Whats a good beginners set up

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Whats a good beginners set up
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flag danny777
Posted: May 18, 2010 at 4:48 Quote
ive just bought a specialised big hit frame. i want to build the bike from scratch so i can learn how to set my bike up
what would be a good parts list for a beginner
ive already got the frame and rear suspension (fox vannila R)
flag navyman
Posted: May 21, 2010 at 4:16 Quote
what riding do you do?
flag danny777
Posted: May 21, 2010 at 7:23 Quote
starting down hill maybe the odd larger jump
flag miles-mallinson-videos
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Posted: May 21, 2010 at 7:29 Quote
proberly go for a single crown for for now because its a bit lighter than a double crown and has better handling, you can get good deals on here and ebay, like derailleurs, cranks, wheels you don't have to spend alot on the smaller parts just try and get a good strong wheelset so you don't wreck them when you crash, with tyres it just depends what sorta trails you ride if they are pretty rooty and muddy go for a maxxis highroller or minion
flag danny777
Posted: May 21, 2010 at 8:54 Quote
thanks mate. du think a bash guard would be a good idea
flag fireninja
Posted: May 21, 2010 at 9:08 Quote
A bash guard is always a good idea. And if you dont mind not running a granny ring you can save your self some cash by skipping the front derailler and shifter. It will also cut down a little weight leaving those pieces off.

YOu should also think about some sort of chain guide.
flag joshemc
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Posted: May 21, 2010 at 9:13 Quote
bash guard would be good.

are you looking to run dual ring or singlke ring up front ?

for cranks look into the howitzers or the stylos. both would be great. im running stylos in mine.

do you have bars picked out ? brakes? for brakes id go elixirs or codes

id agree with the tire choices said earlier, also look into the mavic 729 or 721. both are strong rims for hucking and dh.

seat and seat post are personal decisions, the way they look. to me though every seat post is the same justy about.

youll need a cassette something like the sram pg 970

for a rear derailleur id get a sram x9 with x7 or x9 shifters.


what kind of fork are you looking at ? there are alot of choices
flag danny777
Posted: May 22, 2010 at 5:54 Quote
joshemc wrote:
bash guard would be good.

are you looking to run dual ring or singlke ring up front ?

for cranks look into the howitzers or the stylos. both would be great. im running stylos in mine.

do you have bars picked out ? brakes? for brakes id go elixirs or codes

id agree with the tire choices said earlier, also look into the mavic 729 or 721. both are strong rims for hucking and dh.

seat and seat post are personal decisions, the way they look. to me though every seat post is the same justy about.

youll need a cassette something like the sram pg 970

for a rear derailleur id get a sram x9 with x7 or x9 shifters.


what kind of fork are you looking at ? there are alot of choices

for the forks iwas thinking of getting some mazzochi jr t's and the rest i have no idea witch is why i put the post up (btw you guys ar a massive help thank you)
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