Velofranner's Build

[cmh]

You mean this ? http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Adhesives/Tapes/Products/~/3M-Glass-Cloth-Tape-361?N=5473999+4294924020&rt=rud

That's an option, but the two I've found that fit the bill the best are the 890 and 898 for road use. I can never remember which is the super high strength and which is the high strength. They also make a version that's designed to come off cleanly which would probably be strong enough for MTB use. The biggest downside of these tapes is they can be a little bit of work to remove if you want a completely clean rim. That one mentioned high temp resistance which isn't completely necessary. Yes, rim brakes could create a bunch of heat but normal rim tapes don't have a problem with that so I wouldn't be too concerned.

The nice thing about the one you listed for MTB use is it'll be 25mm wide and fully cover most MTB rims in terms of width. The 890 and 898 I've only found easily available in 1/2" and 3/4" sizes.  Well, larger as well, but 2" is far more than most rims need.

[velofranner]

Quite some time since my last update but!

I got some new stuff:

2 x Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo 29x2,35 SnakeSkin TrailStar 2015
Shimano XT M780 Pedals



Since I'm a road biker, and this is my first MTB, I chose the Nobby Nics because of the good reviews of the newest version. And I got them at a very good price. So I hope I will be happy with my choice. And the XT M780 is pretty much what everybody else uses.

[velofranner]

Just thought about something...Can anyone check if there is enough tire clearence for a 2.35" rear tire on the 036? I hope there is! Otherwise I have made a mistake :-(

[lexicon]

Just thought about something...Can anyone check if there is enough tire clearence for a 2.35" rear tire on the 036? I hope there is! Otherwise I have made a mistake :-(

I don't know for sure, but you may have just enough room:
http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,530.msg7078.html#msg7078

[Carbon_Dude]

Just thought about something...Can anyone check if there is enough tire clearence for a 2.35" rear tire on the 036? I hope there is! Otherwise I have made a mistake :-(

Not all 2.35" tires are the same and the width of the rim also changes what the actual tire width is once mounted.  My IP-036 fits Racing Ralph 2.35" and Continental X-King 2.35" tires on 30mm carbon rimes with clearance to spare.  You should not need to worry.

[velofranner]

Just thought about something...Can anyone check if there is enough tire clearence for a 2.35" rear tire on the 036? I hope there is! Otherwise I have made a mistake :-(

I don't know for sure, but you may have just enough room:
http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,530.msg7078.html#msg7078

Just thought about something...Can anyone check if there is enough tire clearence for a 2.35" rear tire on the 036? I hope there is! Otherwise I have made a mistake :-(

Not all 2.35" tires are the same and the width of the rim also changes what the actual tire width is once mounted.  My IP-036 fits Racing Ralph 2.35" and Continental X-King 2.35" tires on 30mm carbon rimes with clearance to spare.  You should not need to worry.

Thanks to both of you! Now I'm happy again :-)

[MTNRCKT]

Those will probably be my next tyres. Let us know what you think of em!

[velofranner]

I will do!

Another update:

I bought the saddle a Fizik Tundra M3 Kium, I hope it will suit me well. And the orange color matches the wheels pretty good.

[MTNRCKT]

Glad you're keeping the build thread updated; really looking forward to seeing it all come together. And yeah, the saddle will look sick with those wheels.

Perhaps I missed it while skimming through your thread, but have you decided which frame you're going to get yet?

[velofranner]

Glad you're keeping the build thread updated; really looking forward to seeing it all come together. And yeah, the saddle will look sick with those wheels.

Perhaps I missed it while skimming through your thread, but have you decided which frame you're going to get yet?

Im really liking when I have a new component picture to post! I'm estimating that the bike will be done in november, then it will be a one year build Which was what I expected.

First I would grab the 256 SL but I changed my mind and now I will buy the CS-036!

[MTNRCKT]

Im really liking when I have a new component picture to post! I'm estimating that the bike will be done in november, then it will be a one year build Which was what I expected.

First I would grab the 256 SL but I changed my mind and now I will buy the CS-036!

Haha. A year long build thread. It's actually kinda cool watching the thread/build for a long length of time like that.

And yeah, the 036.. good choice, imo!