Comments on: On Test: Siren’s Song Single Speed 29″er

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:02:28 +0000

OhNooo: Don’t worry! Brendan did his work well and I highly doubt I’ll wreck it before I send it back. Check out the latest post for my initial thoughts.

By: OhNooo

OhNooo — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:54:12 +0000

I am thinking very seriously about my next bike being a Song. I’ve contacted Brendan for a test ride, but you got this bike instead. Please don’t break it cause I wanna ride it next!

I’m very eager to hear your ride reports.

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:27:59 +0000

Hey all: I’ve got updates coming, but a few quickies here: Remember, Siren is a custom company. You want a straight top tube? No problema’! Cane Creek shock- I hear this will morph into being named a Cloud 9 and that the platform will be supported into the future.

I’ll have some pics up of the flex plate and some riding impressions yet this week.

By: Dirt McGirt

Dirt McGirt — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:22:23 +0000

motor machine BRRRAAAAAAAAAAPPP!

By: tbone

tbone — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:37:28 +0000

While I’m on the topic, can you let us know what the CS measures out to? THX

By: tbone

tbone — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 02:15:10 +0000

I’ve been watching this company for awhile and like their stuff. have considered a custon aluminum hardtail built up but now thats clouded cause I want to see how this bike turns out. GT let us know soon on this one so I can arrange my purchasing plans soon! One big complaint I have with FS 29ers is the long CS included. THis bike may have the best of both worlds (three if its as light as it looks).

Will you be testing any other Siren products??

By: joeyTWOwheels

joeyTWOwheels — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 22:22:57 +0000

I’ve got the AD-5 on my Curtlo 26er Epic Mountaineer.

It’s an OK shock, but it certainly has a small pogo factor to it. To be honest, a nice (custom) steel frame with a tubeless setup and fat tires, a bling Ti seatpost and great saddle will give you a more comfortable ride IMHO.

BTW - I’ve had this same shock replaced once. At that time (about a year ago) the tech at Cane Creek wasn’t too sure thy had the bodies in stock to build a new one, or if they even would in the future. I think it’s great Siren is offering it, because that tells me Cane Creek will continue to make it.

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:18:06 +0000

MMcG: You just perfectly described a Dos Niner!

Matt: Here’s the link to Cane Creek’s site and the page on the AD 5: http://www.canecreek.com/ad-5-shock.html
No lockout, but they claim it is the lightest damper in the world “weighing as little as 160 grams.”

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:17:16 +0000

I am very interested in seeing the ride report on this bike. I’ve ridden a YBB for years and I race singlespeed so this combination really intrigues me. Siren has put a lot of engineering into their design and also has the experience in working with aluminum from the days Brendan spent at Intense.

What is the Cane Creek shock like? Is there some sort of lockout or dampening system?

By: MMcG

MMcG — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:54:21 +0000

Cool bike.

Visually - I think a slightly different top tube seat tube configuration might make it look a little “cleaner” for lack of a better word.

I’m thinking a sloping top tube with no bend to the seat tube, coupled with a seat tube to top tube brace rather than the bent top tube and tiny little brace. But I’m sure there is a rhyme and a reason for the design that Brendan opted for.

Looking forward to the ride reports.

Curious - but since these are custom built - was there a particular “sized” rider in mind for this particular orange bike?

Cheers,

Mark