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PacMan · 09-03-2007, 07:36 AM

So what's your dream trail bike and build?? If money were no object, what frame would you have and how would you spec it?? Since there's so many different types of bikes, let's start with an all around trail build.

Frame: Turner RFX
Fork: Fox 36 TALAS RLC
Shock: Fox DHX Air
Brakes: Hayes Stroker carbon
Shifters: SRAM X0
Frnt Der: Shimano XT
Rear Der: SRAM X0
Cranks: Shimano XTR w/ Int BB
Bars: Easton Monkey Lite SL
Stem: Thomson
Seatpost: Thomson
Grips: Oury Lock-Ons
Cassette: SRAM 990
Wheels: Industry 9's
Tires: Kenda Nevegal 2.35's
Hubs: Edit: I-9

DeeZee · 09-03-2007, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PacMan

So what's your dream trail bike and build?? If money were no object, what frame would you have and how would you spec it?? Since there's so many different types of bikes, let's start with an all around trail build.

Frame: Turner RFX
Fork: Fox 36 TALAS RLC
Shock: Fox DHX Air
Brakes: Hayes Stroker carbon
Shifters: SRAM X0
Frnt Der: Shimano XT
Rear Der: SRAM X0
Cranks: Shimano XTR w/ Int BB
Bars: Easton Monkey Lite SL

Stem: Thomson
Seatpost: Thomson
Grips: Oury Lock-Ons
Cassette: SRAM 990
Wheels: Industry 9's
Tires: Kenda Nevegal 2.35's
Hubs: Chris King

I9 wheels have I9 hubs.......so you need to choose King or I9

Pain Freak · 09-03-2007, 07:49 AM

Pretty much nailed it.

Might change the cranks to Truvativ or Raceface

El Salt · 09-03-2007, 07:58 AM

[FONT=Arial]2007 Ventana El Terremoto[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]Semi Custom – 20.4”
Custom Paint – RAL 7009
DHX Air 5.0
’07 FOX 36 TALAS RC2
Hope Headset
DT Swiss EX 5.1d rims on heavy duty / SS Chris King Hubs / 20mm axel
RaceFace Atlas w/ FR - DH BB
Shimano FD-970 front / Sram X.O Med Cage rear derailleurs
Sram XO Trigger Shifters
Sram PG-990 (11-34) cassette
Sram PC-991 chain
Jagwire / One Bike Titanium cable housing
Hope Moto V2 discs – 203mm ventilated rotor – “Gun Smoke”
Thompson X4 31.8 / 1-1/8” x 100mm x 0 degrees stem
Easton Monkeylite XC (MX) 31.8 bar
Hope Space Dr. spacers
Hope Grip Dr.
Thompson / Gravity Dropper seat post
WTB Pure V SLT Saddle[/FONT]

Dino Brown · 09-03-2007, 08:02 AM

I would have to agree with Mr. Freak- You pretty much nailed it!

The frame- RFX?

My dream is a 6 Point with (the easiest way to explain it) a rear shock that increases travel to 7".

Shifters? SRAM XO Twisters

Luckily, I already have most of the parts on my current bike. All I need to do is open my wallet for the frame! Easier said than done!

FoShizzle · 09-03-2007, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Salt

[FONT=Arial]2007 Ventana El Terremoto[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]Semi Custom – 20.4”
Custom Paint – RAL 7009
DHX Air 5.0
’07 FOX 36 TALAS RC2
Hope Headset
DT Swiss EX 5.1d rims on heavy duty / SS Chris King Hubs / 20mm axel
RaceFace Atlas w/ FR - DH BB
Shimano FD-970 front / Sram X.O Med Cage rear derailleurs
Sram XO Trigger Shifters
Sram PG-990 (11-34) cassette
Sram PC-991 chain
Jagwire / One Bike Titanium cable housing
Hope Moto V2 discs – 203mm ventilated rotor – “Gun Smoke”
Thompson X4 31.8 / 1-1/8” x 100mm x 0 degrees stem
Easton Monkeylite XC (MX) 31.8 bar
Hope Space Dr. spacers
Hope Grip Dr.
Thompson / Gravity Dropper seat post
WTB Pure V SLT Saddle[/FONT]

keep dreaming....you will never own such a sweet ride foo

FoShizzle · 09-03-2007, 08:43 AM

I pretty much have my dream trail bike, exactly as is. ONLY items that would not meet the "dream criteria" are the cranks (I have Hone 2-rings, which I love so I honestly could care less) and rear der (X7, which I love so again, I dont care cuz they work as well as my X0s of past). X0s are like carbon parts, just not worth it IMHO.

Having said that, my new trail bike supplement (for less chunky riding) would be a FS 29er and depending on what is meant by "trail bike", could easily be a decked out Sultan.

nappyt · 09-03-2007, 08:44 AM

Company: Santa Cruz
Year/Model: 2007/Heckler X9 AM
Category: All-Mountain
Sizes: XL
Colors: Black Powdercoat
Frame: Custom drawn and butted 6069 aluminum
Fork/Travel: Fox 32 Talas RC2; 140mm
Rear Shock/Travel: Fox DHX Air; 140mm
Brakes: Avid Juicy 7's w/ 185mm rotors
Cranks: TruVativ Stylo Team w/ Giga X Drive 22/32/44
Front Derailleur: Shimano M770A (XT)
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9 long cage
Handlebar: Race Face Atlas Low Riser
Chain: SRAM PC 991 HollowPin
Bottom Bracket: Intergrated w/ crankset
Rims: Mavic XM 321 Disc
Hubs: DT 340 Front/DT 240 Rear
Spokes: DT 14/15 spokes, alloy nipples
Saddle: WTB Pure V Stealth
Seatpost: Thomson
Shifters: SRAM X9 triggers
Stem: Race Face Evolve 31.8mm
Tires: Kenda Nevegal 2.35 folding
Tubes: Kenda Freeride
Speeds: 27
Headset: Chris King Silver
Freewheel/Cassette: SRAM PG 990, 11-34
Pedals: Time ATAC XS
Grips: OURY Lock-Ons
Brake Levers: Danger Boy Red
Weight: 28 lbs.

El Salt · 09-03-2007, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FoShizzle

keep dreaming....you will never own such a sweet ride foo

One can dream, one can dream...

dstepper · 09-03-2007, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PacMan

So what's your dream trail bike and build?? If money were no object, what frame would you have and how would you spec it?? Since there's so many different types of bikes, let's start with an all around trail build.

Frame: Turner RFX
Fork: Fox 36 TALAS RLC
Shock: Fox DHX Air
Brakes: Hayes Stroker carbon
Shifters: SRAM X0
Frnt Der: Shimano XT
Rear Der: SRAM X0
Cranks: Shimano XTR w/ Int BB
Bars: Easton Monkey Lite SL

Stem: Thomson
Seatpost: Thomson
Grips: Oury Lock-Ons
Cassette: SRAM 990
Wheels: Industry 9's
Tires: Kenda Nevegal 2.35's
Hubs: Chris King

Pretty close to my 2007 RFX build. Only differences are:

2006 Z1 Light Fork
2004 Hayes Mags
New RP 23
Sram 9 shifters
Answer 2 inch riser downhill bars
Middleburn cranks (two ring 20/32/bash) with Blackspire stinger
King rear hub
440 DT Swiss front hub
Mavis 721s
XT rear cassette
XTR front derailuer

Rest the same. Frame shipped from manufacture Friday, Turner should have it this week. Question is raw frame or wait two weeks for it to be painted? I get to pick color! Right now it is to be painted Iron Glimmer.

Foesnasty · 09-03-2007, 10:21 AM

All ready got it!!!!!

Innes · 09-03-2007, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nappyt

Company: Santa Cruz
Year/Model: 2007/Heckler X9 AM
Category: All-Mountain
Sizes: XL
Colors: Black Powdercoat
Frame: Custom drawn and butted 6069 aluminum
Fork/Travel: Fox 32 Talas RC2; 140mm
Rear Shock/Travel: Fox DHX Air; 140mm
Brakes: Avid Juicy 7's w/ 185mm rotors
Cranks: TruVativ Stylo Team w/ Giga X Drive 22/32/44
Front Derailleur: Shimano M770A (XT)
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9 long cage
Handlebar: Race Face Atlas Low Riser
Chain: SRAM PC 991 HollowPin
Bottom Bracket: Intergrated w/ crankset
Rims: Mavic XM 321 Disc
Hubs: DT 340 Front/DT 240 Rear
Spokes: DT 14/15 spokes, alloy nipples
Saddle: WTB Pure V Stealth
Seatpost: Thomson
Shifters: SRAM X9 triggers
Stem: Race Face Evolve 31.8mm
Tires: Kenda Nevegal 2.35 folding
Tubes: Kenda Freeride
Speeds: 27
Headset: Chris King Silver
Freewheel/Cassette: SRAM PG 990, 11-34
Pedals: Time ATAC XS
Grips: OURY Lock-Ons
Brake Levers: Danger Boy Red
Weight: 28 lbs.

That sounds like mine, only it's large and orange.

PacMan · 09-03-2007, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nappyt

Company: Santa Cruz
Year/Model: 2007/Heckler X9 AM
Category: All-Mountain
Sizes: XL
Colors: Black Powdercoat
Frame: Custom drawn and butted 6069 aluminum
Fork/Travel: Fox 32 Talas RC2; 140mm
Rear Shock/Travel: Fox DHX Air; 140mm
Brakes: Avid Juicy 7's w/ 185mm rotors
Cranks: TruVativ Stylo Team w/ Giga X Drive 22/32/44
Front Derailleur: Shimano M770A (XT)
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9 long cage
Handlebar: Race Face Atlas Low Riser
Chain: SRAM PC 991 HollowPin
Bottom Bracket: Intergrated w/ crankset
Rims: Mavic XM 321 Disc
Hubs: DT 340 Front/DT 240 Rear
Spokes: DT 14/15 spokes, alloy nipples
Saddle: WTB Pure V Stealth
Seatpost: Thomson
Shifters: SRAM X9 triggers
Stem: Race Face Evolve 31.8mm
Tires: Kenda Nevegal 2.35 folding
Tubes: Kenda Freeride
Speeds: 27
Headset: Chris King Silver
Freewheel/Cassette: SRAM PG 990, 11-34
Pedals: Time ATAC XS
Grips: OURY Lock-Ons
Brake Levers: Danger Boy Red
Weight: 28 lbs.

You'd stay with a Heckler frame and X9 over X0??

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeeZee

I9 wheels have I9 hubs.......so you need to choose King or I9

Oops. I had different wheels at first and then changed my mind--forgot to change the hubs too. Thanks.

I am in the process of finding out how much an RFX frame will cost me. It wont have the "dream" spec that I listed above, but it will still be pretty darn good. If I can swing the frame, it'll be done in a few weeks.

DeeZee · 09-03-2007, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PacMan

You'd stay with a Heckler frame??

Oops. I had different wheels at first and then changed my mind--forgot to change the hubs too. Thanks.

I am in the process of finding out how much an RFX frame will cost me. It wont have the "dream" spec that I listed above, but it will still be pretty darn good. If I can swing the frame, it'll be done in a few weeks.

seem kinda down on I9 stuff. They said they have had a few warranty issues.

I would go with Hadley, DT Swiss or Hope hubs with Stan's rims

Chaos · 09-03-2007, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstepper

Rest the same. Frame shipped from manufacture Friday, Turner should have it this week. Question is raw frame or wait two weeks for it to be painted? I get to pick color! Right now it is to be painted Iron Glimmer.

Good and Bad!!! That means my RFX is will be here soon as well but I haven't sold my 06 RFX yet!

Geronimo · 09-03-2007, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PacMan

I am in the process of finding out how much an RFX frame will cost me. It wont have the "dream" spec that I listed above, but it will still be pretty darn good. If I can swing the frame, it'll be done in a few weeks.

Here's one for $1150.00

For Sale: 2006 Turner RFX

FoShizzle · 09-03-2007, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PacMan

So what's your dream trail bike and build?? If money were no object, what frame would you have and how would you spec it?? Since there's so many different types of bikes, let's start with an all around trail build.

Frame: Turner RFX
Fork: Fox 36 TALAS RLC
Shock: Fox DHX Air
Brakes: Hayes Stroker carbon
Shifters: SRAM X0
Frnt Der: Shimano XT
Rear Der: SRAM X0
Cranks: Shimano XTR w/ Int BB
Bars: Easton Monkey Lite SL
Stem: Thomson
Seatpost: Thomson
Grips: Oury Lock-Ons
Cassette: SRAM 990
Wheels: Industry 9's
Tires: Kenda Nevegal 2.35's
Hubs: Edit: I-9

what size you looking for....i can always be tempted to sell my dream build RFX since it would give me money to get a new bike which feeds my addiction

Not only does it have I9s, but custom colored DT 5.1 rims

2wheel_lee · 09-03-2007, 06:25 PM

This Intense 6.6 is my ultimate trail bike (excusing the singlespeed, dirt jumping bike, and this 6.6's bro the 5.5).

PacMan · 09-03-2007, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

This Intense 6.6 is my ultimate trail bike (excusing the singlespeed, dirt jumping bike, and this 6.6's bro the 5.5).

That's pretty dope yo

Quote:

Originally Posted by FoShizzle

what size you looking for....i can always be tempted to sell my dream build RFX since it would give me money to get a new bike which feeds my addiction

Not only does it have I9s, but custom colored DT 5.1 rims

I have a really nice spec on my Reign, I'm just looking to upgrade the frame. Thanks anyway.

09-03-2007, 07:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
PacMan Homer	The Ultimate Trail bike?? So what's your dream trail bike and build?? If money were no object, what frame would you have and how would you spec it?? Since there's so many different types of bikes, let's start with an all around trail build. Frame: Turner RFX Fork: Fox 36 TALAS RLC Shock: Fox DHX Air Brakes: Hayes Stroker carbon Shifters: SRAM X0 Frnt Der: Shimano XT Rear Der: SRAM X0 Cranks: Shimano XTR w/ Int BB Bars: Easton Monkey Lite SL Stem: Thomson Seatpost: Thomson Grips: Oury Lock-Ons Cassette: SRAM 990 Wheels: Industry 9's Tires: Kenda Nevegal 2.35's Hubs: Edit: I-9 __________________ Less typing...more riding.

09-03-2007, 07:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Pain Freak Charlie bit me	Pretty much nailed it. Might change the cranks to Truvativ or Raceface __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

09-03-2007, 07:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
El Salt Team Fearless Descender	[FONT=Arial]2007 Ventana El Terremoto[/FONT] [FONT=Arial]Semi Custom – 20.4” Custom Paint – RAL 7009 DHX Air 5.0 ’07 FOX 36 TALAS RC2 Hope Headset DT Swiss EX 5.1d rims on heavy duty / SS Chris King Hubs / 20mm axel RaceFace Atlas w/ FR - DH BB Shimano FD-970 front / Sram X.O Med Cage rear derailleurs Sram XO Trigger Shifters Sram PG-990 (11-34) cassette Sram PC-991 chain Jagwire / One Bike Titanium cable housing Hope Moto V2 discs – 203mm ventilated rotor – “Gun Smoke” Thompson X4 31.8 / 1-1/8” x 100mm x 0 degrees stem Easton Monkeylite XC (MX) 31.8 bar Hope Space Dr. spacers Hope Grip Dr. Thompson / Gravity Dropper seat post WTB Pure V SLT Saddle[/FONT] __________________ El Salt Team Fearless Descender - Since 1985 Recent Porn

09-03-2007, 08:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot	I would have to agree with Mr. Freak- You pretty much nailed it! The frame- RFX? My dream is a 6 Point with (the easiest way to explain it) a rear shock that increases travel to 7". Shifters? SRAM XO Twisters Luckily, I already have most of the parts on my current bike. All I need to do is open my wallet for the frame! Easier said than done! __________________ L.A. KINGS ... dw-link.com/reasons SheDevil- I was on George's crotch for hours Integradriv3r- How many kids do you have that you DON'T know about? Genusmtbkr5- I like to go BOTH ways

09-03-2007, 08:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
nappyt STR Veteran	Company: Santa Cruz Year/Model: 2007/Heckler X9 AM Category: All-Mountain Sizes: XL Colors: Black Powdercoat Frame: Custom drawn and butted 6069 aluminum Fork/Travel: Fox 32 Talas RC2; 140mm Rear Shock/Travel: Fox DHX Air; 140mm Brakes: Avid Juicy 7's w/ 185mm rotors Cranks: TruVativ Stylo Team w/ Giga X Drive 22/32/44 Front Derailleur: Shimano M770A (XT) Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9 long cage Handlebar: Race Face Atlas Low Riser Chain: SRAM PC 991 HollowPin Bottom Bracket: Intergrated w/ crankset Rims: Mavic XM 321 Disc Hubs: DT 340 Front/DT 240 Rear Spokes: DT 14/15 spokes, alloy nipples Saddle: WTB Pure V Stealth Seatpost: Thomson Shifters: SRAM X9 triggers Stem: Race Face Evolve 31.8mm Tires: Kenda Nevegal 2.35 folding Tubes: Kenda Freeride Speeds: 27 Headset: Chris King Silver Freewheel/Cassette: SRAM PG 990, 11-34 Pedals: Time ATAC XS Grips: OURY Lock-Ons Brake Levers: Danger Boy Red Weight: 28 lbs. __________________ NappyT My Blog

09-03-2007, 08:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
FoShizzle	I pretty much have my dream trail bike, exactly as is. ONLY items that would not meet the "dream criteria" are the cranks (I have Hone 2-rings, which I love so I honestly could care less) and rear der (X7, which I love so again, I dont care cuz they work as well as my X0s of past). X0s are like carbon parts, just not worth it IMHO. Having said that, my new trail bike supplement (for less chunky riding) would be a FS 29er and depending on what is meant by "trail bike", could easily be a decked out Sultan.

09-03-2007, 10:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
Foesnasty ah...no	All ready got it!!!!! __________________ http://sponsorhouse.loopd.com/Member...home/Home.aspx ANT'S POOLS

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