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need help deciding parts for a dh bike
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flag clapforcanadaa
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Posted: Apr 12, 2008 at 21:22 Quote
motostu93 wrote:
alright so heres what im thinking for parts
frame=giant faith 1
brakes=juicy 5 203mm
deraileur=x.7 med or posibly x.9 short or med
wheels=not sure yet but maybe azonic outlaw or build up mtx camo rims on some cheap hubs
seat= supercross pro carbon
fork=888??? or maybe boxxer team
chain=sram pg-951 or kmc or shimano
cassette=sram pg-950 11-26t or 12-23t,shimano tiagra 11-25t
crank=fsa gravity lite hone orrace face ride dh
chainguide e13 lg1 or srs, fsa gravity chainguide
pedals=azonic fusion mag
headset=fsa pig
shifter=x.7 or x.9 trig

what do you think??

Looks pretty good!
Suggestions:
-Don't know what supercross seat is but make sure your seat is pretty low profile. Just go to lbs and find a take off saddle off a road bike. You can get some pretty nice low profile seats for $10 there.
-Wheelset: I swear by the Bontrager King Earl or Earl wheelsets. By far the best deal out there for you. King earl set is one of lightest/most solid sets on market and they are still only $360. Go for the Earl set if you are on a budget, i'm not too sure of prices but its going to be below $300. I do not think the transition set comes in 150 spacing...
-Just go x-7 for shifter, they are cheaper and easier to change cables on them. The X-9 is set up like X-0 in that you have to take off the plate to route the cable.

Good luck!
flag motostu93
Posted: Apr 12, 2008 at 21:30 Quote
thanks yeah the transition wheels or only 135 so no go on those but i found some sun ringle add wheels brand new for 250
flag motostu93
Posted: Apr 12, 2008 at 21:36 Quote
yeah those are nice(codes) but thers one problem $. u want to pay for them??
flag motostu93
Posted: Apr 12, 2008 at 21:36 Quote
FrEeRiDe4LYF wrote:
I Think You'll Be good

What Stem are you getting? i just bought a specialized pitch and thinking of a race face?
truvativ husselfelt for 20$ brand new of jenson
flag clapforcanadaa
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Posted: Apr 12, 2008 at 22:01 Quote
Don't go codes. No need for them. I run Juicy 7's (same as 5's just with the pad adjust dial) on my Session 10 and I have no shortage of power. You can get the Juicy's for cheap so just do that. Don't go used on brakes. You might be able to get a deal but you never know what you are getting. If you buy new you get the warranty if it starts to leak.
flag Sinista
Posted: Apr 12, 2008 at 22:28 Quote
motostu93 wrote:
thanks yeah the transition wheels or only 135 so no go on those but i found some sun ringle add wheels brand new for 250

Yeah they do! I just bought a set in white. go here and look:

http://www.dropnzone.com/Products.cfm?Cat=23 Scroll to bottom of page...2nd last wheelset.

Transition Bikes Revolution Wheelset
Price: $289

# Wheelset Features:
# 26" front and rear wheels
# 32mm width rim with 32 hole option or 36mm width rim with 36 hole option
# 14g stainless steel black spokes
# Sealed Cartridge Bearings (2 front, 4 rear)
# Black brass nipples
# Alloy 6061 rim with eyelets
# 20mm through axle front
# Rear Hub Options: 135mm rear hub spacing with 10mm solid axle quick release or 12 x 150 DH Spacing
# Weight: 32mm Wheelset 2222g, 36mm Wheelset 2449g
# MSRP:
# 32mm Wheelset $289 USD
# 36mm Wheelset $289 USD
# 36mm Wheelset 12x150 DH $329 USD
flag Hughman
Posted: Apr 14, 2008 at 9:51 Quote
hey

were can I find a chainguide for a 21 speed bike (cannondale Gemini)

I do cross country part of the time but DH other !

Thanks!!
flag motostu93
Posted: Apr 14, 2008 at 18:24 Quote
e13 drs would work but its on ly 2 rings in the front istead of three
flag motostu93
Posted: Apr 18, 2008 at 19:26 Quote
need help with what crank to get!! fsa race face or tv or what?? has to be under 150$
flag luli79
Posted: Apr 18, 2008 at 19:43 Quote
I'd say Hussefelt, cheap and heavy duty. If you follow the directions for setup you'll be fine, That is all I'll run, had them on 4 bikes so far and no problems yet!
flag neilv
Posted: Apr 18, 2008 at 19:45 Quote
noo. hussefelts are prone to breaking. ive broken 2 older ones and 1 newer one.

go for Hone or Evolve Dh or even Ride Dh if ur on a budget.
flag lcstay10
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Posted: Apr 18, 2008 at 19:50 Quote
id go azonic outlaws as a wheel set. 250 bucks brand new off of price point. and for cranks, go with a fsa gravity light set 190 on price point. its worth the money. im ordering mine soon
flag DavidMakalaster
Posted: Apr 18, 2008 at 19:50 Quote
neilv wrote:
noo. hussefelts are prone to breaking. ive broken 2 older ones and 1 newer one.

go for Hone or Evolve Dh or even Ride Dh if ur on a budget.
I destroyed 2 Evolve DHs.
flag neilv
Posted: Apr 18, 2008 at 19:53 Quote
DavidMakalaster wrote:
neilv wrote:
noo. hussefelts are prone to breaking. ive broken 2 older ones and 1 newer one.

go for Hone or Evolve Dh or even Ride Dh if ur on a budget.
I destroyed 2 Evolve DHs.

hmm really? how's u do that? i mean the new x-types. my bro has them and they hav been really good to him.

tho the x-type design sucks cause its on the wrong side but i wont get into that.

his bolts havent fallen out or stripped out liek the typical diabolus yet...

ive had amazing experiences with shimano cranks. like Saint and XT. hone should be the same. i have had teribble experience with truvativ cranks( holzfeller and hussefelt. i will never use one agian). i have not owned RF cranks but my bro has teh evolve and my friends have screwed up an evolve dh and diabolus's. majorly too.

 


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