Project Blackstar - The remake!

[We_are_Stevo]

Get a Paul Components Melvin SS Tensioner. Much better than a Rohloff.....

Ok then - are you going to lend me the money?!

If you're going to go down that route you may as well get one of these at a fraction of the price...

 

[neebsta]

Get a Paul Components Melvin SS Tensioner. Much better than a Rohloff.....

Ok then - are you going to lend me the money?!

If you're going to go down that route you may as well get one of these at a fraction of the price...

Sturmey archer or Pauls, no debate required. One you hang off a Raleigh, one you don't!

 

[theredchili]

I would go for a 4 jeri, reasonably priced ,robust with a massive spring

(pictured at front with the holes in )

Looks like your tensioner may just need aligning properly as the chain is not in line.

 

[We_are_Stevo]

Get a Paul Components Melvin SS Tensioner. Much better than a Rohloff.....

Ok then - are you going to lend me the money?!

If you're going to go down that route you may as well get one of these at a fraction of the price...

Sturmey archer or Pauls, no debate required. One you hang off a Raleigh, one you don't!

Looking at the construction of the Pauls I'd rather buy the SA and fit some fancy alloy jockeys with ceramic bearings - and I say that as a Pauls thumbies user...

 

[neebsta]

Get a Paul Components Melvin SS Tensioner. Much better than a Rohloff.....

Ok then - are you going to lend me the money?!

If you're going to go down that route you may as well get one of these at a fraction of the price...

Sturmey archer or Pauls, no debate required. One you hang off a Raleigh, one you don't!

Looking at the construction of the Pauls I'd rather buy the SA and fit some fancy alloy jockeys with ceramic bearings - and I say that as a Pauls thumbies user...

Connoisseur


The Pauls unit has enough float to use thumbs and a 2 or 3 chainring set up on the front (see doctor-bonds Team Specialized http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... tumpjumper) he has a 3x1 ring set up. Plus it looks nice, and is beautifully constructed. The Sturmey isn't and doesn't. But, if you want to bolt a Sturmey to your bike, you go for it. Different strokes for different folks.

 

[We_are_Stevo]

I'm still an old rebel at heart...

 

[Rio]

nice wheels! really curious to see this build

 

[sinnett177]

Take a look at my cro-mega SS thread here. I originally went with a chainset type tensioner, the problem being they do move when hit by a rock, etc and you also can't get the rear wheel in the event of a puncture. In the end I went with a shimano alfine tensioner which does the job perfectly and allows removal of the rear wheel.

Btw, I also tried it with both types, sadly despite the nice looks the chain really stiffened up with the extra drag.

 

[We_are_Stevo]

Nice to see this again, I'd forgotten just how good it looks...

 

[Barneyballbags]

Well, "SS Blackstar" is now (almost) fully operational. Just the Rohloff tensioner and cables to go on.

One thing I will say - It's surprisingly light considering Cro Megas aren't known for their weight-weenie-ness! It's a smidge under 26lb. Still not a featherweight, but a good 3-4lb lighter than the geared one which I had earlier in the year.

And the wheels look (and sound) the absolute business. I think I'll keep the decals as they are (I was debating whether or not to get some original fluro ones).

The pink CK hubs add just enough of a splash of colour and, in a way, the lack of colour on the frame and components highlight the wheels even more.

Pics to follow later on once I've added the finishing touches and gone over it with a bit of polish