Mountain Biking - project freeride

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mbiker33
09-13-09, 07:29 PM
So now ive got the frame picked (ns *****) and forks ( marzocchi 55r). I currently have a norco havoc that im turning into a custom freeride bike. It is a single speed so im going to have it geared (figured i might as well since it will make my ride easier in some places) and now need opinions on what else to get. Thinking new handler bars, tires , keeping the rims ( got nice white spokes to go with the white frame), a new seat ( have a bmx one right now that freaking uncomfortable ). What else do you guys think? As for handle bars, tires, seats im open to suggestions. So guys what do you think?


mbiker33
09-15-09, 05:58 AM
i can't get the ns ***** frame since it only comes in one size and it's to hard to get (not many stores carry ns alone, let alone a product thats production stopped) so im going with the ns surge and the rs pike. im 6 foot, whats better, medium or large. im more asking what you guys would take if you were 6 ft. im leaning towards large

ed
09-15-09, 07:20 AM
What are the dimensions of the Lg?


cyrusjax
09-15-09, 10:23 AM
What made you go for the marzocchi 55r's?

mbiker33
09-16-09, 01:35 PM
them being really cheap but talking to some guys at the local shop i think ill spend more on a fork. Thinking pike, budgets now up to 500 since i called the place online and learned that the ns b frame wont fit if i grow a bit more. So im going now with the ns surge (not the surge 2). Also the large should fit, talked to a guy, he was 6.2 and he said it fits well. The large if s 17 but it feels like a 18.5 so ill be fine with that. Should have the money in about a week or so. If you guys got any suggestions let me know.

ed
09-16-09, 01:44 PM
PIKE on ebay is in the $350 range for a new 426 I believe.

mbiker33
09-17-09, 07:42 PM
Thank you, thats gunna save me some cash :)

mbiker33
09-22-09, 02:52 PM
what do i need if i go with the rock shox domain 302 fork? heard something about a hub, also post a link of what i need and where to buy it, thanks

dminor
09-22-09, 03:17 PM
. . . also post a link of what i need and where to buy it, thanksShall we just go ahead and buy it for you and ship it COD? Maybe someone here would like to put it all together for you too :rolleyes:.

ed
09-22-09, 05:04 PM
I got my "like new" Domain 318 (motion control / bulge) for $180 on eBay...if you have the time to troll ebay for a good deal...you'll get one.

mbiker33
09-22-09, 05:31 PM
that's the one thing i dont have, i asked for links because ive got 4 projects this week thats keeping me too freaking busy. But ill look on the spare time i got.

kenhill3
09-22-09, 05:42 PM
that's the one thing i dont have, i asked for links because ive got 4 projects this week thats keeping me too freaking busy. But ill look on the spare time i got.

:lol:

Yuppers. We'll do your research for you because you're too busy with more important crap.

You probably need a manservant.

mbiker33
09-23-09, 05:51 AM
was worth a shot ........ but i was thinking more along the lines of someone that owns a domain telling me if they had to get any different part for it or ect.