Mountain Biking - Ventana El Chamuco - What do you think?

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SuBHuMaN12356
12-14-04, 05:20 PM
Hey guys, just wondering what you think of my posible new bike :) its only gunna cost me 2000. Plus the cost of shipping from Cali to PA

Frame: Ventana El Chamuco
Frok:Marzocchi Freeride Z1 SL
Headset: Chris King
Seat, Stem and, Post:Thomson
Handlebar: Easton Monkeybars 1.5" rise
Wheels and Hubs: Ryhno Lite wheels with XT hubs
Tire:WTB Mutano Raptor 2.4" tires
Shimano BB, XT ft. der., & XT cranks
SRAM X.0 shifters, cog set, & r. der.
Hayes brakes
PC-99 chain

Let me know what you think.

cryogenic
12-14-04, 05:25 PM
sounds good... but save yourself a TON of cash, ditch the X.0 and use X.9. The only difference is the weight and it's not really worth the price increase. Also, ditch the Hayes brakes and go with a set of Avid Juicy 7's if you really want hydros. Go with the BB7's if you're cool with mechs. I'd probably also go with a FSA, Truvativ, or RaceFace crankset and BB instead of the Shimano stuff. Outside of that, great choices on the components. :)
SuBHuMaN12356
12-14-04, 06:03 PM
im getting this bike complete... it was a demo, sooo it comes as is, not POSTIVE yet.. but im planning on getting it. i have to seel soem stuff i own now, then if i have the right amount of money im gunna buy the El Chamuco

BurlySurly
12-14-04, 06:41 PM
im getting this bike complete... it was a demo, sooo it comes as is, not POSTIVE yet.. but im planning on getting it. i have to seel soem stuff i own now, then if i have the right amount of money im gunna buy the El Chamuco
I was gunna say, thats a smokin' ass deal. I was ready to sell my car and ask you where a setup like that was going for that cheap.
Nice bikes. Id ride one for sure.
SuBHuMaN12356
12-14-04, 06:45 PM
he he he... one email, thats all i have to say.