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Spork + Surly Front Rack compatability
Hello, I’m looking at front rack options for the Spork. Would the Surly front rack fit?
Although its a bit heavy, I like that this rack has the option for top loads with a basket or side loads with panniers, but wanted to double check before pulling the trigger on the Spork!
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Gene,
We have not fit one of those racks to our fork, but based on the installation video on the product page, it seems that the rack is extremely adaptable and adjustable to different forks, so I’m all but certain that it will fit a Spork 3.
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TD4 Sizing and finish
I have a few questions about the TD4:
I fall right at 6’2”, between sizes. Do you have any input/suggestions that could help choosing a size? Im thinking more Mtn bike than road bike. Flat bar maybe, 29” wheels, mullet or single speed. On pavement will be kept to necessity only.
Does the Naked finish come in a matte clear?
Are the decals over or under the clear coat ?
Love your work. Check out ours at Combat.net
Thanks
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Hi Jason,
Your motorcycles are incredible! Next level design and craftsmanship. I’ve seen them online before and it’s super cool to have a brush with one of the creators.
For TD4 you would fit a 58cm best. I’m 6’1.5″ and fit it perfectly with a 110mm stem and 44cm wide bars. For a flat bar build you might size down to a 100mm stem and be in the 740-760 width range. We could definitely build it with the wide range mullet rear, and that is probably the most popular build spec these days in terms of gearing.
Naked finish is gloss clear, but we could do a single layer Cerakote satin over the clear to knock it down a bit if desired. Our decals are over clear, not under. Decals that go under clear are typically water slider decals applied at the factory, but the decals we do here are a transfer adhesive decal, and go on top.
If you’d like to swap any more questions, feel free to shoot me a direct email at steve@rodeo-labs.mom
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Frameset Rider Weight Limit
Good Afternoon,
I am an athletic 6’4″ and 240 lbs in riding gear and am considering the Flaanimal 5.0 or possibly the TD4 for my single speed ride, I am big but do not ride like a 600 pound man and plan on cruising primarily midwest gravel, unloaded. Regarding the frameset rider weight limit of 251 lbs, what sorts of things go in to the limit and what should be considered when approaching it? Would I still have the option of additional gear?
Thank you!
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Mike.
We are confident that TD4 and Flaanimal 5 are more than adequate for your needs, and yes could also load the bike up for things like bikepacking. We set the official weight limit low out of an extreme abundance of caution, but the real world limit is meaningfully higher.
If you load the bike up for bikepacking, one great technique to spread the weight load is to use a Tailfin system and an axle mount, that puts much of the weight of the Tailfin and cargo on the wheelset, not the frameset itself.
Thanks,
Stephen
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Chris King Aeroset 3 and Flaanimal
The Chris King website seems to suggest that their Aeroset 3 with the appropriate FSA or Enve stem/handlebar would work with any bike with a 44mm headtube.
So…would a Chris King Aeroset 3 with the appropriate Spork 3.2 and FSA or Enve stem/handlebar allow for integrated cable routing on a Flaanimal?
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That will work with one major caveat: The carbon sleeve through the head tube blocks internal access through the head tube down through the downtube. So there is no existing access path into the downtube from the head tube. The carbon sleeve is not structural on the back wall of the headtube, so a skilled technician (here at Rodeo) could create a hole in the sleeve to allow cables to pass through, but we wouldn’t expect customers to be competent at drilling carbon, so we wouldn’t be able to endorse doing it as a DIY. If you haven’t purchased the frame from us yet we can do that before shipping by request, or you could send the frame back here and we’re happy to do it for you.
FYI, most Flaanimals did not ship with Spork 3.2, although some have. Typically they shipped with 3.0 and 3.1. 3.2 is the only fork with integrated (hidden steer tube routing) that we’ve made.
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Traildonkey 3.1 headset bearings
Hello! Can you suggest a couple bearing options that would replace the lower bearing for the Traildonkey 3.1 headset? Everything is good except the lower bearing, and I’m hoping to swap just that bearing.
thanks.
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The lower bearing is an IS52 which is easy to source from various vendors or a local bike shop. Many brands offer them.
We offer an IS52 with stainless bearings. That would help keep rust and corrosion at bay depending on your local terrain and conditions. If you are interested in that option just email bikes@rodeo-labs.mom
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Rear rack mounting possibilities
What are the mounting possibilities for a rear rack (if any)?
specifically curious if I could migrate my Ortlieb quick rack to the Flaanimal 5.0
Kind regards,
Bono
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We have not specifically mounted an Ortlieb quick rack to the Flaanimal, but it is almost certain that it will fit, as many different brands of rear racks fit with no issues.
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Swapping Drivers on Rodeo 2.0 Hub
Hi,
I just ordered an XDR driver for my Rodeo 2.0 Wheels as I’m switching to SRAM cassettes.
What is the procedure for swapping drivers? Similar to DT350/240 (pull), or similar enough to another type that I can reference.
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Hi Chris. The procedure is fairly simple. Thread off the non drive side endcap, then pull the drive side end of the axle out of the hub. The freehub body will then remove easily. Be aware: You need to keep the small spacer between the freehub body and the drive side hub bearing when reinstalling. If you don’t, the assembly will bind. Also note the dust seal on the outer bearing of the freehub body.
When re-torquing, just torque hand tight, do not crush the bearings by over torqing.
ALSO: a few drops of blue loctite on the threads of the non drive side endcap will keep it in place. If the endcap works its way loose the pawls can be damaged, so check that it remains snug from time to time.
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Converting 15mm axle to 12mm
Hello,
I have Flaanimal 4 and would like to use wheels with 12mm axle.
Currently i have M15xP1,5 130mm.
This “Rodeo Spork 2.0/3.0 Axle Conversion Kit” cover obviously fork but how about rear?
Also searching for axle you don’t have 12mm 130mm, any idea when its going to be available ?
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Hi Tigran,
You are correct that for the front you would order that axle conversion kit, including new axle. We sell
The matching front and axle for the rear is also sold here and are provided in the correct length for your fork. Some front axles we’ve supplied are 127mm, some 130mm, but they both work equally well on all of our forks.
If this isn’t clear you can also give us a ring at the number of the bottom of our website here, or email bikes@rodeo-labs.mom and we will be back to you quickly.
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Small Steel Flaanimal
I’m not particular on the 4. or 5. series frame. I am in desperate need of a steel external routed(if possible) frame with carbon fork for a 4’11” woman. It looks like the 48cm listed on your chart would work. Is that still possible? I’m in TN.
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Hi James. We no longer make the 48cm Flaanimal. The smallest frame that we make is now the 49cm Flaanimal Ti. It could be that it would fit your needs as well as a 48. One great tool for comparing fit is bikeinsights.com. You can pull up two bikes (including all of our models) and see how they overlap visually or via geometry charts.
Thanks,
Stephen
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lighter wheel set needed
I recently purchased a Kona Sutra LTD for an upcoming bikepacking adventure and i’m in a panic about the overall weight. I’m relatively new to bikepacking but experienced gravel and MTB. I have a set of Rodeo Lab 2.0 carbon wheels for my diverge, which i love but not sure if they would be compatible or the right option for the heavier bike. Can you please help me decode finding the right solution for my Kona. These are the specs:
Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc Touring Fork
SRAM NX
36t X-Sync
SRAM GXP 73mm
SRAM PC1110
SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd
SRAM Rival 1
SRAM Rival 1 w/ Integrated Dropper Lever
SRAM Rival HRD Flat Mount
SRAM Centerline 180mm
SRAM Centerline 180mm
SRAM Rival 1
Formula 100x12mm
Formula 142x12mm
WTB KOM Team i27 TCS 2.0
Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 29×2.25″
Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 29×2 25″
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Hi Chris,
The 2.0 carbon rims are easily strong enough to handle what you describe, but heavy weight of bikepacking setups puts more stress on the 2.0 hubs and freehub body, so we have since moved to a 3.0 hub with stronger components to make sure it has failsafe reliability out on big loaded adventures. So, although countless bikepacking adventures have been ridden on 2.0 hubs, we feel that it is best to advise upgrading the rear hub on 2.0 wheels if you’re going to do expedition type riding on them. We can rebuild a 2.0 wheelset with a 3.0 hub for $175 (+ shipping costs).
Stephen
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