New Gus!

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Richard Rose

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Dec 10, 2022, 11:17:25 AM12/10/22
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Wow, what a few days. I love my Clem so much that I have been really craving a Susie as a dedicated singletrack bike. I just love the gold color. Alas, none to be found anywhere and none on the horizon. But, I found a Gus in my size and I quite like the mermaid so I bought it. Now I am selling stuff all over the place to justify it. My seldom ridden but fun as heck fatbike is gone and my full suspension bike will be gone soon as well. Never a dull moment and then - the frames appear on the Crust site. What the actual hell?! But its all good, no going back. Excited to get this Gus on the trail this spring. I may have a lot of questions drivetrain related. And brakes. As someone else said, Christmas came early for me.

Kim Hetzel

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Dec 10, 2022, 11:30:27 AM12/10/22
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Congratulations Richard !  ... I am very happy for you. I can feel your elation and your happy dancing. I am glad that you are selling off your bikes and other goods to support your purchase.

Looking forward to seeing your posts your progress questions and upgrades as you move forward with your new GUS frame set with pictures of course.

Personally, I remain content with my Clem Smith Jr. "L" as my ATB and retirement bike.  Honjo Smooth 74 fenders are next on the horizon next year for my last upgrade.

Kim Hetzel
Yelm, WA.

Brian Turner

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Dec 10, 2022, 1:06:03 PM12/10/22
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Congrats! Welcome to the Gus club!

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Scott Luly

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Dec 10, 2022, 1:12:20 PM12/10/22
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Richard, I'm stoked for you! Congrats on your new-to-you Gus!

Keep in touch, so we can compare notes on OUR upcoming Gus builds. I've got some ideas as to drivetrain options and haven't made a decision yet myself. Hoping to hear yours and other member's thoughts about a recipe for a yummy Gus drivetrain.

Did you score a complete bike or f/f?

Merry, early, Christmas...

Scott

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Wow, what a few days. I love my Clem so much that I have been really craving a Susie as a dedicated singletrack bike. I just love the gold color. Alas, none to be found anywhere and none on the horizon. But, I found a Gus in my size and I quite like the mermaid so I bought it. Now I am selling stuff all over the place to justify it. My seldom ridden but fun as heck fatbike is gone and my full suspension bike will be gone soon as well. Never a dull moment and then - the frames appear on the Crust site. What the actual hell?! But its all good, no going back. Excited to get this Gus on the trail this spring. I may have a lot of questions drivetrain related. And brakes. As someone else said, Christmas came early for me.

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Brian Turner

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Dec 10, 2022, 2:04:34 PM12/10/22
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On my Gus, I’m running a 1x drivetrain. I went with a White crankset and bottom bracket (BSA) and I’m using a Deore M5100 RD and matching 11-51 cassette. I originally installed a 32t ring up front, but last week I swapped it for a 34t to give me a little more on the high end.

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Scott Luly

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Dec 10, 2022, 2:08:31 PM12/10/22
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Brian, how many speed cassette? I'm leaning 1x already. 11-51 is wide ratio, must be a 10 or 11?
I have a 31-40 8 spd I want to try


Scott Luly

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Dec 10, 2022, 2:18:55 PM12/10/22
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Correction: I have an 11-40 I want to try



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Brian Turner

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Dec 10, 2022, 2:19:04 PM12/10/22
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Scott, I’m running 1x11. It’s a real stump-puller. I was finding that I was pretty much running it on the smallest 2 cogs when just cruising around town, and I was wanting a bit more so that’s why I swapped the chainring. I don’t think I sacrificed too much on the low end in doing so, but I’ve yet to take it out on a trail since the swap.

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Brian, how many speed cassette? I'm leaning 1x already. 11-51 is wide ratio, must be a 10 or 11?

Scott Luly

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Dec 10, 2022, 2:24:02 PM12/10/22
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Brian, right on. Your reply answers what I was wondering. If you had more than enough stump-pull with 32 x 51, I'm hoping I get enough out of a 32 or 30 ring x 40 cog



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Richard Rose

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Dec 10, 2022, 3:07:31 PM12/10/22
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Thanks!

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Richard Rose

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Dec 10, 2022, 3:26:21 PM12/10/22
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Frame/ Fork only. So interesting that a lot of folks are running 1x. My dream build might be to install the ee wing crank I already own (170 crank arms) in a 1x setup. I also own (ugly?) Sram GX 12 speed shifter. I was thinking a 9 or 10 cassette? The crank is currently attached to a 30t Absolute Black elliptical ring, which I realize is controversial. But I have enjoyed it. It does not feel weird but I do feel strong on climbs with it. This crank was on my full suspension bike (selling) with a 10-50 SRAM cassette. That 30-50 low worked well for me. I don’t even know if you can get a 50 on other than 12 speed cassettes? Can I use the GX rear derailleur with a cluster that has less than 12 cogs? 

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Ryan Frahm

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Dec 10, 2022, 3:34:35 PM12/10/22
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I for one would love to see a Gus with EE wings and friction 1x Eagle or Garbaruk cassette. Friction shifting a 12 speed cassette feels better to me than the 7 speed I have. The spacing feels so perfect!

Joe Bernard

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Dec 10, 2022, 4:26:33 PM12/10/22
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This is a SunRace 11-50 11-speed on my Riv. The SRAM GX derailers labeled as 11- or 12-speed both use X-Actuation shift ratio, I don't see any reason why yours wouldn't work with an 11-speed cassette as long as it's mated to the correct shifter.    Screenshot_20221210_131425.jpg

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Kim Hetzel

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Dec 10, 2022, 11:35:24 PM12/10/22
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For what it is worth...

This picture came from a Rivendell customer's bike off the Blaugh ?  I find interesting whether it would considered or not.

Kim Hetzel
Yelm, WA.
greg_L_rig - 51 cog mullet from a custumer from Rivendell.webp (26_).png
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