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boboso · 12-28-2007, 03:27 PM

Foo's SS build up post has given me another way,idea and inspiration and to burn my Christmas money...

The gift was given to get me another digital camera that my son accidently dropped just before the holidays... No problem, we have a couple compact ones I can use.

Then it was the iTouch idea... Nah, I got an iPod video with 30gb that works just fine. My Palm Treo does everything else.

My Triumph motorcycle has been modded to the hilt...

Now a new Zion frame looms as the leading contender to rid me of the evil dollars that have been given to me and now cause me much loss of sleep...

I had a Schwinn Moab Disc that served my SS needs quite well. The "breakage" of the Hayes rear caliper which mounted to the chain-stay and the fact the frame is aluminum, requires me to get a new frame.

Question is... If you had $300 dollars for a frame, what would you get?

My poor Intense was back on the trails once again now that I am back on the bike, now she'll be pissed for sure. I miss my SS and my 49 year old legs are already screaming...

northshore · 12-28-2007, 03:40 PM

Depends. A pure SS frame or just any HT frame?

CPATCRASH · 12-28-2007, 04:04 PM

The Path has these and I hear they are a great deal.

http://vassagocycles.com/jabberwocky.html

foofighter · 12-28-2007, 05:17 PM

the $300 that you have is that just for the frame because you'll be able to use the parts from your Schwinn? if that's the case, $300 will get you a pretty decent SS frame. But for the price the Zion cant be beat. I'm Glad? i can assist you in forgoing other toys

boboso · 12-28-2007, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northshore

Depends. A pure SS frame or just any HT frame?

Pure SS, steel, EBB

Quote:

Originally Posted by foofighter

the $300 that you have is that just for the frame because you'll be able to use the parts from your Schwinn? if that's the case, $300 will get you a pretty decent SS frame. But for the price the Zion cant be beat. I'm Glad? i can assist you in forgoing other toys

Yes parts from the Schwinn as well as the "parts bin" will be used.

Actually your post was timely and will assist with my "getting back into shape"ritual

foofighter · 12-28-2007, 05:29 PM

whatever i can do to assist...i have a bike stand etc if you want to come over and build the bike. we're practically neighbors.

boboso · 12-28-2007, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foofighter

whatever i can do to assist...i have a bike stand etc if you want to come over and build the bike. we're practically neighbors.

Thanks for the offer, got it covered... Once I clear the garage of "holiday" stuff I want my space back!

boboso · 12-29-2007, 04:39 PM

Well went out to Jensen today and picked up a white Zion frame. The build begins...

foofighter · 12-29-2007, 05:17 PM

Sweet! Congrats on the new frame you're going to love it

el_d00der1n0 · 12-29-2007, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boboso

Well went out to Jensen today and picked up a white Zion frame. The build begins...

You got the 660EBB?

boboso · 12-29-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

You got the 660EBB?

Yup, went with the 26" and ebb... Thought about the 29 for a bit however cause I been wanting to see what the hub bub is about, but I got a bunch of unused parts that need a home.

el_d00der1n0 · 12-29-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by boboso

Yup, went with the 26" and ebb... Thought about the 29 for a bit however cause I been wanting to see what the hub bub is about, but I got a bunch of unused parts that need a home.

I go back and forth with it. Really, all it means is a different wheelset. I'm still on the fence myself...

mtnbikerfred · 12-29-2007, 08:02 PM

Not to dissuade you from Foo's evil plan, but I have a rear caliper for your old ride....

foofighter · 12-29-2007, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

I go back and forth with it. Really, all it means is a different wheelset. I'm still on the fence myself...

if it were only just wheels you also need a 29'er fork

then you have to buy new tires and/or innertube

el_d00der1n0 · 12-29-2007, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foofighter

if it were only just wheels you also need a 29'er fork

then you have to buy new tires and/or innertube

oh yeah that. i've been planning to buy the zion suspension corrected fork with the frame. either way, i've got to buy a fork.

i saw a guy (chips and salsa) put a 26er tube on his 9er last weekend.

foofighter · 12-29-2007, 08:12 PM

today was my SS cherry popping day...full report HERE

12-28-2007, 03:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
boboso Getting back on the bike.	It's Foo's Fault! What to do... New SS frame or... Foo's SS build up post has given me another way,idea and inspiration and to burn my Christmas money... The gift was given to get me another digital camera that my son accidently dropped just before the holidays... No problem, we have a couple compact ones I can use. Then it was the iTouch idea... Nah, I got an iPod video with 30gb that works just fine. My Palm Treo does everything else. My Triumph motorcycle has been modded to the hilt... Now a new Zion frame looms as the leading contender to rid me of the evil dollars that have been given to me and now cause me much loss of sleep... I had a Schwinn Moab Disc that served my SS needs quite well. The "breakage" of the Hayes rear caliper which mounted to the chain-stay and the fact the frame is aluminum, requires me to get a new frame. Question is... If you had $300 dollars for a frame, what would you get? My poor Intense was back on the trails once again now that I am back on the bike, now she'll be pissed for sure. I miss my SS and my 49 year old legs are already screaming... __________________ "Welcome to All Things Scottish, if it's not Scottish, it's craaaapp!! Can I help ye?" - Stuart Rankin

12-28-2007, 03:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
northshore Aloha Brah!	Depends. A pure SS frame or just any HT frame? __________________ Hawaiian Island Creations Ride it: dw-link.com/reasons

12-28-2007, 04:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
CPATCRASH Geddyup!	The Path has these and I hear they are a great deal. http://vassagocycles.com/jabberwocky.html __________________ Cowboy. http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/ Daily thought: some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs!

12-28-2007, 05:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
foofighter On the Mend	the $300 that you have is that just for the frame because you'll be able to use the parts from your Schwinn? if that's the case, $300 will get you a pretty decent SS frame. But for the price the Zion cant be beat. I'm Glad? i can assist you in forgoing other toys __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com http://news.singletrackminded.com/

12-28-2007, 05:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
foofighter On the Mend	whatever i can do to assist...i have a bike stand etc if you want to come over and build the bike. we're practically neighbors. __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com http://news.singletrackminded.com/

12-29-2007, 04:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
boboso Getting back on the bike.	Well went out to Jensen today and picked up a white Zion frame. The build begins... __________________ "Welcome to All Things Scottish, if it's not Scottish, it's craaaapp!! Can I help ye?" - Stuart Rankin

12-29-2007, 05:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
foofighter On the Mend	Sweet! Congrats on the new frame you're going to love it __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com http://news.singletrackminded.com/

12-29-2007, 08:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
mtnbikerfred trail-male for hire...	Not to dissuade you from Foo's evil plan, but I have a rear caliper for your old ride....

12-29-2007, 08:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
foofighter On the Mend	today was my SS cherry popping day...full report HERE __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com http://news.singletrackminded.com/

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