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Blue you say? And sticking with 27.2 seatpost? Now seriously tempted
+another
Signed up this morning - personally favour the blue 🙂 and 27.2mm post
signed up - also going for the blue option
Oh oh oh oh nearly missed this.
Question - I see reference to fork anything mounts up there which is great. I'll be having those. I'd be looking for this as a bikepacking bike so rack mounting eyelets would be ideal - but your FAQs is clear - no other mounting points.
Is this an option at all?? Just want the 4 for a big rack on the back.
Thats me in too 😀 now for that build list! I've even came round to the yellow(though a nice mustard would be more in keeping with the Singular palette I reckon).
I'm hoping we can do something with the rims,I'd be keen on Duallys but I do remember trying to get P35's when they came out and it was next to impossible, so if Sam or anyone else is doing owt I'd be keen to hear about it. Ditto tyres, if a tyre group but deal was happening.
I've used these for a while,with a bit of 'modification' faultless,and 47mm wide 😉
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No rear rack mounts - axle and seat clamp mounting should work fine with a compatible rack.
spoke to a chap at ISON yesterday - It would appear but wasn't definitely confirmed that they might add an own brand 29er+ rim to their line up to complement their 80mm fat rim.......
@ Sam - Fired you an email about sizing and fork options etc of the Rooster - if it didn't get through I will resend.
In all likely hood I would look to "make do" with a pair of Flow rims and Knards. Would seem less than ideal but as a temporary solution should work!
But do I need a Rooster & a Puffin .....
Sorry to have missed your mail Mark - you have a response now.
Thanks Sam.
Top man 8)
Bump. People who've been drinking this evening only 4 hrs to go!
Go on it will be a great idea 🙂
Also interested in any group buys etc wheel/tyre related
I'll have mine in Blue please 
I am just hoping that yellow remains an option.
Evans have started stocking 29+ inner tubes and knard tyres which will be handy.
Any ideas when the new 29+ tyres will be available ?
Chronicles & DW's etc.
Leaning towards the Blue but...when will you need the exact spec Sam?
Duplicated 😳
Decisions decisions! Blue or yellow? Anyone else having difficulty? I'm leaning towrds yellow all the same.
signed up for blue with the salsa enabler fit forks - now to decide on spec - silver bars, post and stem?
Would never usually buy a bright coloured bike, but anyhow went with yellow for some reason. Just seemed to suit the bike.
Anyone (Sam) got any pics of what the fork will look like with anything mounts or what the spec for them is? Is it a normal fork with 3 holes in each leg or is there more to it?
I am in. Yellow, with anything cage mounts. Thought I would go for Swift blue if it was offered but the yellow just seems to suit the Rooster.
Bought a pair of Hope XC hubs yesterday. Will build as a single speed.
Would join a rim group purchase.
Brian
Wondering what build kit everyone is planning. I seem to be heading towards Alfine 8, front charging hub, Velocity rims, and possibly Jones Bars or keep with usual Mary Bars. Should look something similar to this neat Jones
Hoping better tyres arrive before frameset.
Brian
Anyone had an update on when these are due?
September in last email
I didn't get that email?
September...... [i]"chuckles to himself and strokes his Puffin"[/i]
@boltonjon I do wonder if I'll be stroking my swift longer than anticipated...
@brianp it was in the kickstarter project update #3 email slipped in with the dually wheel offer...
brianp, you've prompted an Alfine urge! Funnily enough my first bought part came through the other day, a King Dreadset from the probikeshop PSA. I've a pair of Groovy Luv Handles and some Thomson stuff to pinch from another bike and I plumped for the Dually rim deal too.
How many folks are thinking of a bikepacking Rooster? Or will it be for trail?
I'm thinking it will cover my bikepacking and trail bike!
Was mentioned in the Rim Offer email.I didn't get that email?
Is that a euphemism... 😉September...... "chuckles to himself and strokes his Puffin"
TBH I am in no rush and have now real worries about timescales. It will arrive when it arrives.....
YoKaiser, are you sure the king headset is the right size? When I looked any the PSA there was only a 49mm rather than the 44mm you need on the rooster.
Oh dear....I've a feeling you may be right. I was assuming that all 1 1/8 to 1 1/2 headsets were the same even though I had a niggly doubt they might not be. I actually tried to look for any specs on the Rooster but drew a blank, looking at the Buzzard specs it confirms what you're saying, seems that a 44mm ID headset is required which whilst is a tapered fork is not the same as a King tapered headset I think.
The 44mm option seems to be slightly less common. The probikekit website has a very good headset search function but it only returned a couple of headsets with 44mm ID but not any that come as a set with a 11/8 top half. I'm building up a puffin at the moment that has the same dimension but I'm gone for a hope pick n mix bottom half.
That chris king was a bargain and I they are lovely.
Oh bugger, yup that's not going to work. Top cup looks OK, but look's like an Inset7 lower cup (EC44/40) will be required.
Shoite, I wonder if you can buy the CK uppers/lowers separately?
Andy - Member
I didn't get that email?
Was mentioned in the Rim Offer email.
September...... "chuckles to himself and strokes his Puffin"
Is that a euphemism...
Its one of a couple of things that when i stroke it its puffs up 🙂
Was mentioned in the Rim Offer email.
September...... "chuckles to himself and strokes his Puffin"
Is that a euphemism...
Its one of a couple of things that when i stroke it its puffs up
Hemorrhoids eh?
An early test of the proto frameset
That review is also online...
[url] http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/frames/mountain-bike/product/review-singular-rooster-29-14-48610/ [/url]
More on the Maxxis Chronicle http://fat-bike.com/2014/07/first-look-maxxis-chronicle-29-tire/
Nice pic of a US based prototype with SS setup.
Anyone had an update on what's happening with these? Have paid for the Duallies but have heard nothing!
My Duallies arrived a couple of weeks ago, have you tried emailing Sam?
I had an email update from Sam about a month ago that he would be in touch shortly for payment but nothing more.
November apparently
http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/singular-29-on-kickstarter-but-not-on-singular-site-how-does-that-work
I'm a bit late to the party, having only found this thread after starting that one above.
I've had a vague idea about getting a fat bike for a long time, but it was only when I had a test ride on a Surly 29+ at Tide to Tide that I started seriously looking, that's when I found the Rooster Kickstarter page.
Anyway, subject to buying Riddoch's pledge of him, I'm in. I like yellow.
In my defense, I still think the rooster is a going to be grand but I have reached s-1 and I love my puffin too much to move it on.
If anyone is interested in a wheel set give me a shout.
Riddoch. - might be, email me.
In case anyone else is interested, I'd like to sell my pledge.
Yellow Rooster frame and fork, non bossed fork legs, size Large
I also have a suitable headset to include at cost price
Does anyone know about the modular cable guides mentioned on the kickstarter page?
Shand Cycles mention them as an option on their frames as well, but neither Singular or Shand list them on their web site.
Does the frame come with a selection and I just use the ones I need, or do I need to order them separately?
I'll be running a Rohloff, so I only need guides for two cables and a hose to the left hand chainstay.
Triple guides like this for derailleurs (or rohloff).
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Or they will also come with a single cable guide for SS only use. Same as the current Swift, Gryphon and Puffin. Seems to work quite well.
Thanks Sam, they certainly look a neat solution.
How do I make sure I get the right ones?
I don't know exactly how many holes there are on the frame yet and I can't see an option to order them either with the frame or as a separate item.
Assuming that it's the same as the Puffin it'll come with both.
They are a neat solution I think, far better than clips or cable ties.
Apart from the one nearest the headtube, there isn't much room to get a normal Allen key in. On the others you can just keep rotating but on that one you have to keep taking the key out.
Hi
can anyone tell me exactly what size headset I need for the rooster?
is it an external 1 1/8 - 1 1/2? or something else?
would like to fit a Chris King but would consider Hope or Cane Creek.
Any info. gratefully received.
Thanks.
See https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1471361938/singular-rooster-29-bicycle
So a tapered external cup head tube (Top=SHIS EC 34/28.6 and Bottom=EC 44/40)
Useful PDF from Hope:
I'm starting to accumulate parts for my build.
Does anyone know if the forks will be post or IS mount, I can't make it out in any of the pictures.
Do I need a Hope F or H mount for a 180mm disc?
I'm assuming the rear is IS mount. I hope so anyway, as I've already bought a 160mm Monkeybone for the Rohloff.
IS mount front and rear.
PSA for anyone who likes colour coordination, these are on offer at CRC.
[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nukeproof-warhead-stem-2014/rp-prod85535 ]Nukeproof yellow stem for £31[/url]
[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nukeproof-warhead-760-riser-bars-2014/rp-prod80324 ]Nukeproof yellow bars for £28[/url]
Also £15 off £100 with the code NOV14 up until 4pm on Tuesday.
Stem looks nice, I wonder how close the colour match would be?
Nearly got mine built up, just waiting for a couple of parts to finish it off. 😉
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Rhubarb & custard theme? 😉
just waiting for a couple of parts to finish it off.
genuine lol
Anyone know the latest on the frame delivery timing?
They're due in about the same time as the Cotic Rocket..... 😯 😀