NSMB - 2012 Light AM Hard Tail build off 4-7"

but with 2x10 you've got a front derailleur holding it on. thx though.

Ahum thermoplastic ahum.

Ahum carbon fiber reinforced thermoformed matrix Ahum. As opposed to carbon fiber reinforced thermoset matrix.

http://www.brodiebikes.com/2012/bikes/holeshot_ti.php

Anyone build up one of these babies yet?

Gary J was riding one of those when we went over to the SSC for the Super D race last year (? or was it the year before?).

I already talked to Gary. Anyone else?

I already talked to Gary. Anyone else?

You updating the quiver? Barham's Cotic is kinda similar, maybe not as slack. He has it built up uber xc light.

I need to give it back to him before I ride the shit out of it.

Those drop outs are not like the drop outs on my Surface!

hardtail peeps -

Is thinking of running a single 32T with 9 speed rear possible? Do I need a front derailleur and bash guard to keep the chain on?

I've got a 34t Chromag ring on my Stylus, the chain fell off occasionally so I picked up an MRP Mini G2. Still nice and light and now I can rail the bike that much more.

sridout on these boards had a ti holeshot and sold it, i think

i had bad luck running 1x8 (and 1x1) on a hardtail. some folks say the chain falls off less than on a bike with suspension, because it's not being bucked around by the rear travel. but i would tend to agree with shirk - there's no cush preventing it from being bounced around by bumps and stuff, so i think it's more of a problem on a ht than on a dually. get a stinger

sridout on these boards had a ti holeshot and sold it, i think

i had bad luck running 1x8 (and 1x1) on a hardtail. some folks say the chain falls off less than on a bike with suspension, because it's not being bucked around by the rear travel. but i would tend to agree with shirk - there's no cush preventing it from being bounced around by bumps and stuff, so i think it's more of a problem on a ht than on a dually. get a stinger

I guess everyone has different experiences. My front derailleur is all I need on my HT, I rarely drop the chain. I can't wait for the Shadow+ trickle down though, that will be the last thing I need to perfect my ride.

I might go with the Blacksprire Der guide for my Surface. I like the idea of not bashing a chain and ring to shit on a ride!

Ahum carbon fiber reinforced thermoformed matrix Ahum. As opposed to carbon fiber reinforced thermoset matrix.

Exactly.

Edit: Found this old goodie. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tnniDO11iI

Single ring for me, destroyed a few stingers!

Changes from 2011, new lube on chain, brakes bled.

Still over 30 lbs, funnest bike I have ever owned!

Sorry for the supersize, I am not great at the internet.

after a few rides on this I can safely say, for what I want in a bike, this is the best bike I have ever owned. I will stop the whoring after this.

weighs in at 26 and change. 32x20 gear ratio. way too much fun.