When to expect the disc KH cranks - Page 5

DavidHood · 2012-06-15, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuniAddict

is 137mm going to be the max?

On my 26" MUni, I will switch from 165 to 137 if I have an opportunity to do some easy XC and don't have my 36er on site. As for the 36er, I'm glad I learned to Schlumpf on 150's but I'm ready to go back to my all time favorite length in 137s. I'm thinking 137mm is going to be the perfect compromise between leverage for high gear and length (shorter) for shifting. Plus, 137s are more practical for 1st gear.

rogeratunicycledotcom · 2012-06-16, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatlazypig

The blog entry from UDC uk with the 36 inch schlumpf
Penny that feisty linked to earlier. Shows a shlumpf with prototype new KH cranks and a d brake mount. Looks to be clear that
It can be done. So is it known this is a modified ( belt sanded) mount? Or can it work as is?
Also is it going to be more difficult for left foot upshifters? Or can the d'brake be use on the knurled side?

We did not modify the d'brake at all, it worked as it was meant to, we just fitted 2 washers to position the calliper exactly correctly.

The container arrives on Tuesday and we have schulduled testing the production parts on Wednesday/Thursday with as many combinations as we can. We will put the outcomes on our blog and here.

Roger

Feisty · 2012-06-16, 09:07 PM

Sweet

When will the new bits go up on the shop Roger?

svzurich · 2012-06-16, 09:08 PM

I've been checking UDC US twice a day for this entire week.

rogeratunicycledotcom · 2012-06-16, 09:11 PM

I think that both US and UK have the containers on the same day. We will get the items on line ASAP. We will try to get some up on Tuesday, but no promises. I would have thought Wednesday is the best we could do in reality...

Roger

svzurich · 2012-06-16, 09:35 PM

Looks like I might just be ordering myself a new KH26 frame and some Spirit cranks. I hope UDC US has compatible disc brake kits on the same day.

Feisty · 2012-06-16, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogeratunicycledotcom

I think that both US and UK have the containers on the same day. We will get the items on line ASAP. We will try to get some up on Tuesday, but no promises. I would have thought Wednesday is the best we could do in reality...

Roger

Sweet Payday on Thursday as well

GizmoDuck · 2012-06-17, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danger_uni

I was wondering about that too, before I started using the setup. It will depend on the rider but it was better than I thought I would be, because you can actually shift, in terms of clicking the button - it just won't engage. Taking the brake off for an instant will let it engage. It takes a bit of time to get used to, but it works fine.

That sounds a bit concerning!

Will it give you a freewheel effect?

danger_uni · 2012-06-17, 02:17 PM

It never has for me; no problems at all in that regard.

Daytripper63 · 2012-06-20, 07:47 PM

I see on UDC the disc brake assemblies they have posted are 160mm rotor I thought the disc set up used a 180 rotor?

danger_uni · 2012-06-20, 08:08 PM

The Spirit disk cranks are compatible with either 160 mm or 180 mm rotors. Personally I've been using 160 mm rotors.
K.

Daytripper63 · 2012-06-20, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danger_uni

The Spirit disk cranks are compatible with either 160 mm or 180 mm rotors. Personally I've been using 160 mm rotors.
K.

Thanks

munirocks · 2012-06-21, 12:50 AM

So are the new frames also for both 160 and 180mm discs? Or would 180mm require modifications? I'm still trying to decide what to order, a new frame and cranks seem pretty obvious, but what sizes...

I think maybe a 29er frame would be cool for my 26er and 24er wheels and I'd have the option of adding a 29er wheel later on. But the crank size seems the harder thing to decide. 150/127, 165/137, or 137/110.

I run 140mm Tensiles on my Schlumpf 26er and 36er and I'm satisfied.
But the uphills are pretty tough, which kind of keeps me from ordering 137/110. I know it's only 3mm less but it might make the difference of being able to ride up or walking. So the safer thing would be 150/127 or 165/137 but then 165 seems like overkill to me. So I'll hold off until my mind's made up...
If there were sets of 160/140 or 165/145 or 145/125, or even better triple 160/140/120 or 165/145/125 that's what I'd order.
I'm digging it anyways. Also I appreciate the return to synthetic leather for saddle covers.

flycross · 2012-06-21, 05:57 AM

2Kris : Why is on this picture right crank (ready for rotor) on the left side

?
http://www.krisholm.com/khu/images/p...omplete_md.jpg

svzurich · 2012-06-21, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flycross

2Kris : Why is on this picture right crank (ready for rotor) on the left side

?
http://www.krisholm.com/khu/images/p...omplete_md.jpg

When this was brought to Kris' attention earlier, he said the wheel was placed in the frame backwards. He intends for a new picture to be taken to replace that one.

2012-06-16, 09:11 PM	#65
rogeratunicycledotcom Mostly OKish Unicyclist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Stockon, UK Posts: 1,323	I think that both US and UK have the containers on the same day. We will get the items on line ASAP. We will try to get some up on Tuesday, but no promises. I would have thought Wednesday is the best we could do in reality... Roger __________________ ++++++++++++++++++ Roger Davies Unicycle.com in the UK The UK's Unicycle Source www.unicycle.uk.com +++++++++++++++++++

2012-06-21, 12:50 AM	#73
munirocks money rocks too Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Freiburg, Germany Posts: 1,831	So are the new frames also for both 160 and 180mm discs? Or would 180mm require modifications? I'm still trying to decide what to order, a new frame and cranks seem pretty obvious, but what sizes... I think maybe a 29er frame would be cool for my 26er and 24er wheels and I'd have the option of adding a 29er wheel later on. But the crank size seems the harder thing to decide. 150/127, 165/137, or 137/110. I run 140mm Tensiles on my Schlumpf 26er and 36er and I'm satisfied. But the uphills are pretty tough, which kind of keeps me from ordering 137/110. I know it's only 3mm less but it might make the difference of being able to ride up or walking. So the safer thing would be 150/127 or 165/137 but then 165 seems like overkill to me. So I'll hold off until my mind's made up... If there were sets of 160/140 or 165/145 or 145/125, or even better triple 160/140/120 or 165/145/125 that's what I'd order. I'm digging it anyways. Also I appreciate the return to synthetic leather for saddle covers. __________________ µ-knee Last edited by munirocks; 2012-06-21 at 12:51 AM.

2012-06-21, 05:57 AM	#74
flycross Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Prague Age: 29 Posts: 60	2Kris : Why is on this picture right crank (ready for rotor) on the left side? http://www.krisholm.com/khu/images/p...omplete_md.jpg

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svzurich Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 47	I've been checking UDC US twice a day for this entire week.

2012-06-16, 09:35 PM	#66
svzurich Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 47	Looks like I might just be ordering myself a new KH26 frame and some Spirit cranks. I hope UDC US has compatible disc brake kits on the same day.

2012-06-17, 02:17 PM	#69
danger_uni Kris Holm Join Date: May 2001 Location: Vancouver BC Age: 39 Posts: 1,578	It never has for me; no problems at all in that regard.

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Daytripper63 Robs World Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Roseville California Posts: 696	I see on UDC the disc brake assemblies they have posted are 160mm rotor I thought the disc set up used a 180 rotor?

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danger_uni Kris Holm Join Date: May 2001 Location: Vancouver BC Age: 39 Posts: 1,578	The Spirit disk cranks are compatible with either 160 mm or 180 mm rotors. Personally I've been using 160 mm rotors. K.

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