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[willber]

Been told by Evans Cycles that Madison are getting Large Meta frames in on 23rd November - anyone else heard rumours surrounding this date?

Hope its true - when mine returns i'm gonna build it up with the following parts -


Shimano Saint Chainset (Single Ring)   - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=31984

BlackSpire Stinger                              - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17282

Shimano XTR Cable Set                      - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=1597

Lizzard Skin Lock-On Grips                   - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=33270

Race Face Atlas AM Stem (70mm)       - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=19508

Maxxis High Rollers (F 2.5)                   - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=4611
Maxxis Ardent (R 2.35)                        - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=31276



I also have avid codes and will be adding these levers to them - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=23200




Only question is will the saint chainset work with a Sram 9 sp rear cassette?  What chain would i need?  

  

[domino0]

Sounds great, there shouldnt be any compatability issues as far as i know, hope u like the stuff

[Steve P]

Mega bling levers - think 'lectrogirl has them also.
Can't think of any reason why the Saint chainset (does that include a bash?) wouldn't work with SRAM.
I'm running XT cranks, double'n'bash, with a SRAM supershort. Works just fine.
Any 9 speed chain of your choice.

[damo]

Damn good choice with the tyres mate. Make sure you get the super tackey front high roller, you won't be disappointed.

Damo

[domino0]

Oh yeah and i would choose the Sram chains cause they are fairly strong and long lasting, but tht powerlink is sooo useful

[willber]

cheers guys - looking at adding this chain

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25422


Also, i'm numb when it comes to setting up a single speed at the front - the saints come with a bash and bottom bracket, so do i only need a single stinger?  Most chain guides have rollers top and bottom, so im a bit confused.


I also want to convert the rear wheel to 12mm bolt thru, and eventually upgrade the fox lowers from 9 mm QR to 15 mm Maxle

[chrissturch]

If you are running a single ring then the stinger wont work. It relies on the front mech to hold the chain on at the top. Without a front mech it will just rattle off.
I had a KMC chain, and I though it was c***. It only lasted a few months. I now have a SRAM PC-991 which I have used for a long time. I only changed to KMC because of the reviews.

[Ant]

Sounds good, i'm just thinking that the codes are slightly OTT for the meta..

[willber]

yeah the codes are a lot of brake - but i've ran them on the meta for the last 12 months, and i wouldn't choose any other brakes over these now.


With regards the saint chainset - is the only way to run them to use a front mech that is locked into the correct position with the H and L screws?

[chrissturch]

With regards the saint chainset - is the only way to run them to use a front mech that is locked into the correct position with the H and L screws?

Yeah, that would work.

I have just got some Hope Tech M4's which are amazing. They are the best brakes I've ever used, but I haven't tried Avid Codes.

[willber]

The Hope M4 are sweet too - my mate has them on his pitch.

Is there an alternative to using the front mech? 

[chrissturch]

A full chain guide unfortunately. They aren't cheap.

[domino0]

A full chain guide unfortunately. They aren't cheap.

£30-£110

[chrissturch]

What £30 guide fits a Meta? I thought it was only a Gamut £90ish or an E Thirteen £80+.

[Greg84]

Yeah, I shall supposedly be getting my Supreme DH back on the 23rd too! Guessing this is for all the shops then!

Im very complacent as to wether to stick with them, or to sell it?? Mmmm.....


Greg