Componenets (newb question)
09-13-05, 10:52 PM
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Componenets (newb question)
I need a guide to what are the best components. I have no idea what is good and what is bad.
09-14-05, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Mountainclimber
are manitou good suspension?
Originally Posted by Mountainclimber
Is it cheaper to build a bike from scratch
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[QUOTE=Mountainclimber]
Marzocchi, Fox, Rock Shox.
Originally Posted by Raiyn
There's a reason I refer to them as Manipoo
Ok what is good then?
Ok what is good then?
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If you're new to biking, and, as you say you are, unfamilar with what are good or bad components, then I would say do not even think about building a bike from scratch. There are so many things to think about, and like Raiyn says even if you shop for deals you won't match the price of a pre built.
Check out advice given on this site for good starter bikes and then upgrade as you go along. Specialized seem to have a good rep among members, and it seems to me like a heck of a lot of people out there are riding hardrocks. Not my cup of tea, but they must be popular for a reason.
Check out advice given on this site for good starter bikes and then upgrade as you go along. Specialized seem to have a good rep among members, and it seems to me like a heck of a lot of people out there are riding hardrocks. Not my cup of tea, but they must be popular for a reason.
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Originally Posted by jst0076
If you're new to biking, and, as you say you are, unfamilar with what are good or bad components, then I would say do not even think about building a bike from scratch. There are so many things to think about, and like Raiyn says even if you shop for deals you won't match the price of a pre built.
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Originally Posted by Drunken Chicken
Marzocchi, Fox, Rock Shox.
