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Specialized - Single Speed Rockhopper Disc 2009
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robmcgeown
Converted to single speed! Wheels Manufacturing SSK3 kit with KMC Z610HX 1/2 inch 3/32 chain and KMC 1/2 link to provide great tension without a tensioner.
32/16 ratio to start but i may drop to 32/18 depending on how local rides.
2kg lighter without all the gear stuff!
32/16 ratio to start but i may drop to 32/18 depending on how local rides.
2kg lighter without all the gear stuff!
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harri said on 14 May 2012
nice bike man i have always liked rockhoppers
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08StinkyRider said on 15 April 2010
Always liked rockhoppers, nice. Check my profile later, updating the stinky so will have another version on rmr
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robmcgeown said on 15 April 2010
Its mine, so i like it!
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vengeance111 said on 15 April 2010
nice, always wanted a SS
are those dart 1 forks
robmcgeown replied... on 15 April 2010
Thanks, they are Dart 3 forks, perfectly fine for what im doing! Id love to get some huge travel forks, but i just dont need 'em!
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well said on 14 April 2010
nice bike, but its not a jump bike, why single speed?
robmcgeown replied... on 15 April 2010
Its a long story but resulted from massive drive train failure. The cost to replace all the geared bit was a lot more than i could afford. A SS'er i know suggested i give it a try so i did. I love the theory of focusing on lines and momentum rather than reaching for another gear when it gets tough.
On top of that i love to do things the hard way! I love pushing myself and with gears i just whimp out and grab the next cog!
Im not gonna go into which is better, because its personal preference, but i love single speed already!
The SS'er in my club is quicker tham most over technical terrain. Thought id join him.
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07stu said on 14 April 2010
looks the part nice bike how much did it cost tho ???
robmcgeown replied... on 15 April 2010
Initial cost was around £750 GBP last year. The SSK3 conversion was £20, chain £10 and half link £3. Bargain.
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