I am looking at ordering 10mm dropouts for my Maelstrom frame and was wondering if a bolt up 10mm rear end will flex much more than a bolt up 12mm rear.
SS hub on a Corsair Maelstrom, will it work?
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Are you going to be running the Maelstrom as a single speed or are you planning on doing something like a hammerschmidt for a 2 speed setup?
Running this awesome freeride rig singlespeed would be like running a road bike with trials gearing IMO.
Anyhow, I don't think a bolt on 10mm would turn the back end into a noodle or anything since the rear triangle/swing arm a such a solid and stiff fabrication. Is there even a singlespeed specific 150mm hub readily available?
Running this awesome freeride rig singlespeed would be like running a road bike with trials gearing IMO.
Anyhow, I don't think a bolt on 10mm would turn the back end into a noodle or anything since the rear triangle/swing arm a such a solid and stiff fabrication. Is there even a singlespeed specific 150mm hub readily available?
OOps, sorry, I forgot to mention I am going to run 5 or 6 speed on an SS hub. I am a pretty heavy guy and have no need for 8 or 9 gears for DH.
Edit- No it won't be a 150mm rear end you can get 135x10mm dropouts as an extra.
Edit- No it won't be a 150mm rear end you can get 135x10mm dropouts as an extra.
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Are you sure that they offer a 135mm rear end? It seems that it would really mess up the chainline to me. I know they are offering different dropouts that will allow the use if a QR/10mm axle but I'm not too sure they will be 135mm spacing.
Why not run 5-6 gears on a regular 150mm hub and retain the Maxle and the added stiffness?
Why not run 5-6 gears on a regular 150mm hub and retain the Maxle and the added stiffness?
I just assumed it would be 135x10mm spacing, I did read all dropouts are interchangeable(sp?) on all frames excluding the Crown. Might have to send them an email to find out.
I want 135mm spacing so I can build a wheelset for my DH hardtail and swap them straight over when I build the Corsair up.
I want 135mm spacing so I can build a wheelset for my DH hardtail and swap them straight over when I build the Corsair up.
kinda unrelated, but how do you like the maelstrom? i'm looking at buying one.
Buy it. One of the best bikes I've ever ridden.
how do you think it'd stand up to a little uphill? i may have to take it on some AM trails to get to the good stuff. also, what build did you ride? if i can swing it i'm going for the saint build with a few extra goodies doug agreed to throw on for me.
Not a good idea. It has an 83mm BB shell. That combined with a 135mm rear wheel = really bad chainline.
Check out my site mtbgeartech.com for info on the build that I am riding. I should have an Elka in next week for comparison as well. Build it up with light wheels, light tires, a light-ish travel adjust fork (66 ATA), and a dual front ring drivetrain and it will climb extremely well. My heavy build with a single 34t front ring and a 11-32t cassette even climbs surprisingly well.
I totally agree and this is why I don't think Corsair offers a 135mm option.
Well my frame turned up today and it looks horrid, grey with a bit of spearmint thrown in, it was the only color in stock, however it does mean I won't care if I scratch it.
With the chainline why will it make the chainline so bad, wouldn't it only move the cassette over by around 1/4"? If i don't have the two low ratio gears the chain should be as well aligned as an 8 or 9sp bike with a 150mm hub.
Forgive me for being special, this is my first dually(except for a BB7 which I owned for a month).
With the chainline why will it make the chainline so bad, wouldn't it only move the cassette over by around 1/4"? If i don't have the two low ratio gears the chain should be as well aligned as an 8 or 9sp bike with a 150mm hub.
Forgive me for being special, this is my first dually(except for a BB7 which I owned for a month).
I like the color actually
The chainline might not be that bad if your running SS with 135mm spacing but again, I don't think Corsair offers 135mm dropouts.
The chainline might not be that bad if your running SS with 135mm spacing but again, I don't think Corsair offers 135mm dropouts.
And what about using standard 135/10mm or 150/12mm hub with your 6-speed cassette and some spacer from SS conversion kit? You'd retain superior stiffness which I doubt can be achieved by bolt-on axle.
Or are there any 135/10 (150/12) thru-axle SS hubs available ? I was looking for them at crc.com but didn't find any.
Or are there any 135/10 (150/12) thru-axle SS hubs available ? I was looking for them at crc.com but didn't find any.
I think Woodman do a 150x12 convertible to a 135x10mmQR hub but it is 8/9 speed. I'd love run a Tune SS hub but they are QR only, so I might have to get a Hope.
You can't practically convert a 150mm hub to a 135mm hub because of the disc brake.
yeah, i think i'm gonna buy it, all i've heard are good things about it. the only thing is it's around 38/9 pounds, but if it pedals as well as you say, then i'm sure that won't be a problem.
I gave in and bought a Hope 150mm hub, now I have to work on how to make it a little more quiet.