time for a new bike
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got me there....i am extremely curious to see a 29er Turner will handle being ghost ridden off of a cliff....I have to say, the 5 Spot did quite well up until I pulled it out of the rocks and backed over it with my wife's suburbanmtbracer36 said:
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zuma_sicks
Let's hit that drop!
DOWNHILLROSS-
I thought you had another buyer lined up for the big hit? I'd like to get a bike that's almost ready to go - and the Kona Stinky frame has been invading my dreams at night...........
I won't be in the spot to actually shell out the cash for a full bike for a month (new job, new place, cash is tight) but I'd look at the big hit.......get back at me.
I thought you had another buyer lined up for the big hit? I'd like to get a bike that's almost ready to go - and the Kona Stinky frame has been invading my dreams at night...........
I won't be in the spot to actually shell out the cash for a full bike for a month (new job, new place, cash is tight) but I'd look at the big hit.......get back at me.
Flat Broke
Bikes don't kill bunnies
Zuma,
In response to your question about what to watch out for, the only advice I'd give you on doing your own build, is... Don't do it thinking you'll come out cheaper than if you buy a complete bike; unless of course, you have a good head start on parts already stashed away. Seriously, if you are building from scratch on a budget, you should definitely make a complete list of EVERYTHING you're going to buy for the new rig, complete with pricing, then compare that total to what you'll be looking at for a new rig. I'd take odds that the laundry list to build it yourself will cost more than a comparably equiped complete bike. The one exception to this rule might be if you found a LBS with competive build/rig kit pricing.
Other than that, just the typical measure twice, buy once type stuff. If you're buying a fork, make sure it is in the travel range (or the axle to crown height is appropriate) for the intended geometry of the frame you're building. Double check your bottom bracket dimensions, seat post tube diameters, and rear axle width requirements. Outside of those few dimensions everything is pretty straight forward, so have fun.
Chris
In response to your question about what to watch out for, the only advice I'd give you on doing your own build, is... Don't do it thinking you'll come out cheaper than if you buy a complete bike; unless of course, you have a good head start on parts already stashed away. Seriously, if you are building from scratch on a budget, you should definitely make a complete list of EVERYTHING you're going to buy for the new rig, complete with pricing, then compare that total to what you'll be looking at for a new rig. I'd take odds that the laundry list to build it yourself will cost more than a comparably equiped complete bike. The one exception to this rule might be if you found a LBS with competive build/rig kit pricing.
Other than that, just the typical measure twice, buy once type stuff. If you're buying a fork, make sure it is in the travel range (or the axle to crown height is appropriate) for the intended geometry of the frame you're building. Double check your bottom bracket dimensions, seat post tube diameters, and rear axle width requirements. Outside of those few dimensions everything is pretty straight forward, so have fun.
Chris
zuma_sicks
Let's hit that drop!
FLATBROKE
Thanks for the advice. I have an Iron Horse Warrior now that I've done upgrades to - Deraileurs, BB, cranks, forks, etc. I was planning to take those parts and put them on my new frame- then as I feel the need for more upgrades, I'll just re-swap the stuff out and re-build the Iron Horse.
I figured it would be more expensive to build your own from scratch- but I've got most of the components ready. The adjusments and fine tuning are going to hurt- but if all else fails, there's the LBS guy again.
Thanks for the advice. I have an Iron Horse Warrior now that I've done upgrades to - Deraileurs, BB, cranks, forks, etc. I was planning to take those parts and put them on my new frame- then as I feel the need for more upgrades, I'll just re-swap the stuff out and re-build the Iron Horse.
I figured it would be more expensive to build your own from scratch- but I've got most of the components ready. The adjusments and fine tuning are going to hurt- but if all else fails, there's the LBS guy again.
roadkillross
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nope he said he didnt want to buy any more
its all yours
its all yours
Flat Broke
Bikes don't kill bunnies
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Banshee Chaparral frames on blow out at pricepoint.com
maybe the frame will work for you?
maybe the frame will work for you?
