse.
Especially with the wraparound bracket/stay combo as a means of support for the guard (as per your great pic).
Postby rifraf » Wed Apr 03, 2013 8:40 pm
I'm going to give them a go.RonK wrote: Tsk, tsk, yet another compromise.
Anyway, just because they are made from stainless steel doesn't mean they are inflexible. And it would not matter the type of mudguard and stay you choose - if necessary they will have to be released, but that's not big deal.
Postby rifraf » Fri Apr 26, 2013 5:12 pm
Postby RonK » Sat Apr 27, 2013 10:03 pm
Postby rifraf » Sun Apr 28, 2013 12:07 am
Yes but they are of an XT levelRonK wrote:Looking at the Titec bars I think reach should not be a problem for you.
Gasp - are those reflectors on the pedals?
Postby Wingnut » Sun Apr 28, 2013 12:54 am
Postby rifraf » Sun Apr 28, 2013 1:11 am
Postby singlespeedscott » Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:54 am
JJ bars are super comfy off road. A few of my mates have got them and they are great in the single track. Personally I think for touring though they maybe a little wide.Wingnut wrote:Hey rifraf,
The bike is looking great...I like the bars! I almost bought some Jones bars once....maybe in the future?
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