Rich@DMR Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I just finished putting my first 24" bike together...Its so much funTake a ganderhttp://spoton-uk.co.uk/24play.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Shrewsbury Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Looks gd, hope u have fun with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Looks spot on ...Spec ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Looks great, first one of the new colours I've seen built up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 (edited) Looks really smart! I'd try and shorten the chain as much as possible EDIT: Forgot you've got gears on it Edited January 23, 2009 by Marvin the Martian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Tell me more about your gear set up, I need to know because I'm planning on putting gears on mine when I get it.What mech, shifter and chain are you using?How many of the cassette rings are you actually using, if so, what issues did you have with getting the shifter to work properly with it?I've got more questions but I might ask those later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Tell me more about your gear set up, I need to know because I'm planning on putting gears on mine when I get it.What mech, shifter and chain are you using?How many of the cassette rings are you actually using, if so, what issues did you have with getting the shifter to work properly with it?I've got more questions but I might ask those later.Surely its identical to any normal gear system on a mountainbike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 (edited) This is true, but if you use a 22t chainring, having 23t on the rear is a bit useless. Also, a 6sp chain should be stronger than a 9sp chain, because of the size, so you'd go for 6sp. Only thing is, they don't actually make 6sp any more. Tarty used to sell mechs, shifters and cassettes, and now sell none of it.If I can get away with modifying a cassette so I don't have to run larger than 17t, I'll do it, but I want to read about what other people have done first to get ideas. Edited January 23, 2009 by Bruce Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_zoo Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Well nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickdonboy Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 YUM! Looks so nice. liking the colour alot nickx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenJohnson Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 the best way would be to run a racing cassette on the back. they have got smaller ratios as they are used for road riding. try your local bike shop for a chain they are more than likely to do a 5/6 speed chain as i was running one not that long ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 (edited) Completely off topic, but just ended up on the Quest site looking at the team - haven't seen disco stu for ages!!!!Guessing you're based down there then? I spend almost all my time off/ school holidays in Worthing seeing friends, will have to hook up for a ride sometime! Edited January 23, 2009 by Marvin the Martian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Beach Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Wow, it looks so nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middleageman Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 mmmm....she's lovely!!! Can I polish her rims sometime?No, seriously, i've been asking to see a blue Inspired on 'bike pics' recently (inspireds in singapore - adam@tartybikes ; some lovely whites and the new brown).I was picturing the blue frame with white seat, bars, rims and forks - American retro style.But now i've seen your chrome rims, i'm thinking chrome/silver accessories.............I think I need a cold shower! :$ ... heh heh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Jones Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Quality site! Looks like you've had loads of stuff written about you, good lad! Sweet 24" too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex@Flawless Bikes Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Really sexy bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 It's lovely, other than: "Gears for the lose!"Single speed it and it will be possibly the sexiest blue inspired ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich@DMR Posted January 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) "Tell me more about your gear set up, I need to know because I'm planning on putting gears on mine when I get it.What mech, shifter and chain are you using?How many of the cassette rings are you actually using, if so, what issues did you have with getting the shifter to work properly with it?I've got more questions but I might ask those later. "Well its a 16tooth tensile freewheel on the front with a 12/16 six speed block on the hub. Most cassettes you can dissassemble and remove the cogs you don't want.If you cant figure it out just ask you local bike shop for advice.The exact spec is on the page linked toWhy do I run gears?Well if I'm riding Tails with the crew then Trial ratios are WAY to low... at the same time park and street you'll need something more flowy than power move gears. Edited January 24, 2009 by Rich@DMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 HmmSo you've dismantled a larger cassette.Right, thanks for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 was it ashton ? or clive leeson that first did 24 , i cant remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Ashton, if memory serves me correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich@DMR Posted January 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) Yeah I'm not sure either...But I'm 99% clive did his 24 after the ET... Hhhhhmmmm maybe theres someone who knows for sure...I don't think it matters both the Leeson and Ashton range have a lot to be thanked for Edited January 24, 2009 by Rich@DMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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