Urban Assualt SS components
01-10-05, 01:06 PM
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Urban Assualt SS components
Hey I'm a fixed gear rider trying to build up a SS urban assualt ride. I'm going with a Azonic Evolution 3 frame, unless you guys can recommend a better frame with horizontal dropouts. But I need to know what wheels are good because its just been too long since I rode mountain bikes. Any other cheap, durable component recommendations are great too.
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The Azonic frame is a good frame. There are a ton others as well. Personally, if it's going to be an Urban Assault bike, I'd stick with Chromoly over Aluminum. If it were more of a DJer, then maybe Alum. But with Urban, the frame takes a lot more impact abuse and steel hold up better.
Wheels? Tough call. How big are you? What's your budget. I saw an advert in a mag that some company was starting to make 48 spoke Urban/DJ mountain wheels. Can't remember who. Maybe BOMBSHELL?
I'd stick with a 36 spoke, 14 straight gauge, brass nipple laced to a DH rim. Check out Atom Labs, Arrow, Sun and Mavic. Almost forgot ALEX. Heck throw in Velocity as well.
Wheels? Tough call. How big are you? What's your budget. I saw an advert in a mag that some company was starting to make 48 spoke Urban/DJ mountain wheels. Can't remember who. Maybe BOMBSHELL?
I'd stick with a 36 spoke, 14 straight gauge, brass nipple laced to a DH rim. Check out Atom Labs, Arrow, Sun and Mavic. Almost forgot ALEX. Heck throw in Velocity as well.
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Wheels? Tough call. How big are you? What's your budget. I saw an advert in a mag that some company was starting to make 48 spoke Urban/DJ mountain wheels. Can't remember who. Maybe BOMBSHELL?
Budget is slightly up for whatever, I'm willing to spend about 200 to 250 a month on building it up. I was also planning on adding about 300 from my tax return, and wanting it done by end of march. (so about 900 or 800 USD all together) I weigh about 190.
Budget is slightly up for whatever, I'm willing to spend about 200 to 250 a month on building it up. I was also planning on adding about 300 from my tax return, and wanting it done by end of march. (so about 900 or 800 USD all together) I weigh about 190.
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I was never a big fan of Sun rims, but I've been riding a set of Rhyno Lites for about a year now and they've held up incredibly well. I also have a set of older Mavic D321's that are tough as nails, but significantly heavier. If you're only 190, I'd get a set of Rhyno's.
They're cheap too. You can usually find a set laced to XT hubs for about $225 to $250.
They're cheap too. You can usually find a set laced to XT hubs for about $225 to $250.
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Even cheaper: $139 https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/120...Lite--Rims.htm
These are even better: $119 with straight gage 14g spokes: https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/120...-Lite-Rims.htm
These are even better: $119 with straight gage 14g spokes: https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/120...-Lite-Rims.htm
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Alex DX32 or DM24 are quite nice as well. If you want to pimp it out - check out Atomlabs trailpimps - heavy as hell, but bombproof.
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https://www.243racing.com/page155.htm
https://www.243racing.com/page142.htm
24 or 26 inch wheel.
Have not ridden...maybe not an AA, but nice to look @, I want one.
What specific makes a bike AA?.
I'm thinking one of these, 24 inch wheels, Maxxis Hookworms and attitude.
Maybe SS for torque.
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https://www.243racing.com/page142.htm
24 or 26 inch wheel.
Have not ridden...maybe not an AA, but nice to look @, I want one.
What specific makes a bike AA?.
I'm thinking one of these, 24 inch wheels, Maxxis Hookworms and attitude.
Maybe SS for torque.
?
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Where can I find some less expensive components online? Besides Ebay I mean.
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Try for some hussfelt cranks,I have them and really like them.SS for street is the way to go!
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yeah i have the huusslefelts on my p.1 there pretty strong for the price
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make sure you get a fat marzocchi. those things are an urban rider's dream come true.
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Fat marzocchi. I only think of the monster T when you say that 
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I found a pretty decent build kit for 614$ on unrealcycles.com, but to get some disc brakes its like a 150 upgrade. still a good deal?
Cranks & BB Free Agent - Euro OR BMX steel 3 piece
Chainrings FSA - Solid Superman 36t
Handlebars KHS - Powertools Riser
Stem KHS - Powertools CNC DH
Seatpost 243 Racing - Racing Post
Saddle Free Agent
Headset FSA - Pig
Brakes Promax BMX CNC'd rear V Brake
Chain KMC - 410H
Front Hub Diatech - Swinger QR/20mm
Rear Hub Woodman - Bill Singlespeed
Rims Alex - DM 24 24" or 26"
Tires Tioga - Factory DH Steelbead 2.3"
Pedals Free Agent - Platform Pro
Grips ODI - Lock On Ruffians or Rouges
Chain Tugs Sinz - Pro Tensioners
Tubes IRC - Torque Tubes
Wheel Build Custom w/ 14g Silver DT Swiss
Post Clamp Woodman Deathgrip
Cranks & BB Free Agent - Euro OR BMX steel 3 piece
Chainrings FSA - Solid Superman 36t
Handlebars KHS - Powertools Riser
Stem KHS - Powertools CNC DH
Seatpost 243 Racing - Racing Post
Saddle Free Agent
Headset FSA - Pig
Brakes Promax BMX CNC'd rear V Brake
Chain KMC - 410H
Front Hub Diatech - Swinger QR/20mm
Rear Hub Woodman - Bill Singlespeed
Rims Alex - DM 24 24" or 26"
Tires Tioga - Factory DH Steelbead 2.3"
Pedals Free Agent - Platform Pro
Grips ODI - Lock On Ruffians or Rouges
Chain Tugs Sinz - Pro Tensioners
Tubes IRC - Torque Tubes
Wheel Build Custom w/ 14g Silver DT Swiss
Post Clamp Woodman Deathgrip
