2012 Charge Duster

[benjabbi]

I gave this frame to a mate a few years back when he was skint and bikeless, a few months back he returned it, which I wasn't expecting. A nice surprise!
I've had a few of these over the years and really like the way they ride. Not exactly sure where I'm going with it yet but thought starting a thread might give me a kick up the arse to get it going. Any ideas welcome.

 

[mk one]

Fully rigid. 1X and exotic carbon forks, rides a dream

 

[highlandsflyer]

Disc brakes. On the rear, at the very least.

 

[benjabbi]

Fully rigid. 1X and exotic carbon forks, rides a dream

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That's definitely what I'm leaning towards, this was the last one.

Was sub 20lbs and rapid, might go down the same route, really depends on budget and patience, both of which are lacking!

 

[grantoury]

SInce Imlach hasn't arrived yet, allow me; coaster brake 3 speed nexus.

 

[benjabbi]

SInce Imlach hasn't arrived yet, allow me; coaster brake 3 speed nexus.

Good lord man! The rash is coming, the twitch has begun!

 

[benjabbi]

Not that I ever would but there was an Alfine 11 version of this bike, no hanger and eccentric BB, if I were to do it I'd have to rustle up one of those. Because I know it exists and a tensioner just wouldn't do when there's a specific version available.

 

[grantoury]

Not that I ever would but there was an Alfine 11 version of this bike, no hanger and eccentric BB, if I were to do it I'd have to rustle up one of those. Because I know it exists and a tensioner just wouldn't do when there's a specific version available.

Tensioner is a perfectly usable solution, but it doesn't look the greatest. There are minimal tensioners like this;

 

[benjabbi]

Tensioner is a perfectly usable solution, but it doesn't look the greatest. There are minimal tensioners like this;

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I know, I have one exactly like that somewhere, possibly within a pentagram in the garage, keeps the evil SS thoughts away!
It's weird how a derailleur is perfectly acceptable but remove the cable and a pulley and it suddenly becomes ugly.

 

[grantoury]

I know, I have one exactly like that somewhere, possibly within a pentgram in the garage, keeps the evil SS thoughts away!
It's weird how a derailleur is perfectly acceptable but remove the cable and a pulley and it suddenly becomes ugly.

I like sliding dropouts the best, like on the Kona Unit. That excentric bb I am not a fan of either. Other than that, ss will always look like a compromise.