Ideas on a build? Need sugestions

[bighit8]

So I bought a DJ bike, Jamis komodo. I have cranks, bar, fork ( may upgrade latter). I need a wheel set (including hubs), Drive train, brakes and a seat.Im thinking single speed, but I think A 1x9 set up may be better. Give me your thoughts!
Thanks

[bighit8]

The frame.
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[chauvinist_youth]

bombshell or azonic FTW

[Mudman]

I run a 1X9 on my 4X bike and love it. I'm also running Bombshell Fatdaddy's (cheap and bombproof) but heavy. X7 shifters will do just fine. And as far as brakes it doesn't really matter IMHO, you don't use em much anyway... Juicy 3's will cut the cheese just fine. And a seat is preference. I run a Funn RL skinny saddle and like it.

I'm sure you've seen pictures of my bike.

[bighit8]

Weight is not an issue, just want to build a fun strong bike.
Ok here it is so far
1) bombshell fat daddys
2) 1x9, I already have a lx rear derailueller I did not sell, so that is a good keep!
3) ?????

[Mudman]

Originally Posted by bighit8

Weight is not an issue, just want to build a fun strong bike.
Ok here it is so far
1) bombshell fat daddys
2) 1x9, I already have a lx rear derailueller I did not sell, so that is a good keep!
3) ?????

is this going to be a DJ only bike? because if thats the case you may want to just experiment with different gears and stay on the single to save weight. To be honest I only find myself using 3 gears on the bike out of the 9 available. haha

Is the fork 20mm? the Bombshells have a conversion thing but they are not included I think. Is the lx rear a short cage? And what terrain are you mostly going to ride? I find the Nevegals and Small block 8's are fantastic on hard pack. The Larsens work pretty good also. And BMX style stuff some people runn highrollers (those checker board style knobs)

time for some 4X at Fontana eh?

My bike is build pretty heavy and it's still only 30lbs. Doesn't feel like 30lbs though because I push around a 43lbs DH bike for fun.

[bighit8]

Yeah it will be DJ bike only! I weigh about 150 so I dont need bomb proof hard core stuff. The lighter the better, and the cheaper the better!

The fork is a suntour duro, not sure of the travel.

Oh and the LX is a medium, and Fontana is a for sure once the build is done!

[Mudman]

If its DJ only, stick with single speed. You save a lot of weight and hassle. You also don't need to worry about chain slap.

[ryandood]

sounds like an awsome build. if I had the means I would want to make something up similar. I say 1x9 but just in case you decide you want it for something other than DJ. Good luck with the build.

[DBD]

I went SS when I built one of those up a while ago. The total build cost me 400$ and I sold the bike on EBAY for 575$

I went with

WOOdman Bill Single RSN rear hub (SS)
WOOdman LTI front hub (can be used as a qr or 20mm t/a)

Single Track rims 32h

Pauls "MELVIN" tensioner

Azonic DH chain ring 34t

Hope Mini rear brake, no front brake

Seat - I hit up the LBS and went through their discount bins and found something light and cheep as I never sit when jumping or at the track. You could get a specific DJ dtyle seat but I do not like them.

I now you already said you have a fork but I ran a DJII

Here are the hubs and tensioner I used

WOOdman Hubs



Pauls Tensioner

[Chewyeti]

azonic outlaws danny!! rick ran them... i got a pair... indestructable

200 ish at jensons

[bighit8]

Thanks for the input people, this is gonna be fun!I hope to have it done by mid April> Gotta pay some bills first!

[Bryguy17]

yeah, i suppose i'll second everything in here:

for straight DJ build:
-SS, probably a 2:1 ratio or so.
-azonic outlaws (strong and can be converted if need be)
-seat, just get something that you can stand to sit on, even if not pedaling. I find myself sitting in a circle on bikes talking with people at DJ type things.
-brakes, i would just go with BB7s with a long cable up front (barspins baby!). If you go hydro, you run the risk of pinching a line, and that sucks (I've seen it happen)

If you may do 4X type stuff:
-1x9
-outlaws will still work
-seat wont be sat on, get something cheap
-brakes, consider getting cheaper hydros a la juicy 3 or 5

[Flat Broke]

If you can swing it, I'd ditch the suntour for a Fox Van 32, assuming you won't be casing everything in site. Being able to drop the travel on the 32, a good selection of spring rates, and the relatively light weight, it makes a good DJ fork for someone your weight.

For wheels, the Azonic Outlaws, Transition Revolutions, or even Forte' Loco's. They're all pretty much the same wheel set.

Chris

[bighit8]

Thanks Chris,I may swing a 32, we will see.

[Rockinthecasbah]

Outlaws are great. I have a SS tensoner for you if you want it. I might be back on ss with my blakc market soon I dont really shift in 4x anyways. That fork works fine for Dj stuff but is stiff and heavy for serious 4x I run a 32/16 when I use SS and its perfect for orange Y, fontana, and random skate park sessions

[bighit8]

Yea I am gonna go ss for now, I will take it if you dont need it ricky. I am gonna go outlaws. They have them in cammo patterns dont they?

[Rockinthecasbah]

Ive never seen them camo just black and white I think the atomics might come in camo. Ill bring the tensoner on tuesday

[foofighter]

danny; please clean out your mailbox...thank you...your conscience LOL

[DBD]

Originally Posted by bighit8

Yea I am gonna go ss for now, I will take it if you dont need it ricky. I am gonna go outlaws. They have them in cammo patterns dont they?

No Camo. If you want camo then get Single Tracks or MTX (welded).