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flag kanioni
Posted: Dec 12, 2010 at 13:33 Quote
drpepperrider2 wrote:
kanioni wrote:
I'd say Majesty is my favorite, since it is pretty much just a lighter version of the Suburban frame that I ride and like Smile . Idk about the Amp 'couse i've never ridden one, but for me the problem is that I really don't thrust alu frames anymore after breaking 2/2 I'v owned. The Amp looks good tho Beer
Yeah I would get the maj but I have the traffic and I think it's not stable enough in the air.
I see what you are pointing, but it of course depends a lot on the components too. For me the Sub seems to be the perfect frame, since it's not too expensive and is good for everything beetween dirt and street. One thing is kinda funny tho, my friend has a similar Suburban frame built with quite similar RS forks and we both have 26" wheels, but still the two bikes feel completely different. For exampe, I can bunny 3 my own bike clean, but with my mates bike already a 180 feels a bit hard. On the other hand, on dj the mates bike is more stable. Quite funny isn't it :Cool :
flag evan247
Posted: Dec 12, 2010 at 13:35 Quote
what are the specs on both(not exact, but a general idea)?
flag kanioni
Posted: Dec 12, 2010 at 13:42 Quote
evan247 wrote:
what are the specs on both(not exact, but a general idea)?
Well, the weird thing is that there aren't any big differences. The biggest ones I can name are that my friend's bike is a bit heavier (maybe a pound or 2) and it has lower bars with different "geometry". Everything else that is related to how the bike feels like, is similar (same stems, alu cranks etc.). It's suprising how little details can effect so much Eek
flag evan247
Posted: Dec 12, 2010 at 13:43 Quote
yeah, the bars probably make a big difference.
flag TheFletcha
Posted: Dec 12, 2010 at 13:48 Quote
Ive got some charge cranks and the spider thingy that holds the chainring to the cranks has come loose... is there any way of fixing this?
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flag drpepperrider2
Posted: Dec 12, 2010 at 14:03 Quote
TheFletcha wrote:
Ive got some charge cranks and the spider thingy that holds the chainring to the cranks has come loose... is there any way of fixing this?
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Tight it. if it keep coming loose, get some locktight
flag TheFletcha
Posted: Dec 12, 2010 at 14:16 Quote
how do you tighten it tho?
flag drpepperrider2
Posted: Dec 12, 2010 at 14:17 Quote
TheFletcha wrote:
how do you tighten it tho?
oh there's no bolt for it? if not then try to tight the right crank arm, it might help. if not, get to your local bike shop.
flag evan247
Posted: Dec 18, 2010 at 12:17 Quote
my next dirt build... should be done in march because specialized canada is slow. bold is what i have:

frame: 2011 P3 - black
fork: pike 454 dual air until i can afford a 2011 float 32 rl 15mm tapered

Tires: shwable racing ralph 2.1, SB8s 2.1 or continental race king 2.1
rear wheel:
Mavic EX721 - black
NS coaster SS pro - ano red
Atomlab pimp spokes - ano red

Front wheel:
Mavic EX721 - black
Hope pro 2 15mm - ano red
Atomlab pimp spokes - ano red

bars: Blk Mrkt Badaboom 1" rise 30" - ano red
stem: Straitline SSC - Xray red
grips: ODI longneck - black

Cranks: SLX 175mm - black
pedals: Wellgo MG-1 Ti - black
chain: KMC 710 SL - silver

Seast: selle italia or pivotal
post: thomson elite or pivotal
brake: Hayes stroker trail w/ braided line
flag Shuggles
Posted: Dec 18, 2010 at 12:34 Quote
evan247 wrote:
my next dirt build... should be done in march because specialized canada is slow. bold is what i have:

frame: 2011 P3 - black
fork: pike 454 dual air until i can afford a 2011 float 32 rl 15mm tapered

Tires: shwable racing ralph 2.1, SB8s 2.1 or continental race king 2.2
rear wheel:
Mavic EX721 - black
NS coaster SS pro - ano red
Atomlab pimp spokes - ano red

Front wheel:
Mavic EX721 - black
Hope pro 2 15mm - ano red
Atomlab pimp spokes - ano red

bars: Blk Mrkt Badaboom 1" rise 30" - ano red
stem: Straitline SSC - Xray red
grips: ODI longneck - black

Cranks: SLX 175mm - black
pedals: Wellgo MG-1 Ti - black
chain: KMC 710 SL - silver

Seast: selle italia or pivotal
post: thomson elite or pivotal
brake: Hayes stroker trail w/ braided line

FYP
flag evan247
Posted: Dec 18, 2010 at 12:39 Quote
lol whatever. i think i want bontrager xr1s anyways, i just copy and pasted that from the build thread.
flag Shuggles
Posted: Dec 18, 2010 at 12:44 Quote
evan247 wrote:
lol whatever. i think i want bontrager xr1s anyways, i just copy and pasted that from the build thread.
cool, i've heard good things about them Smile
flag drpepperrider2
Posted: Dec 18, 2010 at 12:53 Quote
My next Dirt Jump Build, Bolded is what I have.


Banshee Amp
Pike 454 Dual Air
Rear Wheel : 721 on ns primary cassette hub
Front Wheel : single track on formula hub
Gusset integral seat and post (with a shim)
Octane one Integrated headsetÈ
Atomlab Pimplite 38mm stem and Deity Villain 3
OR Straitline stem with dirty 30's
macneil grip
Avic Code R 2011 Rear Brake
Slx Crank
Maxxis Aspen 2.25 62a front and 2.1 rear 62a
Kmc 710 sl chain
Blackspire sub 4 pedal


What do you guys think? I might also Get complete saint derailleur,crank,shifter if I ever want gears on my bike, but for now I will be runing Single speed.
flag evan247
Posted: Dec 18, 2010 at 12:55 Quote
similar bikes FTW.

 


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