[t1maglio]

I finally got my new Mob built and wanted to share. Its your typical SS dirtjumper, but I wanted to share my rr hub setup. I was running a Ringle Abah RR hub and wanted to switch it to SS. I got a Gusset conversion with a 12T cog which is very slick and solid. I replaced the QR axle for a bolt on model and ordered some "Swoopy Bolts". The whole thing cost me about $80, maybe a bit less, but it was less then getting a new SS cassette wheel. That might be in the future, but for now this works awesome.

Other parts...

RS Pike 454
Profile cranks with a Tree 25t
Thompson post and stem
RF bar
Avid BB7 brake with Speeddial lever

I really struggled with the brake. I am a bmxer and love a subtle brake like my 990's. I originally put on a Juicy 5 and hated how much it grabbed, good brake, just to much power. I switched to this new set-up and love it.

Anyway, enjoy.

 

[opjones]

bravo, very nice

I run the Deore LX levers and they have a power adjuster on it. Low gives it a nice long "feel" pull and High is the instant on/off feel. If you still need more of a feel give those a try.

 

[Urban Bandit]

that bike is so nice looking!

im struggling, trying to finish my mob on a budget.
wont look nearly anything like that for a while tho!

 

[DavidMakalaster]

bravo, very nice

I run the Deore LX levers and they have a power adjuster on it. Low gives it a nice long "feel" pull and High is the instant on/off feel. If you still need more of a feel give those a try.

Avid perfected that. It's called Speed dial. Like what he already has.

 

[pinkshirtphotos]

why would anyone want brake levers with adjust ability on them that just makes your brakes feel bad. stupidest thing for bikes for sure. i owned them, set them how i liked and never changed it.

 

[Stoked]

great looking mob

 

[muddy beast]

How you like your Pike?

I believe I'll be ordering the rest of the parts I need for my Pimp2 build this Saturday. And a Pike 426 was on my list, is the 454 worth the extra $50?

 

[t1maglio]

I don't know for sure the differences, maybe just an AL steerer. I have the coil spring version and I dig it. Try shopping around, Colorado Cyclist had some for cheap, Beyond knocked $100 off mine (or they quoted that and I had a buddy who works at a shop get me the same price). Actually, that friend has the air version and he beats the poo out of it, I just like the security of something holding me up.

 

[jd9483]

badass...i want a pike

 

[muddy beast]

I don't know for sure the differences, maybe just an AL steerer. I have the coil spring version and I dig it. Try shopping around, Colorado Cyclist had some for cheap, Beyond knocked $100 off mine (or they quoted that and I had a buddy who works at a shop get me the same price). Actually, that friend has the air version and he beats the poo out of it, I just like the security of something holding me up.

I work at a shop, so no worries on prices.

and yeah I just remembered its the hollow steerer compared to the solid.

thanks.

 

[chipper]

The Air Is Also A Half Pound Lighter But Can Only Drop Down To 110mm.

 

[1453]

why would anyone want brake levers with adjust ability on them that just makes your brakes feel bad. stupidest thing for bikes for sure. i owned them, set them how i liked and never changed it.

huh. FTW

 

[cmc]

is that a 100mm travel fork or an 80mm ? it looks a little lower than usual . . . .

also which tt length did you get ? i am thinking if i got a MOB it would be the longest one, the 22.5" .

 

[t1maglio]

I have the fork slammed to 80mm, which seems real good for me. I also have the 22" TT. Not really sure how I feel about that right now because I can't do X-ups without decapitating my toes. Its not even a little scrub, it really can't pass. I'm debating about 165 cranks (I have 175's) but I imagine that exrta half inch would have maybe been good.

 

[ROTFLMAO]

Nice! Black is the new white...which was the new black a few minutes ago.

 

[cornfed]

Nice bike! The houses look like you are in Racine or Kenosha or something.

 

[t1maglio]

Go a little west, Janesville, actually. Are you a Wisconsin local?

 

[mattmatt86]

Where did you get the "Swoopy Bolts"?

 

[cornfed]

I used to be. I moved to NC from Kenosha about 20 months ago. Do you remember Janesville BMX?

 

[sittingduck]

That chain almost HAS to be riding on the spacers. I have a 12, and I machined my own spacers because even normal cassette spacers were too thick.

 

[t1maglio]

No, the track was a little before I started riding, but I was just telling my wife how the public gardens used to be a local track, makes me sad. You should have some good stuff to ride out in your area.

As for the Swoopy bolts, John Wells at Ringle CAN get them for you, but he prefers to go through a shop (which is what I did).

And chain rub, I have a KMC premium chain and honestly it doesn't really rub. I have a half link in there that is a little bigger, but everything else clears. I really like that little kit (though I think I should still be down a tooth or so in the back).

 

[Castle]

sick bike, and those gusset double six things are pretty cool the way they recess inwards towards the cog, for better chain clearance.

I have a kmc 710sl waiting to try....

you still feel like you are spinning out to easy on the 25/12? Does it allow you to slam the wheel?

I'm thinkin about going that route, currently running 32/15

 

[t1maglio]

Like anything it depends on what your riding. I was on a BMX track last night and was spinning like crazy trying to clear 17 footers. If the trails are smooth and downhill, or a park, or street, it works fine, just not the best for last night.

As for slamming, yes, mine is as close as it can be and is a pain to pedal the chain off to get the rr wheel out. Half link chains are the direction I'm going to go next (Shadow probably).

 

[sittingduck]

I ran 25/12 for a while, and it's a fairly light gear, but not bad. I bumped up to 27/12 and it's the nuts.

 

[t1maglio]

That was my thought, a 26 or 27

 

[A Grove]

In reality, I've had my BB7's set up to grab a lot harder than my J7 ever has. But I like my brakes instant.

 

[t1maglio]

Just throwing this out there, anyone looking for a Mob? I really like it, don't get me wrong, but I ran into a kid at the skatepark with a Tonic last night and it really got me thinking. I like the smaller wheels, which I realize isn't for everyone, not to mention the ability to run a weaker brake. The bike has been ridden three times, twice on trails and once on a track. Nothing is wrong with it, its perfect actually. If anyone is interested let me know. I was thinking $5ish for frame, hs, and bbrkt. Brakes are for sale, and wheels. Sorry to spam, just throwing out a feeler. Thanks

http://www.ridemonkey.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=10158&cat=25

 

[cully]

Hey man, you should post the bike (or frame, or whatever you're selling ) up on www.chicagofreeride.net see if any local heads would be interested. and you should hit us up some time if you're down in chi-town, we also head up to 4 seasons pretty often so maybe I'll see you up there some day.

 

[t1maglio]

Thanks for the heads up. I'm at FourSeasons, Madison every Tuesday pretty much. I'm looking for more guys that ride, everyone seems to be fading lately. Hit me up, it would be fun to see what you guys have in your direction as well.

 

[Stoked]

who did you see with the tonic? is he on this board? at 4 seasons right..

 

[t1maglio]

No idea who the guy was. It was an older style FG, grey, with a goldenrod colored manitou fork (I think). He was rolling into the park about 8ish. He said he had had it a while, and his serial number was low.

 

[Axis]

first off nice bike man! I really like the mobs and you have a great parts spec.

But I gotta tellyou watch out for thta stem. It doesn't have a lot of clamping force on the steerer tube. I speak from experience... it will twist on you durning hard cornering especially hard street riding where you miss and hit a curb or something off center. The bars and stem will twist and spin and down you go.

 

[Castle]

were you able to use the stock 5 3/4" spindle or did you have to go to the 6" spindle? (b.b./cranks) what b.b. did you use?

 

[t1maglio]

I have the short axle in, but should really have the 6". I have an odyssey for the cups and bearings (forgot I had a profile sitting in the basement).