I'd hazard a guess that those are the same dropouts that are on the Nimble 9 (being split slot) and their post mount brake dropout would fit. They also use the same size bolts as Paragon (M8 and M5)...
If you have someone local w/a Nimble 9, it would be pretty easy to confirm. I think they sell the post mount dropout for $45...
A previous post from someone at/near Kona said the post mount dropout is coming very soon. Kona already stocks them (in black) on their Big Unit, so I'd guess its just a matter of manufacturing.
Does anyone know where to order that frame, what are the geometry specs (sizes), prices, etc. No info on this at Kona's web site, and the dealer listed on their dealer page located nearest me, hasn't heard of it.
Does anyone know where to order that frame, what are the geometry specs (sizes), prices, etc. No info on this at Kona's web site, and the dealer listed on their dealer page located nearest me, hasn't heard of it.
MF, Is that a PF adapter with a GXP BB in it? (I'm a novice at this stuff) Do you know if this would work with a ONE DOS from White industries? I am guessing I would I need their BB White Industries BB
and then their crankset...the double/double at the bottom of this page: White Industries D/D cranks
MF, Is that a PF adapter with a GXP BB in it? (I'm a novice at this stuff) Do you know if this would work with a ONE DOS from White industries? I am guessing I would I need their BB White Industries BB
and then their crankset...the double/double at the bottom of this page: White Industries D/D cranks
That is a SRAM adapter that converts a PF30 to a "normal" english-threaded bottom bracket.
Originally Posted by Wcsting
Then, what was your solution for the rear brakes?
TIA, and sorry for hijacking...
If you mean the IS/PM "issue" it wasn't really a problem... I just don't like the silly 4-bolt caliper mounting since brake manufacturers standardized calipers on PM (good move). The frame this build came off of was IS, so I just bolted it up.
As soon as a PM slider is available I'll be all over it. I'm probably going to explore the Canfiled option if it takes Kona too long.
Originally Posted by pvd
Time to stop believing the hype and start doing some science.
Still want to add a few things here and there on it. I'm looking at the Lynskey ti post. Also Thomson has finally released their ti handlebars so I'll be looking into those as well.
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I also have an 18" Raijin on order. Dealer tells me it will be end of June or early July arrival. Was planning on building another Unit but decided I wasn't getting any younger and the dream bike time is now.
I've got 6-8 weeks to draw up a components list and get it all bought. Going to start with a Fox squishy, and it will be a SS.
LOVE seeing the pics of the builds, keep 'em coming!
Took her up to the shop for demos and to spread some sponsor beer love... ended up putting some real grips on. My ESI experiment didn't go well. Don't know why I bothered.
That second photo is well-buzzed, iPhone junk... just wanted one with the Ourys.
She feels fantastic on the trail. Still feeling her out but diggin' it all the way.
Major kudos to Kona and Lynskey for this project.
Next up is Nancy wides in UD matte.
Originally Posted by pvd
Time to stop believing the hype and start doing some science.
Yep, also hate ESIs--they compress all the way down to the bar practically, and weren't very grippy.
For larger hands like mine, the lock-on rogues are great (not as gushy as the non-lock on) but a lighter option that works really well are the thickish, dual density Specialized grips.
Nice bike MF.
Originally posted by bucksaw87
I still fail to see how mustaches, fixies, and PBR are ironic.
And good advice on the Esi grips, I've been meaning to pick up a pair but just can't commit. But I've been lately finding the ODI Rogue and Ourys lock-ons a bit much and just installed some ODI SDG lock-ons, hopefully these will be better. They are between the Ruffians and the Rogues.
After an initial street ride last night, I think the fork at 120mm may work out nicely. Steering seemed sufficiently responsive, front-end felt adequately weighted, and the 12.7" BB is hardly too tall for my uber-rocky trails. 110F heat predicted tomorrow but will ride anyway.
2011 Reba XX 120mm, 20mm axle, xloc
King headset
King hubs + Flows + DT
XT M785 brakes + Ice Tech 180/160
E13 SS crank + 32t ring + PF30 BB
1X9 X9 shifter/DR/cassette
Paul ST chainkeeper
XTR Race M980 pedals
ESI chunky grips
Eriksen ti layback post
Fizik Gobi ti 1st gen.
Chromag post/skewer QRs
Tires/bar/stem are temporary but functionally similar
Looks great. Driveside pic please! How did the E13 bb/crank install go? I've heard bad things.
Thanks. My shop installed the crank/BB. The mechanic's only mention of it was to tell me how much he liked the crank and had decided to buy one for himself. Did you hear the install is tricky, or that reliability issues insued afterwards?
The xloc remote needs a longer hose especially now that I've moved a second spacer below the stem and plan to get a wider bar (711mm somehow felt narrow today). Great bike and fits great. Just what I wanted.
I ride a 2012 Lynskey pro 29 SL and love it. I saw the raigin frame at a local bike shop in Durango, and have to say that I would have bought it in a heartbeat had it been released. Really a nice frame. I keep thinking I need it every time I see it, and I saw it again today.
I'm hoping to get one and will build very similar to yours
I wasn't digging it and then I destroyed the rear deraileur and hanger. The gears weren't helping me anyhow so I changed it to a single speed and dropped the fork from 120mm to 100mm. Still not sold so I've gone back to riding my rigid Kona Unit full time. The Raijin's a great frame - I just like riding rigid. I'm thinking of ordering a custom Waltworks steel fork to match it. Or selling it.
Meltingfeather - my Raijin arrives this week and I am considering the Niner carbon fork to pair with it. Could you post up your impressions of its performance? Many thanks, they would be appreciated
Meltingfeather - my Raijin arrives this week and I am considering the Niner carbon fork to pair with it. Could you post up your impressions of its performance? Many thanks, they would be appreciated
I'm not one for detailed impressions. I like it... a lot. The Raijin + Niner is the best riding bike I've been on. I loved my Juice but the Raijin blows it away.
Geo with the Niner feels great to me. Steering is as fast as I want it to to be but it feels very stable downhill. It's light in the front and easy to lift/loft in tech/air.
I was going to get a moondust tapered fork just because I think the moondust looks killer with the Ti and I could "upgrade" to tapered at the same time. No dice... they don't make that combo... I guess because there are no moondust tapered-compatible Niner frames. Oh well.
Originally Posted by pvd
Time to stop believing the hype and start doing some science.
I also have the niner cf on my pro 29 sl and love the way it handles. 2.4 ardent @ 28-30 psi tubeless and good to go. I thought it would beat me up, but wanted to try it anyway. Pleasantly surprised how supple it is.
So I have had a Raijin since the debut last spring.....sold my carbon SS and bought another to build up single speed!
19.5 lbs with a 20" frame, I9 wheels and a Whisky carbon fork.
Feels a bit more XC then my other "all mountain" Raijin that is built up 1x10, 120mm fork, dropper post and I9 wheels.
This rides like my carbon SS without the creaking lol!
I'm hoping to get one and will build very similar to yours
Originally Posted by Ryder1
I wasn't digging it and then I destroyed the rear deraileur and hanger. The gears weren't helping me anyhow so I changed it to a single speed and dropped the fork from 120mm to 100mm. Still not sold so I've gone back to riding my rigid Kona Unit full time. The Raijin's a great frame - I just like riding rigid. I'm thinking of ordering a custom Waltworks steel fork to match it. Or selling it.
I tweaked the cockpit higher and rearward and started using the lockout more, and now like the Raijin quite a bit. The bars are now 2" above the saddle but strangely hasn't hurt the handling. Instead, I feel more centered in the bike, allowing me to control the bike with small body shifts (like my Unit).
On seated climbs, the front end floats over stuff nicely. On standing climbs, my body is in a more efficient position and the fork (when locked out) is more likely to remain locked out (a big help). In all situations, the bike feels quicker to respond at the pedals. It's a fun bike and (now) faster than my Unit. I like the 740mm bars, too.
Yes, I run all my rides this way this 30T up front. Seems to work just perfectly for me - climb anything and doesn't spin out on the way to and from the trail.
Used to run Middleburns, but with the PF30 thought I would give the AKA's ago - didn't realise they are std crank dia so I'll need a Sram Press Fit 30 To BSA Adapter. Fitted a PF30 before finding out, and delaying the build another day or so
Very meaty looking DT
I was worried about the drop out clamp bolts - siezing and rounding etc, but these look as if they stand up better to most I've seen, like the smaller dome headed steel bolts
Oh yeah, that's the way I'd go in an XL in one of these if I could build it up 3 x 9 with a 100mm fork. What's the head tube angle with a marzocchi set at 100mm?
Looks great! What's up with the electrical tape? Just curious...
LOL! It keeps the end of the bar tape in place
God this bike's FAST. Well impressed so far. On a couple of occasions I felt the bike running away from me. It builds speed very easily and very quickly. Makes my other bikes seem like plodders by comparison
Other thing, very confidence inspiring. I thought it felt a little 'steep' angle wise first off, but no worries at all, steep up or steep down, just likes being ragged about etc. I know it all sounds like the regular stuff you hear, but this bike really is VERY fast compared to everything else I've owned/ridden
It has flex too which is what I was after. Standing side on on a pedal you can see a good deal of movement in the CS/BB which all translates to good compliancy and comfort.
I guess you could summerise as flattering, fast & fun
Sweet! I would love that bike! It does seem heavy though, without any one part standing out as the culprit. If the frame is 4.5 lbs, its pretty stout for ti.
Sweet! I would love that bike! It does seem heavy though, without any one part standing out as the culprit. If the frame is 4.5 lbs, its pretty stout for ti.
LOL - 102 grms each, with bar ends - so that's just 1/2 lb. Where the heck's the rest
ah... a pair of those (Ergons?) I tried a number of years ago were over 400g. They must have made some improvements.
The Nobby Nics are heavy... don't have any data points on the 2.4s yet, but the 2.35s average 760g each. That cassette is heavy... as is your chain. Straight gauge spokes?
I'll admit it's a bit tough to see... my medium SS is 18.5 with her light shoes on (2.2 Ravens).
Originally Posted by pvd
Time to stop believing the hype and start doing some science.
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