To all you 29er's out there!

Asked this in another thread but may as well try this one too, any of you guys know of anyone who will retrofit an EBB around London? And a rough idea of cost?

sounds like a lots of work for a frame builder, taking the old one out, cutting down tubes, putting a new one in, purchasing the EBB internal shell, respray - far more money than its worth, just get an exccentric bb instead - the adjustment is small and they cost a fortune but probably less than butchering a perfectly good frame

http://www.trickstuff.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=414

o.k who knows the thread with the single speed champs that are on next spring?
have utfs but cant find it and want to get some dates in the diary for events,
maybe some of you will be up for it?

the european champs are held at the forest of dean in april but the uk champs are in wales next year, as far as i know entrys for that have not been announced, however the entrys for the euro champs are very close to sold out for UK entrants so get in quick! - i can check the roster for you if you like

www.ssec10.blogspot.com

sounds like a lots of work for a frame builder, taking the old one out, cutting down tubes, putting a new one in, purchasing the EBB internal shell, respray - far more money than its worth, just get an exccentric bb instead - the adjustment is small and they cost a fortune but probably less than butchering a perfectly good frame

http://www.trickstuff.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=414

Yeah I thought it'd be a lot of money, but I was thinking I could get a decent old MTB for around £200 of ebay and sell the crap of it that I don't need to recoup some of the costs, I haven't had any experience with frame builders but surely they wouldn't charge £130 to cut down the tubes and stick a new shell in there.

sounds like a lots of work for a frame builder, taking the old one out, cutting down tubes, putting a new one in, purchasing the EBB internal shell, respray - far more money than its worth, just get an exccentric bb instead - the adjustment is small and they cost a fortune but probably less than butchering a perfectly good frame

http://www.trickstuff.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=414

Charliethebikemonger used to sell them. Might be worth asking him if he could source you one. Costs £££s though.

Yeah I thought it'd be a lot of money, but I was thinking I could get a decent old MTB for around £200 of ebay and sell the crap of it that I don't need to recoup some of the costs, I haven't had any experience with frame builders but surely they wouldn't charge £130 to cut down the tubes and stick a new shell in there.

The inbred is £150, that BB was around £130 if I remember correctly. Doesnt seem worth it.

The inbred is £150, that BB was around £130 if I remember correctly. Doesnt seem worth it.

Yeah I was having a look at those, couldn't find any confirmation of them accepting an EBB though, thanks guys I appreciate the help btw.

Yeah I was having a look at those, couldn't find any confirmation of them accepting an EBB though, thanks guys I appreciate the help btw.

They dont, because they dont need them as they have horizontal drop-outs.
US Ebay is fantastic for cheap SS MTB frames. The US is just very far away :(

Ahh righty I was only looking at the one that had vertical dropouts, silly bugger.

These frames have EBBs built-in:

Carver, 96r
http://www.carverbikes.com/index.php...id=4&Itemid=12
Aluminum, 96r, EBB, 80mm travel,
Carver 96r Ti
http://www.carverbikes.com/index.php...d=36&Itemid=12
Titanium, 96r, EBB, 80mm travel,
Dekerf Solitare
http://www.dekerf.com/Details.asp?id=2
853 Steel, EBB, £1000 (ish)
Dialled-Bikes Love/Hate
http://www.dialledbikes.com/products/mtb/love-hate.php
520 steel, EBB, 100mm fork travel, £255
Niner One9
http://www.stif.co.uk/gear/select_op...productid=5737
Scandium, EBB, 80mm fork travel, £599
Niner SIR9
http://www.stif.co.uk/gear/select_op...6018&store=mtb
853 Steel, EBB, 80mm fork travel, £599
Niner Air9 Carbon
http://bike29.com/catalog/2010-niner...der-p-404.html
Carbon, EBB, Niner carbon fork, $1999 (tbc)
Salsa El mariachi
http://s233299868.e-shop.info/shop/a...ande-fork.html
Steel, EBB, 29r, rigid fork, £699,99
Salsa Selma
http://www.life-cycles.co.uk/bikes%2...029er%20frame/
Scandium/carbon, EBB, 29r, £850.00
Sanderson Soloist
TBC http://cavendishcycles.wordpress.com/
Chomoly, EBB, £300 TBC
Santacruz Chamelian
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/...frame-ec004340
Alu, EBB, 100-160mm fork travel, £429.99
Singular Peregrine
http://www.singularcycles.com/bikes.htm
Steel, Phil EBB, £360
Soul cycles, Dillinger
http://www.ridesoul.com/dillinger.html
Aluminium, EBB, 29r, 100mm fork travel, £275(ish)
Soul cycles, Hooligan
http://www.ridesoul.com/hooligan.html
Aluminium, EBB, 26r, 100mm fork travel, £275(ish)
Ventana, El toro
http://www.ventanausa.com/frame_eltoro.html
Steel, 26r, EBB, 451mm fork length, £600 (ish)
Ventana, El commendante
http://www.ventanausa.com/frame_elcomandante.html
Steel, 29r, EBB, 480mm fork length, £700 (ish)

Loads of those are in the US though.

The Love/Hates are sexy (26" wheels) I think MrSmyth said they were getting more in.
The Singulars are also very sexy, as Tilover (and a fair few other of late) can confirm.
An older version of the Salsa El mariachi is on special on Charliethebikemonger's site.

the european champs are held at the forest of dean in april but the uk champs are in wales next year, as far as i know entrys for that have not been announced, however the entrys for the euro champs are very close to sold out for UK entrants so get in quick! - i can check the roster for you if you like

www.ssec10.blogspot.com

yeah do that, please-im on a handset here but can get online sat.
well up for competing actually.will be 39 then, if that helps with cat.

@tilover from last page:

That looks like snowy H'gate if I know my geography - i'm heading home for christmas so that looks promising!

@tilover from last page:

That looks like snowy H'gate if I know my geography - i'm heading home for christmas so that looks promising!

it is harrogate! are you from this way?

yeah do that, please-im on a handset here but can get online sat.
well up for competing actually.will be 39 then, if that helps with cat.

can't get hold of sheldon just yet but the entry involves..

If you want to ride in the 2010 SSEC you'll need to register your interest by emailing:

iwanaridethessecbecause@googlemail.com

In 10 words or less you'll have to complete the following sentence

i wana ride the ssec because ..................................

Also you will need to state your** name and country

give it a go and no doubt sheldon will whip you an email back quickly and let you know where you stand
**

These frames have EBBs built-in:

The Love/Hates are sexy (26" wheels) I think MrSmyth said they were getting more in.
The Singulars are also very sexy, as Tilover (and a fair few other of late) can confirm.
An older version of the Salsa El mariachi is on special on Charliethebikemonger's site.

i've had a lovehate in the past too.. nice bike!

sweet will give it twisted shot right now.thanks for info.

it is harrogate! are you from this way?

I certainly am - lived there for years and my family are still there - only been gone two years. Looking reet good for a snowy christmas then...

get yourself back and come for a beer

:)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Spot-29er-Single-speed-Mountain-Bike-Frame-Belt-Drive_W0QQitemZ180446792375QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Bikes_GL?hash=item2a03778ab7


it is harrogate! are you from this way?

get yourself back and come for a beer

:)

Yeah definately mate - I might be back over the festive period so I'll drop you a note on here if I do... may not have a bike with me but we can sink some beers anyhoo

Coming a bit late to this thread, but I'd really reccomend the SIngular Swift frame. Very easy to run SS or 1x9, which was enough to get me over some big welsh mountains during a 150 mile adventure race, and can be run 3x9 with a bit more effort. Looks lovely, rides amazingly and I think is better value for money than Surly frames. I had a rigid fork for a while but have to say I prefer it with a suspension fork, probably because I don't choose the flowingest lines or something. Not toatlly sure that 29ers make much sense for people below about 5'10" though and would probably look at a 69er if I was shorter.

sorry cant help with that ^^
have emailed for entry of ssec, waiting to hear that I am in......
getting a new Gary Fisher Paragon frame to play with as a replacement for cracked 4 year old Montare-mm, new year- new 29er bike.

Hey do any of you know of a cheaper way of doing this http://www.dreambike.com/69.htm (scroll down a little bit on the left).

I have 26" forks that I want to run a 29/700c in, ie the v mounts are too low. The company above sell a little converter plate but it's pretty expensive. It seems like such a simple thing that someone must do one cheaper?

http://www.parker-international.co.uk/7511/Mavic-V-Brake-Caliper-Adjuster.html?referrer=froogle&utm_source=google&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=pid7511

interesting site^ fraid that have never come across the sitution you have, is there any way of bodging it? having a metalworking friend copy what they selling?
often those small bits of metal are just that. small bits of metal....repriced.

andy.w parker doesnt really give a description of that, does it do what i need it to do? if so, thanks.