Project Bike?
01-27-07, 01:46 PM
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Project Bike?
I am looking to start a project bike. Preferably start with a 2-3 year old frame.
Can't decide on hard tail or full suspension. I already have a hard tail, but feel like keeping this one stock, and building a new one up.
I would most likely be riding through stuff like this:
I am only considering a hard tail because it seems it would be better for the mud and water.
Opinions?
Can't decide on hard tail or full suspension. I already have a hard tail, but feel like keeping this one stock, and building a new one up.
I would most likely be riding through stuff like this:
I am only considering a hard tail because it seems it would be better for the mud and water.
Opinions?
01-27-07, 02:03 PM
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Be better on the buget for a hardtail. The land doesn't look that rough soo...
01-27-07, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike321
I am only considering a hard tail because it seems it would be better for the mud and water.
01-27-07, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 3MTA3
build up a singlespeed. like i am right now.
+1 that looks like sweet rigid single speed terrain!
I am building a cheapo out of an old 80's panasonic frame right now with horizontal dropouts...
01-27-07, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by gastro
I've never heard that line of reasoning before - why do you think that?
I am using reasoning of offroading dirt bikes and ATVs, the shocks will actually push the rear axle deeper in the mud...
I would imagine it wouldnt cause that much of a problem because bikes are lighter, but then again they are slower so you cant just fly through the mud
01-27-07, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 3MTA3
Mike321 - where in michigan are you at? singlespeeds are great for michigan trails.
Is there a FAQ section for single speeds, I have never even looked into them
01-27-07, 05:01 PM
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i'm in brighton. go chips.
for singlespeed info you could always go to sheldon brown's website. also, you can get a singlespeed conversion kit for cheap at chuck's bikes. this is similar to how my new set-up is going to look like:
are you familiar with the mmba's website? i bet you probably are... here are what some fellow michigan mountain bikers' singlespeeds look like:
if you have any other questions or anything, just give me a holler via PM.
for singlespeed info you could always go to sheldon brown's website. also, you can get a singlespeed conversion kit for cheap at chuck's bikes. this is similar to how my new set-up is going to look like:
are you familiar with the mmba's website? i bet you probably are... here are what some fellow michigan mountain bikers' singlespeeds look like:
if you have any other questions or anything, just give me a holler via PM.
