1992 Alpinestars Cro-Mega now SS

[ptr138]

Took this out for a spin today. Got some exotic elk-sh*t stuck in the tyres now. :roll:
Brought the camera along...

Budget-semi-retro-SS but loads of fun. (36/14 took its toll on my legs though)

Any feedback welcome

 

[sinnett177]

I think its a real credit you. The bike looks fantastic, well done.

 

[ptr138]

Thanks! greatly appreciated

Gonna splash out on a nicer wheelset + brake-levers. It deserves it..

(levers come from the pub-bike :roll: )

 

[coomber]

Yeah I agree with Mark, looks awesome.

Think these e stays make great single speeds

 

[hamster]

36:14! That is tough!

Usually a good starting point is around 2:1, so 36:18 or so.

 

[David633]

Bike looks good! Funny thing is I recently set up a '91 cro-mega as an SS as well. You mentioned the chain skipping at the ring, afraid I've got the same issue.. Have you managed to alleviate it?

 

[ptr138]

Bike looks good! Funny thing is I recently set up a '91 cro-mega as an SS as well. You mentioned the chain skipping at the ring, afraid I've got the same issue.. Have you managed to alleviate it?

Cool! get some pics uploaded

Removed a few more links from the chain and tinkered with the chainline a bit more.. Still not perfect, but much better atm with the large gear I'm running (not any serious climbing). But the tensioner I've got is prob not the greatest made...

A DH-type a la Sinnett's SS is better I guess. My 85 kg + standing and pushing the power down probably moves the BB

A guy on flickr thought I should try Phantom/ghost tensioner...

 

[sinnett177]

The chain line might be the problem. Make sure thats right first of all, using just the alfine tensioner i've got mine just right.