$1800 budget on a DJ Bike. What parts should I get?

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$1800 budget on a DJ Bike. What parts should I get?
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flag Axleti
Posted: Jan 22, 2018 at 10:45 Quote
I'm thinking of buying an NS Decade frame and a Manitou Circus. I'm pretty new to MTB and don't know whats good and bad. I've found pretty much everything that suits my budget besides wheels. Anyone know a wheelset for Dirt Jumping that is around $100-$150? Thanks in advance!
flag cmc4130
Posted: Jan 22, 2018 at 10:58 Quote
The Circus Expert is on sale right now, so that might help your budget.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/manitou-circus-expert-forks-20mm-crc-exclusive-2017/rp-prod158508

Azonic Outlaw wheelset, or maybe NS Fundamental:

http://www.ns-bikes.com/complete-wheels,207,pl.html

Complete Halo DJD rear wheel:
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flag rusty-shackleford
Posted: Jan 23, 2018 at 0:05 Quote
i dont think they have the tapered on sale. still a good deal on the straight 1 1/8
flag cmc4130
Posted: Jan 23, 2018 at 7:22 Quote
byrd-dog wrote:
i dont think they have the tapered on sale. still a good deal on the straight 1 1/8

good point. if he doesn't mind running straight 1 1/8", he can still put it in a tapered-headtube frame. i did it on my NS Surge Evo.

http://www.jensonusa.com/Cane-Creek-110-Conversion-Crown-Race-5230-Alloy-15-To-1-18-BAA0463A?pt_source=googleads&pt_medium=cpc&pt_campaign=shopping_us&pt_keyword=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9tWhg7Hu2AIVnrXACh3k2gwQEAQYAyABEgIQF_D_BwE
flag Axleti
Posted: Jan 23, 2018 at 9:26 Quote
good point. if he doesn't mind running straight 1 1/8", he can still put it in a tapered-headtube frame. i did it on my NS Surge Evo.

http://www.jensonusa.com/Cane-Creek-110-Conversion-Crown-Race-5230-Alloy-15-To-1-18-BAA0463A?pt_source=googleads&pt_medium=cpc&pt_campaign=shopping_us&pt_keyword=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9tWhg7Hu2AIVnrXACh3k2gwQEAQYAyABEgIQF_D_BwE[/Quote]

When you use this conversion kit are you supposed to use a tapered headset or a straight? sorry for my bad knowledge...
flag adrennan
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Posted: Jan 23, 2018 at 14:02 Quote
octane one makes a wheelset that routinely goes on sale for just under 200 bucks on chain reaction
flag cmc4130
Posted: Jan 23, 2018 at 14:38 Quote
Axleti wrote:
good point. if he doesn't mind running straight 1 1/8", he can still put it in a tapered-headtube frame. i did it on my NS Surge Evo.

http://www.jensonusa.com/Cane-Creek-110-Conversion-Crown-Race-5230-Alloy-15-To-1-18-BAA0463A?pt_source=googleads&pt_medium=cpc&pt_campaign=shopping_us&pt_keyword=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9tWhg7Hu2AIVnrXACh3k2gwQEAQYAyABEgIQF_D_BwE

When you use this conversion kit are you supposed to use a tapered headset or a straight? sorry for my bad knowledge...[/Quote]

The bottom bearing has to be the wider diameter to fit in the frame. The adapter basically just widens the crown area where the bearing sits. You're converting a straight-steerer 1 1/8" fork to being a 1 1/8" to 1.5".

I'm not specifically telling you to get that one I linked to. I was just pointing out that adapters exist. Check for yourself:

https://www.canecreek.com/headset-fit-finder

1 1/8" Fork in a tapered headtube (How to?)
https://www.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=164208
flag Axleti
Posted: Jan 24, 2018 at 6:13 Quote
cmc4130 wrote:
Axleti wrote:
good point. if he doesn't mind running straight 1 1/8", he can still put it in a tapered-headtube frame. i did it on my NS Surge Evo.

http://www.jensonusa.com/Cane-Creek-110-Conversion-Crown-Race-5230-Alloy-15-To-1-18-BAA0463A?pt_source=googleads&pt_medium=cpc&pt_campaign=shopping_us&pt_keyword=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9tWhg7Hu2AIVnrXACh3k2gwQEAQYAyABEgIQF_D_BwE

When you use this conversion kit are you supposed to use a tapered headset or a straight? sorry for my bad knowledge...

The bottom bearing has to be the wider diameter to fit in the frame. The adapter basically just widens the crown area where the bearing sits. You're converting a straight-steerer 1 1/8" fork to being a 1 1/8" to 1.5".

I'm not specifically telling you to get that one I linked to. I was just pointing out that adapters exist. Check for yourself:

https://www.canecreek.com/headset-fit-finder

1 1/8" Fork in a tapered headtube (How to?)
https://www.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=164208[/Quote]

Will these components fit together or am I just dumb...
http://www.jensonusa.com/Cane-Creek-110-Conversion-Crown-Race/
http://www.jensonusa.com/Cane-Creek-40-IS42IS52-Tapered-Headset/
And the Manitou Circus and NS bikes decade frame, if somethings wrong please tell me so i can buy the right parts (:
flag ClarkRonald
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Posted: Jan 24, 2018 at 8:58 Quote
adrennan wrote:
octane one makes a wheelset that routinely goes on sale for just under 200 bucks on chain reaction

Is this the wheelset you're referring to?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/octane-one-solar-pro-mtb-wheelset-2017/rp-prod155800
flag adrennan
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Posted: Jan 24, 2018 at 9:11 Quote
ClarkRonald wrote:
adrennan wrote:
octane one makes a wheelset that routinely goes on sale for just under 200 bucks on chain reaction

Is this the wheelset you're referring to?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/octane-one-solar-pro-mtb-wheelset-2017/rp-prod155800

yup. don't expect them to be the best wheelset ever but for the price they seem pretty solid
flag Minx20
Posted: Jan 24, 2018 at 10:35 Quote
....seems like with a healthy $1800 budget, a little more than $200 would be set aside on a wheelset. Wheels are 1 of the main componets that can make or break a ride.

....just my .02
flag adrennan
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Posted: Jan 24, 2018 at 11:27 Quote
Minx20 wrote:
....seems like with a healthy $1800 budget, a little more than $200 would be set aside on a wheelset. Wheels are 1 of the main componets that can make or break a ride.

....just my .02

I would agree but he asked for wheels below 200 bucks
flag Axleti
Posted: Jan 24, 2018 at 12:01 Quote
Minx20 wrote:
....seems like with a healthy $1800 budget, a little more than $200 would be set aside on a wheelset. Wheels are 1 of the main componets that can make or break a ride.

....just my .02

Ill rethink what my money is on and what I can save on. Thanks for the help everyone! (:
flag RedIsleFreeride
Posted: Jan 25, 2018 at 15:59 Quote
If you don't already have some decent parts to start with then just buy a complete bike. you won't get more value any other way.
flag rusty-shackleford
Posted: Jan 25, 2018 at 19:39 Quote
I would not go with a new bike for that price. you can get a used with far superior parts for way less cash.
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