I don’t give a Shift!!! (Rigid SingleSpeed Complete)
That’s my new motto for 2009 as I ride my Rigid Single Speed. Finishing touches on my rigid singlespeed were done over the holidays. Last component needed on this project were the disc brakes. I found a killer deal on Avid Juicy 5s right before Christmas. Top it off it was free shipping and arrived on Christmas Eve. Other components added to this beauty are:
- · Ashima Air-rotors. 160mm in the front and 140mm in the rear. Weight on these are 85 grams (f) and 67 grams (r) – Sweet!
160mm Front rotors
140mm Rear rotors
· SASO Carbon Seat post
- · Salsa Seat Clamp (non QR)
· WTB Pure V, w/Ti rails
· Bebop pedals
Finishing up I hit several road bumps. First was the Eccentric Bottom Bracket adjustment. Fairly simple to adjust however unfamiliar to me I didn’t want to take a chance of ruining it before I could even ride it. Second was play in my fork/headset/stem. I’ve tightened all necessary bolts however there was still a little bit of play. Turns out that there are two screws that need tightening on the compression plug (in-place of the star nut). First a 5mm on the inner screw then a 6mm on the top-cap.
These were both simple issues but new to me. I went to my LBS – JensonUSA for assistance. Props to Luis w/JensonUSA’s Corona store. He is one of the most helpful guys I’ve ever met at a bike shop. Very knowledgeable as well…
Here is the complete spec:
Frame: ZION EBB
Fork: SASO Carbon fork
Spacers: Carbon
Headset: Woodman Axis SL COMP
Stem: B52s
Handlebars: KORE Torsion bars
Grips: Red OURY Lock-ons
Brakes: Avid Juicy 5s
Rotors: Ashima Air Rotors 160mm(f) and 140mm(r)
Seat Post: SASO Carbon Seat post
Seat Post Clamp: Salsa
Saddle: WTB Pure V Ti rails
Crankset: Race Face Deus, silver
Bash Guard: Race Face
BB: Race Face ISIS spline
Chain: SRAM PC991
Wheelset: Sun Ringle laced to XT hubs
Single speed cog: 16t Wheels Mfg SSK-3
Skewers: SASO Carbon levers
Tires: Maxxis Larsen TTs 2.1(f)/1.9(r)
Tubes: various brands
Pedals: Bebop
Misc: FSA Compression plug
H2O Cage: WOOdman Carbon Comp
Weight: 23.54 lbs
I’m sure adjustments or changes will be made after I ride this bike, but for now it’s ready to hit the dirt.
Wow those rotors are cool! The bike looks great Joe!
Hey, just came across your blog. That’s a great 2009 motto you’ve got–should put it on a shirt! As to your ride, very nice. The white bars and stem give it an extra distinctive look! Enjoy it!
Thanks guys! I’ve ridden it a few times…so far so good! I’ll keep everyone posted.
Maybe we’ll have the moto on a shirt in the future 😉 Just about everone on our Team rides a SS.
I’ve seen this bike in action and it is sweet! I’m sure Joe is tired of hearing it, but those are some wide bars!
Wow. Very Nice Joe. Love the white.
Great pedals! I miss my Bebops.
Nice build Joe, looks like a winner
Joe, its not quite a “real” single speed unless you get the stamp of approval from Eric. 🙂