Single-Speed Disk 26er Build
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Single-Speed Disk 26er Build
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I just had the pleasure of getting to ride some black diamond mtb trails in Charlotte, NC. The bike that I road was a 16" Giant Revel disk single speed. It weighed next to nothing and it was extremely maneuverable and quick. I'm against buying a factory bike just because of who I am. I want to have my own build and make something special.
The bike that I rode was absolutely awesome. I could bunny-hop a few feet with it. The disk brakes stopped on a dime(would throw you over the bars with a light pull on the front brake). It was very light and durable. It checked all the boxes.
So, basically I want to build a custom bike with all of the qualities I listed above for under $600. A few more specifications are:
-single speed
-disk brakes
-26er
-hardtail(preferably rockshox)
Anyway, I would prefer to have a nice headset (integrated?) and I guess that kinda wraps up my specifications.
What would you guys recommend? I know I need to look into gearing ratios, I might even call the park and ask what gear setup my rental bike had.
Suggestions and comments are greatly encouraged and appreciated. I simply lack knowledge in the field of parts and compatibility. Please let me know what specific part combinations you would recommend for my build.
Thanks
I just had the pleasure of getting to ride some black diamond mtb trails in Charlotte, NC. The bike that I road was a 16" Giant Revel disk single speed. It weighed next to nothing and it was extremely maneuverable and quick. I'm against buying a factory bike just because of who I am. I want to have my own build and make something special.
The bike that I rode was absolutely awesome. I could bunny-hop a few feet with it. The disk brakes stopped on a dime(would throw you over the bars with a light pull on the front brake). It was very light and durable. It checked all the boxes.
So, basically I want to build a custom bike with all of the qualities I listed above for under $600. A few more specifications are:
-single speed
-disk brakes
-26er
-hardtail(preferably rockshox)
Anyway, I would prefer to have a nice headset (integrated?) and I guess that kinda wraps up my specifications.
What would you guys recommend? I know I need to look into gearing ratios, I might even call the park and ask what gear setup my rental bike had.
Suggestions and comments are greatly encouraged and appreciated. I simply lack knowledge in the field of parts and compatibility. Please let me know what specific part combinations you would recommend for my build.
Thanks
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I just don't know how that's going to happen for 600 bucks. There are a few bikes you could buy, but don't know about build.
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I have thought about getting a Hardrock 26 disc and stripping it back to SS for a fairly cheap beater. Even ghetto tubeless and baring it down is not going to make it superlight. At 520.00 msrp it would be at least 600 when done and have a cheap suntour 80mm fork.
Most of the cheaper SS bikes like Nashbar and Gravity are 29 inchers.
Most of the cheaper SS bikes like Nashbar and Gravity are 29 inchers.
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I have thought about getting a Hardrock 26 disc and stripping it back to SS for a fairly cheap beater. Even ghetto tubeless and baring it down is not going to make it superlight. At 520.00 msrp it would be at least 600 when done and have a cheap suntour 80mm fork.
Most of the cheaper SS bikes like Nashbar and Gravity are 29 inchers.
Most of the cheaper SS bikes like Nashbar and Gravity are 29 inchers.
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A decent frame, fork and wheelset are gonna put you well past your $600 budget.
Best to shop the used market. Surly 1x1 is a good frame, you didn't specify frame material preference. A decent SS ready frame is gonna cost you or go with a regular frame and use a SS tensioner of your choice. There a good ones and bad ones.
Gearing - start at 32/16 and go from there. Obviously, it all depends on your typical trails you ride. I've got a rigid 26er with 32x16, one with 34/20 and a 650b with 32/18 gearing. The latter two I ride frequently in the Blue Ridge mountains area. The other is my beach bike when I visit my parents on the coast.
And Crow Bars were my first riser bars, good **** but yeah, a bit dated. You'd best be served with a modern riser bar that's wider, especially when you're honking on the bars outta the saddle, up the hill.
Best to shop the used market. Surly 1x1 is a good frame, you didn't specify frame material preference. A decent SS ready frame is gonna cost you or go with a regular frame and use a SS tensioner of your choice. There a good ones and bad ones.
Gearing - start at 32/16 and go from there. Obviously, it all depends on your typical trails you ride. I've got a rigid 26er with 32x16, one with 34/20 and a 650b with 32/18 gearing. The latter two I ride frequently in the Blue Ridge mountains area. The other is my beach bike when I visit my parents on the coast.
And Crow Bars were my first riser bars, good **** but yeah, a bit dated. You'd best be served with a modern riser bar that's wider, especially when you're honking on the bars outta the saddle, up the hill.
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