One more help me buy a hardtail thread

[fredd]

So I’m looking for a hardtail for some bikepacking and ultra stuff. Problem is a lot of the rides I’d be doing have a fair bit of flat, so I do think wanna be limited to a tiny chainring. Is there anything in the market with the following features?

• Clearance for 29x2.4
• Clearance for a 38t chainring
• Metal
• Progressive geometry (mostly looking at long reach)

Ive looked at the new ritchey 29er but the geo seems a little antiquated, fairlight holt is limited chainring clearance, sour pasta party has a rear flat mount brake for some reason. Anybody know the chainring on an Esker Hayduke?

[lorenbike]

I think many of the newer hardtails are limited at 30-32t 1x rings given the increased hub spacing and wider chain stay yokes to fit bigger tires. With that said, I'm wondering if a Surly krampus or karate monkey could work (if you are ok with somewhat midschool geo and the weight) if you fit a double crankset with a larger chainring only on the outer side.

[fourflys]

Salsa Cutthroat?

https://www.salsacycles.com/bikes/road/Cutthroat

[fredd]

Surly is an option I haven’t looked at.

Salsa cutthroat has too short reach for me.

Might see what Carver or Waltly can do for me.

[Alistair]

https://www.neuhausmetalworks.com/store/p/hummingbird

Max ring not listed, but Nick is using 3D printed yokes, so it might allow bigger than normal sizes. Or he does custom as well.

If you’re open to aluminum, a Chisel should take 36t. Nit sure about 38.

[Alistair]

And going to Ti, Turner Nitrous might work. Listed as 38t round.

https://turnerbikes.com/products/nitrous-ti-frame

[72gmc]

I don’t know your budget but the hard tail I want is either a 44 or a Coconino. I’d guess your check list should be easy for either builder.

[charliedid]

Black Cat

[.RJ]

Originally Posted by fredd

Anybody know the chainring on an Esker Hayduke?

Probably 34t.

I have an Esker Japhy and its a great bike, I never felt limited on flat terrain. A 34/10 gets you nearly 30mph @ 90rpm - and you could go a bit more if you used an e-13 cassette with a 9t. If you're looking for a longish medium I was thinking about selling mine.

[p nut]

Niner Sir9 is listed at 36t clearance. But I’m wondering if you can play with the EBB to get a bigger chainring in there.

I had the prior version. Loved the 853 tubes.

[bikerambler]

This?

https://nh.craigslist.org/bik/d/lynd...742425217.html

[EB]

Agreed with those that say you really don’t need a 38 tooth. Especially with 2.4” tires, you’re pushing a big gear on a 34x10 or even one cog larger - enough for 30 mph at 90 rpm.