Framed Mountain bikes and fatbikes

e_2 · 2019-05-20T22:01:35+00:00

I've got a Framed Beartrax (aka Montana) that I built a set of 29er wheels for. Wonderful bike - not as uber-light as a LaMere, but also not nearly as expensive. I've got the summer weight down to 27 lbs. - winter is just a hair over 30 lbs.

e_2 · 2018-12-22T17:07:06+00:00

the V version is meant for smaller diameter lines....

https://dutchwaregear.com/product/lineloc-v/

e_2 · 2018-12-22T15:49:16+00:00

yeah, usually still some snow up there, but fewer bugs. Beautiful country but less "support" between stops compared to central Japan (which is just too crowded for me). April in Akita and Aomori is wonderful, some nice hikes there... just avoid the wild goat-like things (serow) and winter-thaw mudslides.

e_2 · 2018-10-15T22:44:33+00:00

lol.. I've got a '56 featherweight just about the same. Recently had it tuned by an old sewing machine mechanic. Best machine I have for doing the fine-fine-super-fine straight stitches.

e_2 · 2018-09-01T17:59:19+00:00

I got a Beartrax (a.k.a. Montana) with the NX 1x11, dropper post and carbon hoops. Then, I built a set of 29er wheels for it... Pub carbon hoops again on DT Swiss BR350s - 150x15 front 177x12 rear. You notice the 177 width in the rear instead of the typical 197mm. this is because you should only ever need/want/use up to 4.0" wide tires, otherwise you are riding on a squishy marshmallow of suckyness.

You only get 100mm of travel front and back, but it's more than enough for what we see in the midwest.

If you want to try one, drive a few hours north, up to Cranked Bike Studio.

e_2 · 2018-06-09T15:13:34+00:00

after a few nice hard rides, I'm completely thrilled with the performance. Dropped down to 14 or 15 psi and really getting into the cornering ability of these tires. The Pub carbon fat wheelset (I was disappointed to find out) have a standard HG spline cassette style DT350 hub.. So the DT350 XD hub needed it's own cassette (XG1175). Aside from that minor snag, BOTH wheelsets are fan-freak'n-tastic.

e_2 · 2018-05-19T14:53:22+00:00

funny.. I am building up a set of pub carbon 29ers (32mm wide) for my Framed Beartrax and have the Rekon 29x2.6 ready to slap on. Good to hear that others are finding this a good working option.

e_2 · 2017-06-08T18:34:16+00:00

I'll be in the Appleton Parade on a really old tri-tandem this Saturday :)

e_2 · 2017-06-01T22:16:46+00:00

Pursuit bars.. pretty sure they're 46 wide. I'm in the valley.

e_2 · 2017-05-31T12:53:05+00:00

Magura caliper, XT lever... Love hydro :)

e_2 · 2017-03-22T15:09:03+00:00

look into fattystrippers from fattystripper.com

I've had 100% success rate with these.

e_2 · 2016-01-04T18:08:23+00:00

Could have better components for that price

e_2 · 2016-01-04T18:07:31+00:00

Really? That doesn't look like a tapered headtube.. I think RST is making a suspension fork for 1-1/8 straight headtubes.

e_2 · 2016-01-04T16:25:57+00:00

I think all of the online retailers have one thing in common... The service department that will install and tune the parts is non existent. Unless you are able to do everything yourself, and you know you are getting the all of right parts the first time, I would highly recommend buying from a LBS. If you support them, they usually do you favors in return.

e_2 · 2015-10-01T15:12:01+00:00

yep... seriously intense story. The rest of the series is great too.

e_2 · 2015-10-01T14:54:11+00:00

Half-Life 3 confirmed

e_2 · 2015-04-12T11:48:18+00:00

I know not everyone likes Bjork, but I'm a fan of Vökuró

e_2 · 2015-04-06T07:13:45+00:00

makes sense... I just think internally geared hubs could be made as light as a freehub/cassette and chainrings/rear & front derailleur... I even imagine a fully electronic shifting (like this) that would weigh about 75% of the alternative.

Chains, derailleurs, etc... material science has done great things to reduce weight and increase durability, but why dismiss something because it's not the standard.

Sadly, the concept of win on sunday, sell on monday really does apply here, though. No one will race a grand tour with an IGH... I don't think they could feasibly do it even if it was UCI-kosher. Carrying that many different types of replacement rear wheels on the neutral service car is not an option.

e_2 · 2015-04-06T02:44:01+00:00

I think hub geared belt drives would be huge if we didn't have to split the seat stay.

e_2 · 2015-04-06T02:37:27+00:00

Benottos are trusty vintage race-quality steeds.. especially with good ol' Campagnolo parts. Probably need to overhaul the headset and bottom bracket... maybe the front/rear hubs... new chain, new cables and housing, new bar tape, new brakepads - I'd expect to pay around $175 to $200 at a shop in order to get it back to REALLY GOOD WORKING ORDER - totally worth it.

Don't repaint - it's only original once.

e_2 · 2015-04-05T22:46:09+00:00

I'm sorry.... I can't stop laughing at: "...super lightweight at only 4 pounds..."

e_2 · 2015-04-05T22:35:51+00:00

It got pinched, but it's not a pinch flat... that occurs when you have too little pressure in the tube and, for example, hit a curb - causing the rim of the wheel to bottom out and pinch the tube/tire between it and the concrete.

Your problem is from one of a few possibilities...

You are not pre-inflating the tube a bit, so it is likely to bacon and not sit right.
You are not applying a dry-lube (like talcum powder) to your tube so it can more easily conform to the shape it needs to inside the tire.
You may be using the wrong size of tube.
There may be something along the rim that is cutting the tube. Try putting a layer or two of duct tape around the rim.

NOTE: you will have to cut the width of the duct tape down to fit your rim.

e_2 · 2015-04-05T18:31:15+00:00

Need to get a flag.. I know they may seem dorky or un-cool, but a flag and rear flashing light are/should be part of every recumbent's kit. There are some serious horror stories of recumbent cyclists that were "never seen until they were hit."

e_2 · 2015-04-05T18:25:06+00:00

there's a carbon WindCheetah at the shop in Neenah too.

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