Hi everyone!

Great FAQ/Guide section, very helpful!

So I've been riding road bikes for the last 5 years...and my friends randomly asked me to do some XC/Trail riding with them.

I plan on building up a beginner/intermediate level XC/Trail bike from the ground up (I like having to choose/spec the bike how I want...

Anyways....there's a 2008 Kona Kula frame locally for $125, mint condition. I'll probably get it.

So my question(s) to you guys who are more experienced than I am is/are:

1) What's the head tube diameter of that particular Kona Kula frame? (so I can buy a fork)
2) What's the bottom bracket sizing?
3) Is the following parts list all I need to build this bike? Also, would the listed make/model be good for entry/intermediate level? (i've done some research on components, but would like a little more help)

- Frame + headset
- Fork (Rock Shox Tora SL Air 100mm)
- Drivetrain (medium or long cage RD?) + Shifters/Brake Levers (Sram X:5 or Simano Deore/SLX)
- Brakes (plan on running disc...no idea what's good)
- Wheels/Tires (still have to research these)
- Seatpost/Saddle (still have to research)
- Handlebar/stem (something cheap)
- Cables

Anything else i'm missing?
I don't really know a bunch about mountain bike components...but i know a lot about road components...


Any comments/extra information would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you,
-Marco