bike build up
09-20-05 | 07:40 PM
#1
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YZ250F BRAAAP!
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: concord, ca
Bikes: specialized fuse III
bike build up
i have pretty much decided that i want a hardtail because i like to jump, but are hardtails good for drop-offs too? and what are some good hardtails (frames or complete)? and, if someone wouldn't mind, could you make a list of all the things i'd need to build up a multi-speed hardtail if i were to get a frame? thanx
09-20-05 | 08:22 PM
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The Rabbi
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My friends and I do it all on hardtails... jumps, drops, urban, freeride, etc. I really don't feel that 'beat up' at the end of a long ride.
Frames:
On-One Gimp
Surly Instigator
DMR Trailstar
Azonic Steelhead < my pick for a frame
Complete:
Specialized P.series
Giant STP series
Kona Scrap/Shred/Roast/Cowan series
Gary Fisher Mullet/GED/PHD
Cannondale Chase series < my pick for a complete bike
Money wise, you always come out ahead buying a complete bike (even at employee prices), and it seems to be especially true in this "aggro" category of bikes. My coworker priced out a basic Azonic Steelhead build using cheap and used parts, and it cost more than his price on a Cannondale Chase 2, but building can also be a really cool experience.
Frames:
On-One Gimp
Surly Instigator
DMR Trailstar
Azonic Steelhead < my pick for a frame
Complete:
Specialized P.series
Giant STP series
Kona Scrap/Shred/Roast/Cowan series
Gary Fisher Mullet/GED/PHD
Cannondale Chase series < my pick for a complete bike
Money wise, you always come out ahead buying a complete bike (even at employee prices), and it seems to be especially true in this "aggro" category of bikes. My coworker priced out a basic Azonic Steelhead build using cheap and used parts, and it cost more than his price on a Cannondale Chase 2, but building can also be a really cool experience.
Last edited by seely; 09-20-05 at 08:28 PM.
09-20-05 | 08:37 PM
#3
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YZ250F BRAAAP!
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: concord, ca
Bikes: specialized fuse III
well, i was thinking a build up 1. because i can buy the parts as i get the money and 2. because that way i can build it to my specs instead of what the company puts on it
09-20-05 | 09:15 PM
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From: NY
Bikes: 08 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp, 05 Trek 4500
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www.beyondbikes.com
www.jensonusa.com
www.supergo.com
lots of others but those are off the top of my head
www.beyondbikes.com
www.jensonusa.com
www.supergo.com
lots of others but those are off the top of my head
