Dave Taylor
Rex kwan Do
https://www.ebay.com/itm/152544988470 Not my size but what a deal.
Super ss ebay find
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What size is 19.5, a large?
Not sure why Trek is not making the superfly SS bike anymore. The geometry is the same as Gary Fisher Rig, which was something perfected over the years and a frame that I find works remarkably well, for me anyway.
Currently Trek is not producing a SS specific bike, I believe they do have a bike with derailleur hanger that can be removed but it's not same geo as the old Rig/Superfly.
Also they finally developed that slider system that is reliable on the 2015 superfly SS after years of fucked up EBB from Gary Fisher then when Trek took over in 2010/2011 They had a weak slider system that failed after 3 rides. So basically Trek finally got it right in 2015 but by 2017 decides not to produce frame anymore???
I blame fat bikes, they ruin everything
Not sure why Trek is not making the superfly SS bike anymore. The geometry is the same as Gary Fisher Rig, which was something perfected over the years and a frame that I find works remarkably well, for me anyway.
Currently Trek is not producing a SS specific bike, I believe they do have a bike with derailleur hanger that can be removed but it's not same geo as the old Rig/Superfly.
Also they finally developed that slider system that is reliable on the 2015 superfly SS after years of fucked up EBB from Gary Fisher then when Trek took over in 2010/2011 They had a weak slider system that failed after 3 rides. So basically Trek finally got it right in 2015 but by 2017 decides not to produce frame anymore???
I blame fat bikes, they ruin everything
Dave Taylor
Rex kwan Do
Dave Taylor
Rex kwan Do
My top tube is always long
Yes , it's a good bike for the money. Make sure it fits first though.
I'm not sure why folks on a budget want to buy a bike on the cheap and then put money into Upgrades? The best upgrade you can do is to ride the bike a lot. I'm assuming you are somewhat new to mtbing and have not ridden a lot(more then 6hrs/wk. Your fitness will be the best upgrade, components wont be holding you back at this point. cheers
Blair
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Yes it's a large. Does anyone make a ss anymore? No superfly, no stumpjumper and no mariachi, unbelievable.What size is 19.5, a large?
Not sure why Trek is not making the superfly SS bike anymore. The geometry is the same as Gary Fisher Rig, which was something perfected over the years and a frame that I find works remarkably well, for me anyway.
Currently Trek is not producing a SS specific bike, I believe they do have a bike with derailleur hanger that can be removed but it's not same geo as the old Rig/Superfly.
Also they finally developed that slider system that is reliable on the 2015 superfly SS after years of fucked up EBB from Gary Fisher then when Trek took over in 2010/2011 They had a weak slider system that failed after 3 rides. So basically Trek finally got it right in 2015 but by 2017 decides not to produce frame anymore???
I blame fat bikes, they ruin everything
Salsa equips the Timberjack with ss capable alternator dropouts and they now make a Ti version. Got some fun looking Geo too.
Missed out on a frame/rigid fork combo of the same superfly Taylor found. Love those colors! Was kinda kicking myself until I got Blairs' superfly. Which I agree, the slider deal could be more robust.
Missed out on a frame/rigid fork combo of the same superfly Taylor found. Love those colors! Was kinda kicking myself until I got Blairs' superfly. Which I agree, the slider deal could be more robust.
vanseggern1
Active Member
Agree...Giant makes a SS and they might be only big company to make a complete bike
1speed
Incredibly profound yet fantastically flawed
Any Niner that can take their EBB can be built as a SS.
Dave Taylor
Rex kwan Do
An
d those little Allen head adjuster bolts suck ass
Blair
Well-Known Member
I had a rig with the ebb and it always slipped. the superfly horizontal dropouts were flawless for me and I swore off all ebbs after that. we should get another ride in and I'll adjust it to perfection for you.
vanseggern1
Active Member
On the hub? Better just to use spacers instead?
Dave Taylor
Rex kwan Do
No, giant uses a 4mm microscopic screw with even smaller microscopic 3mm hex head to adjust axle slider. And it's buried half inch inside something smaller than your pee hole. Too vulnerable for an ss bike. Oh, and the built in seat post clamp sucks ass. Other than that the carbon side of things are much nice.
Still the leader
https://www.paragonmachineworks.com/
Just go custom and the world will seem like a much better place
https://www.paragonmachineworks.com/
Just go custom and the world will seem like a much better place