Newbie Observation/Question

[layboomo]

Thanks for the replies guys! I'll have to wait and see what my chain stay situation is,but even if I need a tensioner I can't see myself pushing the chain way up and creating a sharp deflection......that just seems wrong to me? Of all the tensioner solutions I've seen here so far I like the ATV tensioner from TSC best. I like the simple clean mount on the down tube away from the rear wheel and spokes. The skateboard wheel is also a great idea Eno. Thanks! Motor shims are also an option,but it really depends on how it all mounts on the bike and I won't know that till next week.

 

[layboomo]

So I'm waiting for my parts and kit to trickle in this week and I find this on CL as a donor bike possibility for $50! I already have a nice set of Ritchey Slicks and rims in the garage looking for a home. Seems like it might be a better donor than my Cutter with the 700c wheels......thoughts?

 

[Junster]

I think it depends on how tall you are. If you look at how close the top tube is to the down tube on the neck of that bike. It suggests that's a pretty small frame. It's a good brand if it fits you.

 

[layboomo]

I think it depends on how tall you are. If you look at how close the top tube is to the down tube on the neck of that bike. It suggests that's a pretty small frame. It's a good brand if it fits you.

Well I'm 6' and I'm planning on using a 5" riser bar on whatever I build so I'm not leaning over the tank. That bike frame is actually larger than it looks and it's 30" from the BB to the top of the seat post. The Specialized frame geometry sith the angled top bar makes it look smaller than it actually is.

 

[Junster]

Cool, I had a Specialized Rocl Hopper Comp a few years ago. I think it was easily the best bike I ever had.

 

[layboomo]

Thanks I tried mocking up the Cutter and there were far too many fabrication and clearance issues for a HT kit IMHO. I will have the specialized frame tomorrow,but I just mounted the sprocket on the 26" wheel I'll be using and it went together Sooooo much nicer that the Cutter wheel! It fits like your first Build with the 1 rubber spacer on the inside.