tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post4941383116539077110..comments2024-03-28T08:40:23.164-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: Time For A Concept Bike! Part IVGuitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-82715145852541149722010-12-03T00:48:03.123-05:002010-12-03T00:48:03.123-05:00Hey GT.
On the chain hanger, if you aren't fa...Hey GT.<br /><br />On the chain hanger, if you aren't familiar with the Columbine Quickchainger you owe it to yourself to check them out. They are slick, don't have to touch the chain at all to remove/reinstall the wheel.<br /><br />Neat project,<br />DougDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05808276153808097407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-52729544408206572442010-12-02T07:39:26.845-05:002010-12-02T07:39:26.845-05:00@retroscool: Have you noticed the head tube on tho...@retroscool: Have you noticed the head tube on those? (If you can find it, that is. ;>) )<br /><br />Nothing against that sort of set up, but having a stack-o-spacers isn't my cup of tea.Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-25435393806980900202010-12-02T00:58:46.571-05:002010-12-02T00:58:46.571-05:00How about:
http://www.vassagocycles.com/fisticuff/...How about:<br />http://www.vassagocycles.com/fisticuff/<br />with a setback seatpost?retroscoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17313703130341144784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-22316903666989283922010-12-01T12:08:10.895-05:002010-12-01T12:08:10.895-05:00Hmmmm...ever do a plumb line drop to see how diffe...Hmmmm...ever do a plumb line drop to see how different they are...or how close they may be?<br /><br />grannygeargrannygearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896238587895388993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-31231430361735837202010-12-01T12:01:00.699-05:002010-12-01T12:01:00.699-05:00My Vaya doesn't overlap with 46s... But then i...My Vaya doesn't overlap with 46s... But then it's got discs and doesn't do SS.<br /><br />... but then I love discs and gears, so I have no beef with that. It's about the perfect gravel bike for me. If I could spring free the cash for a Ti Vaya, I'd probably do it, but I think a Ti Fargo is ahead of it on the list, currently.MGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377768960221628840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-31873224979556039282010-12-01T11:21:33.437-05:002010-12-01T11:21:33.437-05:00@grannygear: Actually the Badger has a Salsa Shaft...@grannygear: Actually the Badger has a Salsa Shaft seat post which has a fair bit of set back, and the seat is back from dead center on the rails. The Pofahl has the saddle just barely forward of dead center on the rails in comparison to the clamp. Also, the Pofahl is a half an inch longer in the top tube than the Badger. (Could likely be an effect of the slacker seat angle and lower head tube on the Pofahl) Finally, I like the slacker rear of the Pofahl and the lower trail figure and hand position on the Badger. At least from a geometry standpoint.Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-57816438092585191262010-12-01T10:42:43.957-05:002010-12-01T10:42:43.957-05:00Ok...the Badger has a non-setback post..pretty sur...Ok...the Badger has a non-setback post..pretty sure, and the seat is pushed back...not sure what the ST angle is, but I would say steeper.<br /><br />Now the Popfhal...Poofall..Pohfalh...whatever that is...has a slack ST angle you say you like but the saddle slammed forward on the rails.<br /><br />Hmmm. OK, GT...what gives bro?grannygearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896238587895388993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-28152366052795939002010-12-01T09:44:02.675-05:002010-12-01T09:44:02.675-05:00@Ben: Thanks for the feedback. I'll say this: ...@Ben: Thanks for the feedback. I'll say this: I wouldn't at all be sorry if I could cram in an XR-1. My favorite gravel tire.....so far! If 1.8's are all we get, then I'd be happy as well. <br /><br />Fenders are cool and all, but unless I start riding in more rain, I don't see me needing them. I will say that your idea for the fender is super cool though, and may sway me in the end. <br /><br />(Ya'all will just have to wait to see what Ben has in mind)Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-45426797091359223952010-12-01T09:42:57.449-05:002010-12-01T09:42:57.449-05:00Ben loves his fenders. Me, not so much. Might as w...Ben loves his fenders. Me, not so much. Might as well wear a skirt too :)<br />Having experienced a fresh gravel downhill at 35+ mph on a Fargo, I totally understand. I loved the ride but the "rush" reminded me of my moto racing/track days - and there I had more protection! I'd be real interested in what you two bang out. I have my own ideas and have been mulling this around for some time, hence my interest in what you come up with.Wallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10702260247824786727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-73477101380967059892010-12-01T09:19:15.802-05:002010-12-01T09:19:15.802-05:00It was a little joke but I do seriously want a fra...It was a little joke but I do seriously want a frame like this. I loved my Peregrine but I was between sizes and toe overlap was an issue for me. And I want canti's.<br />I can't order a custom frame like this since I don't have the correct knowledge on what it takes to make it ride correctly. I do know what bikes are close to what I want. So, this topic is perfect, just what I have been wanting to read up on. Thanks!Captain Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056590636681164934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-53607893796446303982010-12-01T09:17:49.548-05:002010-12-01T09:17:49.548-05:00If you make the bike have clearance for a 29x1.8&q...If you make the bike have clearance for a 29x1.8" it will still fit a 35c and fenders, or a 42c with tight fender clearance. If you are set on the Racer brake, (which I agree with completely,) then I would think building the bike to fit the fullest tire that brake would accept would make sense. While not being MTB tire huge, I would think you would want to keep your options open. I would not build a bike like this that I could not put fenders on, period. That's just me though, I like to be clean. Ha! Chain line is not an issue with a 50c tire. Road components can easily be fitted if the chain stays are designed right. <br /><br />This is exciting, I love projects like this. The point you make about the custom nature of this is easily taken care of as well. If a person wants something not currently made, and it is a bike that will easily last for 10-20 years, why not spend the extra $500 or so now to achieve that? 'Nuff said.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16141742112128395466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-76504170127176588262010-12-01T09:00:00.082-05:002010-12-01T09:00:00.082-05:00@Captain Bob: So far my personal preference has be...@Captain Bob: So far my personal preference has been to limit tire clearances at 42mm. Much bigger clearances than this and you may as well make it a mountain specific chain line, and if you have to do that you may as well make it a mountain bike. That's why I am sticking at the 42mm size. That is still up for debate too. <br /><br />I figure you are giving me a hard time with the availability comment. :>) Just to be clear with everyone else: This is a personal frame project that Ben Witt may also use the concept of as well. Whether or not Ben and I have the same builder, different builders, or whether either of us has this done at all is all up for debate as well.Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-81881418165453627502010-12-01T08:46:50.169-05:002010-12-01T08:46:50.169-05:00I must say that this might be a bike I want too. ...I must say that this might be a bike I want too. I personally want this bike to fit 45's with no toe overlap. I'd still like to ride singletrack without burning a hole in my shoes. Gt, are you set on the 40mm tire max? When are these frames going to be available? :-)Captain Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056590636681164934noreply@blogger.com