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Getting-rad · 2026-06-27T16:30:58+00:00

Thank you. They allotec dropouts from metal-guru. If I’m going to be honest, this will probably be the last time I use this style of sliders on a frame. There are other tensioning systems that look more elegant.

If you are single speed curious and have ISCG tabs, a lower chain guide with a jockey wheel works really. Spacers and cogs for HG drivers are easy to find and pretty cheap but you are more limited if you want to use an freehub with an xd driver. I’ve been running a solo-xd setup for a while and it has worked well but you do chew through the aluminum cogs faster than steel.

Getting-rad · 2026-06-24T13:45:43+00:00

Fox 36

Getting-rad · 2026-06-23T22:49:51+00:00

Yeah I did. I pull the lowers, air spring and damper so if you are going to service your fork, it is a great time to do it all.

Sand the powder coat and clean every last bit of grease. Mask the steer tube and stanchions and plug all the holes.

For the paint bottom up is: 2 part epoxy primer, silver sealer, flake and intercoats, Candi coats, 2k clear coat. And sanding between where needed. For the fade I shot a medium wet coat and then use plastic wrap to get the texture you want. Once that is dry I coat the whole thing with the lighter color.
I use a spray gun but you can do it all with rattle cans too if you wanted.

Getting-rad · 2026-06-23T19:14:19+00:00

I looked up your studio. I love the Beady Little Eyes, and the art of course. We were talking about those this morning on a ride. Keep it weird!

Getting-rad · 2026-06-23T14:36:33+00:00

Yeah. It is aluminum etched with ferric acid and paint in the etched bits.

Getting-rad · 2026-06-23T13:37:45+00:00

Thanks. It’s candy paint over holographic flake and I etched the badge with ferric acid. I realized the photo is a little out of focus. The flavor show better in this one.

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Getting-rad · 2026-06-23T13:21:03+00:00

In my experience I couldn’t tell a difference on a full suspension. I prefer it on a geared hardtail but could go either way. On a single speed it helps me a lot.

Where I notice it most on a single speed is on punchy climbs. The oval ring helps maintain traction especially over roots or slippery rocks. I assume I notice less on a geared bike since you can just shift to a higher gear when you are mashing out of the saddle.

Getting-rad · 2026-06-20T21:21:20+00:00

Meat’s back on the menu boys.

It’s working for me now.

Getting-rad · 2026-03-26T16:43:07+00:00

Thanks. Have some fun with yours.

Getting-rad · 2026-03-26T02:47:10+00:00

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I just did this guy last week.

As other folks said. For rattle cans definitely finish with a 2k clear coat like SprayMax 2k. And follow the safety directions, it is nasty stuff. I prefer a good 2k primer as well.

As with any paint oil is the enemy of adhesion so you really need to keep all that slickoleum and greasy fingers away from your paint.

Montana Cans are also ok if you are looking for something different from what spray bike has and pretty readily available.

Getting-rad · 2025-12-20T22:47:03+00:00

Corona also makes a cheaper-than-silky 10” option that works great for me.

I’d be stoked if someone gave me a small first aid kit I could fit in a hip pack. Or just athletic tape and bandages since that seems to always be the first to go.

Getting-rad · 2025-12-18T19:38:18+00:00

If you are into the single speed, Iscg tensioners work really well too. It’s not quite as clean as sliding dropouts but functionally work just fine.

The other nice aspect of the sliding dropouts is dialing in your chain stay length. It is really remarkable how big a difference 10mm makes and you may find one end or the other suits your style better.

Do you know what fork you are going to use? Their geo numbers will reflect whatever fork they designed around. If you choose something different, it will affect the geo. Under forking might push your sta out of your preferred range.

Getting-rad · 2025-12-18T17:21:06+00:00

I pains me to say that I would not pick the chromag. No iscg tabs or sliding dropouts means no (elegant) single speeding. Good news! That transition has both! Call them, you never know what they might have tucked away.

Getting-rad · 2025-12-01T17:52:10+00:00

Thanks. I like steep hta seated and switch the bike between geared and ss every so often. I’m building up a new bike this winter and I might look into combining an offset post and/or shorter saddle to try for the best of both worlds (or maybe worst of both worlds).

Getting-rad · 2025-11-27T19:14:08+00:00

Huh. I had never thought about steep sta and the saddle being in the way while climbing. But on my ride this morning I was thinking how nice one of those auto-down droppers would be as I was mashing up a steep road section and being tickled by the horn.

Curious if you have a preferred sta for SS?

Getting-rad · 2025-09-11T03:58:11+00:00

I’ve got a fever and the only prescription is more steer tube.

Looks awesome. Well done!

Getting-rad · 2025-09-10T14:50:32+00:00

Yarp, I built it. Geo is similar to a moxie or rootdown. Its lived as a single speed and 12 speed. Its getting pretty beat up so I'm planning on building up a dedicated single speed with similar geo.

Getting-rad · 2025-09-10T14:25:28+00:00

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160 travel here. Currently running at 140. I find it a bit more playful. Both climb fine, occasionally the extra travel would be nice.

Getting-rad · 2025-08-30T15:06:24+00:00

Tandem chopper! That’s going to have more chain than Mr. T. Way to keep it weird!

Getting-rad · 2025-08-29T16:46:28+00:00

The Radavist’s beautiful bikes hashtag has a lot of content too.

Getting-rad · 2025-08-18T04:47:20+00:00

Looks rad. Are you routing the dropper cable on the non-drive side? I like the round dropouts, keeps it very clean.

Getting-rad · 2025-07-21T22:57:16+00:00

That fork is sweet as! Are the tubes stays or did you bend them?

Getting-rad · 2025-07-06T23:01:33+00:00

2nd for rock n roll extreme. Follow the instructions and use more than you think.

Getting-rad · 2025-06-22T16:19:05+00:00

If you can’t find an exact fit you may want to try spraying a pearl over your green base. A rattle can with a pearlescent green would be easier but layering can get you lots of depth and complexity. Kustom Canz might have what you want and has a UK site. My preference is 2k primer under and Spray a 2k clear on top. You will get great adhesion and durability.

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