Originally Posted by
Daspydyr
One of the best parts about mountain biking is innovation. The downside is cost. If you are willing to try some new things and risk the cost, you might come up with something really rideable and unique. Downside is that you might put money into a pit that never works. Everyone around here likes projects and pictures. We are all pretty much not concerned about names unless they are Huffy, Pacific or Yeti! (just kidding about the Yeti part.) Frames are pretty much all from GIANT in China, so a DB is no big concern.
Bikes are built around a specific geometry. Messing with that would be my big concern. Have you considered 27.5 tires. They seem to be gaining ground.
True money can be thrown away buying incompatible parts, I did my research though and got what I was after, the 410mm fork really quickens the steering, great for its intended use and the bigger wheels regain the lost BB height.
Jerry bicycle company (JBC) carbon frames are made by Giant and alloy frames by Hodaka which Giant mostly owns and has there alloy frames made there too. Jerry Laio (JBC founder) was a Hodaka factory BMX then MTB rider. Forgive the history lesson.
Challenge does make a Parigi Roubaix 27mm gumwall I would like to get. These Vittoria's fitted below were bought for another bike.
