Greetings all. My son finally got to the age to really take to riding and I electrified my wife's trike so she can keep up with both of us. Been doing miles on my RANS Rocket that I modified to ride loaded touring cross country back in 2002. Been having a blast and doing around 100-120 miles a week. Looking for something a little more performant as I train up for longer rides. Always wanted to finish the RAIN ride (Ride Across INdiana). 155 miles within 14 hours. Been looking at Cruzbike for some time, but out of my budjet currently for new frameset or bike.
Found an unbuilt T50 frame for a reasonable price on Facebook marketplace and received it yesterday. Was not packed as well as I hoped, but only a few chips here and there that I'll have to touch up, but no physical tube damage. It has the 3 qr seat mount, but the rear mount isn't adjustable (which I think was Gen 2.) Seeing logo only on the headset tube and not on the rear stays. I believe this is either kickstarter or 2018 frame. I have 4 quick release axles and not sure where the 4th is used...
I have not build with disc brakes before. Thinking just entry level MT201. Not sure if there is a different beween front and rear on a normal bike (other than tubing length and lever side). Assuming post mount with IS adapters work for both, just 180 front and 160 rear. Is that correct? (or is it 160 / 140? ) A little worried that 1700mm on back is going to be tight. Will have to play with that some as I work out handlebars. Might have to add tubing. Probably similar to the procedure I did on the Rocket for Maugra HS33 hydraulic I put on it and still love.
I'm a big slow climber (but getting smaller and faster), so looking at trying out a wide range Microshift 11-48 1x10 setup. I figure I can just deal with lack of power on the top end until I get in better shape, then bump up the chainring. Might have done 2x10 with Microshift Sword if they have 2x left lever trigger compatible. Can't use the road levers with hydraulic. First time with external bearing (non square shaft) BB. All kinds of fun new learning with this.
Just ordered some 559 wheels. I didn't have anything with disc compatibility. I was impressed how even 2.5 Maxxis Hookworms fit on the back, then saw they were not even close on the front. Probably start out with some Schwaulbe Marathon Racers that I got in a good deal.
Just turning winter and while indoor trainers are annoying with regular recumbents and all the idlers or chain tubes, Seems like the MBB design lends well for them. So I ordered a ThinkRider XXPro to try out. I have non disc front wheel I can use while my wheels are coming in, but planning on a more stable platform with typical front fork rack mount block to save space. Seems like this would be a good way to get position and things right over the winter. I've ridden thousands of miles on recumbents, but this will be my first Cruzbike or MBB of any type.
Looking at the extended tube steering mod and have the tube rack clamps and tube. Will do some measurements, but wondering if some of the T or corner brackets for 2020 or 4040 aluminum extrusion builds would have holes in the right place so I don't need to fab my own. Probably won't line up close enough, but I have 6061 sheet that will work otherwise.
There seem to be 2 holes on each of the chain stays on the back, those look great for a tail box mount, but what are those used for normally?
Is there any old documentation on build for the older framesets? Seeing some of the old assembly videos and various posts on here, not sure if I'm missing a good resource anywhere.
Found an unbuilt T50 frame for a reasonable price on Facebook marketplace and received it yesterday. Was not packed as well as I hoped, but only a few chips here and there that I'll have to touch up, but no physical tube damage. It has the 3 qr seat mount, but the rear mount isn't adjustable (which I think was Gen 2.) Seeing logo only on the headset tube and not on the rear stays. I believe this is either kickstarter or 2018 frame. I have 4 quick release axles and not sure where the 4th is used...
I have not build with disc brakes before. Thinking just entry level MT201. Not sure if there is a different beween front and rear on a normal bike (other than tubing length and lever side). Assuming post mount with IS adapters work for both, just 180 front and 160 rear. Is that correct? (or is it 160 / 140? ) A little worried that 1700mm on back is going to be tight. Will have to play with that some as I work out handlebars. Might have to add tubing. Probably similar to the procedure I did on the Rocket for Maugra HS33 hydraulic I put on it and still love.
I'm a big slow climber (but getting smaller and faster), so looking at trying out a wide range Microshift 11-48 1x10 setup. I figure I can just deal with lack of power on the top end until I get in better shape, then bump up the chainring. Might have done 2x10 with Microshift Sword if they have 2x left lever trigger compatible. Can't use the road levers with hydraulic. First time with external bearing (non square shaft) BB. All kinds of fun new learning with this.
Just ordered some 559 wheels. I didn't have anything with disc compatibility. I was impressed how even 2.5 Maxxis Hookworms fit on the back, then saw they were not even close on the front. Probably start out with some Schwaulbe Marathon Racers that I got in a good deal.
Just turning winter and while indoor trainers are annoying with regular recumbents and all the idlers or chain tubes, Seems like the MBB design lends well for them. So I ordered a ThinkRider XXPro to try out. I have non disc front wheel I can use while my wheels are coming in, but planning on a more stable platform with typical front fork rack mount block to save space. Seems like this would be a good way to get position and things right over the winter. I've ridden thousands of miles on recumbents, but this will be my first Cruzbike or MBB of any type.
Looking at the extended tube steering mod and have the tube rack clamps and tube. Will do some measurements, but wondering if some of the T or corner brackets for 2020 or 4040 aluminum extrusion builds would have holes in the right place so I don't need to fab my own. Probably won't line up close enough, but I have 6061 sheet that will work otherwise.
There seem to be 2 holes on each of the chain stays on the back, those look great for a tail box mount, but what are those used for normally?
Is there any old documentation on build for the older framesets? Seeing some of the old assembly videos and various posts on here, not sure if I'm missing a good resource anywhere.
