Building a K2, have ?'s

[Prozakk]

I'm building a bike based on this:

http://buy.overstock.com/images/products/L953140.jpg

http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/347/pbpic347118.jpg

1 A&B) Since it has V-brake mounts on the rear, can I mount any V-brake? I was eyeballing the Shimano M-960 but it's intended use is MTB. Or do I have to buy a BMX specific V-brake?

2) Can I use a MTB stem? I have a 120mm Kalloy stem. I'm 6'0" tall, thus need the room.

3) I need a laid back seat post...got any suggestions?

4 A&B) Cranks...are fine or course or square spindles best? Being 200lbs...do I need a titanium spindle?

5) Are Redline Forklifter handlebars any good?

6) Are NoMor Flats foam tubes any good?

Thanks in advance for any answers...

[CMcMahon]

I wouldn't touch that thing with a ten-foot pole, much less put any serious cash into it.

[Brian]

What's your goal for this bike? And what's your motivation?

[Darin]

Why do you say that?

[Prozakk]

1st...what's wrong with it?

2nd...mostly street. Some jumping (on/off road). Some trails. No skateparks.

[Brian]

1 A&B) Any V brake will work. The cheapest one will still lock that wheel right up.

2) You'll want a DH strong stem, unless you have a good dental plan

3) Get a frame that fits. You shouldn't be sitting down anyway.

4 A&B) 3 piece cranks with a splined spindle. You need a titanium spindle like Beerman needs a tutu.

5) As long as your bars are cro-mo, they'll do the job

6) Use regular tubes, learn to fix a flat.

[Prozakk]

I fixed many-a-flat in my days.

The bars I mentioned are aluminum.

I'll get a more adequate stem. Rather than what I took off my broken MTB.

The frame is rather large, but then, so am I.

[Prozakk]

What's your goal for this bike? And what's your motivation?

Motivation is fun & exercise.

[FuzzyRyder]

That's a race bike, not something to want to be riding street and dirt on, especially being 200 lbs.

[Prozakk]

And...?

[enormungus]

And, that bike is made to be light and fast, not to withstand heavy impacts and hard landings

[CMcMahon]

And...?

And judging by your signature, YHBTIM (http://www.youhavebadtasteinmusic.com).

[Brian]

Ouch!

[CMcMahon]

Texas is the reason, as they say.

[Prozakk]

Texas is the reason, as they say.

Coming from someone in Cali, ***** please!

[Prozakk]

http://www.sonomancer.com/Songs/California%20sucks.htm

[Jerry Garcia]

Lets take this back to the discussion at hand. Dont ride that race bike on dirt/street. Buy a new bike.

[I_Suck_At_BMX]

I'm building a bike based on this



your first mistake

[I_Suck_At_BMX]

what do you all have against slipknot?

[CMcMahon]

The fact that they're the most overrated "metal" band of the last decade? There's nothing more sickening than hearing idiots walking out of Hot Topic comparing them to the likes of Megadeth or Iron Maiden.

[Prozakk]

I can't stand Megadeath.

[I_Suck_At_BMX]

I can't stand Megadeath.

i never heard of them but i cant stand iron maiden

[Brian]

You've never heard of Megadeath? [smacks forehead] Have you ever heard of a band called "Metallica"?

Back on topic. Unless that bike was free, or close to free, it's a waste of time and money. A lightweight race frame is not going to last long for any kind of street riding. Especially if it's already seen a few races.

[CMcMahon]

It's pretty much a proven fact that Megadeth is totally awesome just by the name, which is a combination of a "mega" and "death". Holocaust to the max, can you dig it?

[Brian]

Dave Mustaine has been kicking himself for how long now?

[CMcMahon]

The real question is how much would you pay to see Mustaine tear what's-his-name from Metallica's arms off.

[Prozakk]

You've never heard of Megadeath? [smacks forehead] Have you ever heard of a band called "Metallica"?

Back on topic. Unless that bike was free, or close to free, it's a waste of time and money. A lightweight race frame is not going to last long for any kind of street riding. Especially if it's already seen a few races.

Free/unused/a gift

[Prozakk]

Back in the day I used a Hutch Pro Racer. Did some pretty sick jumping, both on & off pavement. Rode mostly street. Freestyled some too. For a race bike, it did just fine. I just wish I still had it!

[Brian]

Lars? No love lost there. I think Dave sees him as some kind of monster...

So the bike was free? Just go beat on it until the frame brakes or the wheels buckle. I'm not a bike snob by any means, but that is just the wrong tool for the job. It was built to be light, not for abuse.

[Prozakk]

I can't stand Selloutica either!

I saw the press release for Master of Puppets on Mtv, in which James Hetfield said: "we will never make a video, never cut our hair, never change our style."

They did all of that.

[Prozakk]

Lars? No love lost there. I think Dave sees him as some kind of monster...

So the bike was free? Just go beat on it until the frame brakes or the wheels buckle. I'm not a bike snob by any means, but that is just the wrong tool for the job. It was built to be light, not for abuse.

My luck w/ racing frames has been good so far. I didn't get a whole bike...just frame/forks/headset/seatpost clamp.

Are there any web bike shops with as much selection as Dan's Comp, but w/ better prices?

[Brian]

If I was in a band as crappy as Slipknot, I'd wear a mask too. With a few exceptions, I've been a Metallica fan for about 23 years now.

[Brian]

My luck w/ racing frames has been good so far. I didn't get a whole bike...just frame/forks/headset/seatpost clamp.

Are there any web bike shops with as much selection as Dan's Comp, but w/ better prices?

So what's your plan? Buy stout wheels that will outlast the frame? Or buy wheels suited to the frame, which won't last under much abuse?

[Prozakk]

If I was in a band as crappy as Slipknot, I'd wear a mask too. With a few exceptions, I've been a Metallica fan for about 23 years now.

I like them up to & including the Black album. After that, only Garage Inc. was worthy.

[Prozakk]

So what's your plan? Buy stout wheels that will outlast the frame? Or buy wheels suited to the frame, which won't last under much abuse?

Graphite Skyways (I'm old school).

[queensrider86]

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[Brian]

Skyways? Better get your Nomex suit on.

[Prozakk]

I ran regular Skyways back in the day. Like them alot. Now I can afford the lighter/stronger graphites. What's the prob?

At least I didn't say spinners!

[Prozakk]

Well?

[CMcMahon]

The fact that they've been obsolete for upwards of a decade, for starters.

[Brian]

You might as well have some spinners.

[Prozakk]

The fact that they've been obsolete for upwards of a decade, for starters.

So what?

[Brian]

Get some CW's too. And Odi Mushrooms.

[Prozakk]

My former Hutch had those! Except Mushroom II's.

[Prozakk]

I've taco'd too many spoked wheels!

[Brian]

Learn to land. Skyways are for kids and old school bikes that don't get ridden.

[Prozakk]

I kinda like being unique.

I know how to land.

Stuff happens though.

[Brian]

Skyways and a layback. You don't need advice from the BMX forums. Go down to Brownsville and you'll probably find the exact bike you're trying to build.

[Prozakk]

I don't speak their native language.

[queensrider86]

wow you taco spoked wheels so you want skyways......