here are some photos of my mountain bike that i was working on over the summer. i appreciate the advice from everyone on this forum. i have learned a lot since joining in may. i am proud to say i have been converted to a mountain bike expert since then

hope you like it!!
brian






here is the rear disc adapter i purchased. it seems like a sound set-up. i will have to let you guys know if i encounter any problems with it. i could certainly see why some of you 6+/200+lbs guys would be leery







can you make out the X-Ray Grip shift? when did they stop making those?

Looking good, I want your brakes.

That brake adaptor looks like a weird version of a floating brake system.

Cool bike. What was the total cost, and how much does it weigh?

very nice. besides the seat.

brakes are look awsome.

i would almost trust that set up for a rear brake more...looks alot more beefy and since it utilizes the axle...probably stronger although its probably heavier

wow! that looks great!

I might as well ask now for the build specs...

3 questions:

1) Did you have any fitment issues with the Woodman Disco?

2) What hubs are you running?

3) and most importantly, how does it ride?

hahaha that seat is 10 yrs old. the seat and the seat post were about the only thing i didn't change

i will have to get back to you on that. i am afraid to tally up the price, but i have been wanting to. how do you guys usually weigh bikes. just the "animal" method on your home scales?

thanks!

1) yes. i did have to use a dremel tool. i was VERY proud of my dremel "machining" skills. (another skill to add to my list of skills...dremel skills )

i spoke with the guy from WOOdman, who was very nice, and he just said that sometimes people do have "doctor" it up a bit. he just said that they wouldn't be able to make it fit EVERY frame out there...understandable.

2)well...you have to use the WOOdman hub as a complement to the brake system. and since i like uniformity, i chose a WOOdman front hub as well. they are okay...probably comparable to XT hubs or so. they are cartridge bearings and not cone for what it is worth. i am happy with them. however, i don't have the experience to compare with other ones.

i am using DT spokes...supercomp i think. the ones with 3 different diameters. i believe 2 at the hub to 1.7 to 1.8 at the nipple. i am also using DT brass nipples with the pre locking compound inside. i don't know what you guys think of those DT products....

3)it rides great! i will have to update you all as i get more ride time on it. i just recently found trails so i will be getting more time on it now.

the front end feels VERY light. i don't know if it is too light or not but it raises its front pretty easily.

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just change the seat.

Oh god...

Sweeeeeeeeet!!

is the seat that bad? it is a selle san marco integra or something. back then i think it was expensive. has seat tech changed that much?

what do you guys suggest for my next seat?

https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/116...e-TI-Rails.htm

If the seat is comfortable, what's the problem with it...

Some people think it's ugly, personally I would go for comfort over looks.

i don't think it was meant for comfort. when i got the bike in 1995 i think it was supposed to be a high end seat. it is railless. the seat rails are built into the shell. i like that other one posted! but i figure i would wait till this one gets ripped or something. i do want a thomson seat post though. the seat post on it is made by Control Tech?? remember them?

Yep, it's got a machined rib running up the center of the post. It's worth keeping even if you let these guys talk you into a new seat...

i would go for comfort and looks. selle italia seats are not that bad, they might look like they wouldnt be all that comfortable.

where the heck is RAIYN???

i even posted a new avatar for him!!

Oh, in that case get rid of it

Nice looking rig. Now get it dirty

Sweet Jane?

correct! i was using the version by cowboy junkies

but i already won your bike