Mountain Biking - Conversion Complete!

When i first got my bike, i was stoked because it was cheap. The previous owner was obviously an XCer even though the bike manufacturer website specifically says its not for XC but DH or freeriding.

Now me, being a freerider/downhiller, set out to convert my bike back to what it was intended for. This included: New headstem, new back wheel (after i tacoed it- crappy zac19!), chain device, lizard skin, new brake levers, new brake pads, rear shock adjustment and new tyres/tubes. I am pretty much finished now except i would like to get a nice wide handlebar and maybe a new fork later on.

Anyway, heres the before (XC) and after (DH/FR) shots!

(Just so you guys know, the frame is a Craftworks FRM 125)

He was using THAT as a xc bike. That thing is nearly indestructible.

What kind of fork is that? I would definately be looking to replace it. Congrats on the find.

He was using THAT as a xc bike. That thing is nearly indestructible.

What kind of fork is that? I would definately be looking to replace it. Congrats on the find.

Yep, he was using it for an XC bike, it came with a 120mm stem on it!!! It is pretty strong, Craftworks are locally designed here in Australia and the frames are hand made!

The fork is a RST Delta XL. I am looking for a new fork but dont want to spend too much. Any suggestions guys?

i hear the marzocchi super t's are nice

As for a fork, you should give these folks a holler

dhdirect (http://www.dhdirect.com.au/start.html)

They may have some good used forks from their race bikes and they are from your neck of the woods ( at least a lot closer then the US).

Nice frame, but definitly ditch the fork. If you are riding some sick dh/freeride then it wont last that long anyhow :D

:beer:

That thing is nearly indestructible.


Come on now...

Come on now...

I know a lot of guys who ride those. They are way overbuilt. The only problem I have heard about them is they are too heavy. No breakages yet.

But yeah indestructable is a bit over the top haha

The factory that builds craftworks frames build frames for other bike manufacturers also. The workers in the factory say that the craftworks frames are the most overbuilt frames they have ever seen and cant believe that the riders who have them (craftworks is based upon consumer feedback) would ever need that much strength in a bike. But we do. Craftworks are known down here as some of the strongest bikes around and they are completely handmade.

Also the frame+shock weighs 4kg straight so theyre not that heavy considering the build of the thing.

Looks good.