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flag Sinista
Posted: Mar 9, 2008 at 15:00 Quote
This is my first time building my own Downhill Rig so I would appreciate all your knowledge and expertise on helping me create a monster Wink

Bear in mind I ride in Whistler in the Bike Park and North Shore trails. I ride drops and steep descents. Also my budget is only $1600 (Give or Take a hundred) for the rest of the parts needed and i am happy to buy 2nd hand as everything i have is 2nd hand already Smile

This is my Frame.

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Devinci Wilson

So far I have the following parts:

Fork = Marzocchi 888
Brakeset = Margura Gustav M 2007

Parts I have (**) and thinking about:

Frame = 07 Devinci Wilson with Fox DHX 5.0 Air Shocks ** (Bought from louiffe)
Fork = 2008 White Marzocchi 888 ATA WC **
Brakes = Magura Gustav M ** (Bought from dboat)
Headset = ??????????????? (Help)
Crankset = Shimano Saint or FSA Gravity Light (Undecided)
Derailleur = Shimano Saint 150 (Decided)
Chain = SRAM PC991 or Wipperman 920 Teflon Chain (Undecided)
Chainguide = E13 STS - Red (Decided)
Cassette = SRAM PG980 (Decided)
Rims = Mavic EX823 UST (Decided)
Spokes = DT Swiss Champion - Black (Undecided)
Nipples = DT Brass(Decided)
Front Hub = Hope Pro II - Red (Decided)
Rear Hub = Chris King 150mm x 12mm - Red (Decided!)
Tyres = Maxxix Minion DHR/F 26" 2.5 (Undecided)
Bar = Easton EA70 or RaceFace Diablous 31.8mm (Undecided)
Stem = 888 Direct Mount or RaceFace D2 50mm Zero Rise (Undecided)
Pedals = CrankBrothers 5050XX - Red (Decided)
Grips = Red ODI Rogue (Decided)

Cheers for all your input in advance.

UPDATE: Ive already blown my budget so bugger it. I will be browsing thru the BUY/SELL for good deals. Thanx to all sellers who will help contribute parts to my build. Any wanna help me out with good deals on parts I need....fell free to msg me Smile
flag Hummeroid
Posted: Mar 9, 2008 at 21:44 Quote
Crankset = Shimano Saint (Thinking) Little heavy, but nice and stiff

Derailleur = Shimano Saint 150 (Thinking) I run one, and wouldnt change it for anything. Heavy, but well worth itif you hit rocks on a regular basis.

Chain = I run XTR, or wipperman. I've snapped the Sram ones I ran

Chainguide = If going for light weight, LG1, or Gamut.

Cassette = Need to know if youre wanting a road or mtn cassette.

Wheelset= 823's on either Hadley or Industry nine. I wont change mine for anything. durable, sexy, and flawless function.

Tyres = I run Minion 2.5 front, 2.35 high roller rear. Both tubeless. Works well for nearly all conditions.

Bar = I say that one is personal preference. There are so many different sweeps and bends that it is hard to say "buy this" without it potentially causing your wrists to hurt, since all people are built different.

Stem = Thomson elite if you have the $$$.

Pedals = Platforms- I like DMR v12 mags. Clipless I run Time.

Grips = Completely personal preference, I run Oury lock ons.
flag Wilson4
Posted: Mar 9, 2008 at 21:57 Quote
Hopefuly I can help out another 4 owner. Great brake choice by the way!


Crankset = Grav Light Mega Exo's are cheap though the Saints are just as good
Derailleur = What ever you find for your price, Shimano Saint 150's are fine
Chain = KMC 9SXL dirt cheap and lighter than the Sram Hollow pins
Chainguide = Any E13, Gamut, or even run a Boxguide for its price
Cassette = See what you have money for
Rims = See if you can get a cheap wheelset, the Transitions off the top of my head
Front Hub =
Rear Hub =
Tyres = Maxxis Minions DHF's front and rear are my fav
Bar = Easton EA70 only 25 grams heavier than the Monkeylites
Stem = Thomson if you can do it, although if your 888 comes with an integrated stick with it.
Pedals = Wellgo MG1
Grips = ODI Rogue Lock Ons
flag laurie1
Mod
Posted: Mar 9, 2008 at 21:57 Quote
Crankset = Shimano Saint (heavy) might be able to get away with RF Atlas if you are somewhat smooth or FSA Gravity Lights (pretty cheap).

Derailleur = Sram X0 if you have the money or "downgrade" to X9

Chain = Connex 920 Teflon

Chainguide = E.13 LG1

Cassette = Shimano Ultegra 11-23 if you want a micro cage setup or Shimano XT/Sram PG990 if you want a mountain setup.

Rims = EX823

Front Hub = Hadley if you have the dough or Hope Pro II if you need to sacrifice a little.

Rear Hub = Hadley if you have the dough or Hope Pro II if you need to sacrifice a little.

Tyres = Maxxis Minion DHF in both the front and rear

Bar = Easton Monkey Lite DH OS

Stem = Thomson Elite

Pedals = Shimano DX

Grips = ODI Ruffian

You probably won't have enough money to get I9's like suggested as those wheels are $1100USD for hubs, spokes, and laced to EX823. Ironically, the Hope Pro II laced with DT Swiss Double Butted spokes to EX823 rims is lighter than the I9 setup and a lot less. Been there done that!
flag Sinista
Posted: Mar 10, 2008 at 18:44 Quote
Cheers for the help guys...keep em coming Smile
flag stewie10118
Posted: Mar 10, 2008 at 18:53 Quote
Crankset = truvativ hozzfeller oct (300)
Derailleur = x9 with x9 shifters (250)
Chain = kmc (20)
Chainguide = e13 srs(250)
Cassette = sram 980 (50)
Rims = mavic 832 (170)
Front Hub = hope pro 2(95)
Rear Hub = hope pro2(177)
Tyres = kenda kinetics (160)
Bar = truvativ hussefelt (30)
Stem =truvativ hussefelt (35)
Pedals = welgo (30)
Grips = oury they come in red and are 20 dollers
grand smashing total is $1587
pluys your spokes and wheel builds which will add about 120 to the cost depending on were yoy get them done
flag undercoverfreak
Posted: Mar 10, 2008 at 19:09 Quote
Crankset = Shimano Hone or Gravity lights (weight vs. durability)
Derailleur = XT Shadow (lighter than Saint and i find crisper but not as strong)
Chain = Shimano Dura Ace (very ight and mine hasn't snapped once in 2 years)
Chainguide = Any e.13 is a good choice but consider the new MRP G2 and gamut p30/p40
Cassette = Ultegra road or XT mountain
Rims = Mavic 823 - tubeless, strong, expensive, pain to build OR Mavic 721 - not tubeless but lighter and a lot cheaper
Front Hub = DT Swiss 240 (very expensive) or Hope Pro2
Rear Hub = DT Swiss 440 (again expensive) or Hope Pro2
Tyres = Maxxis Minion DHF or Schwalbe Fat Albert
Bar = Easton EA70 or Sunline V1
Stem = Sunline Integrated Stem
Pedals = Shimano MX30 (flats) or Shimano pd-647 (clipless)
Grips = Intense lock-on by ODI
flag Sinista
Posted: Mar 10, 2008 at 19:17 Quote
Thanx & Stewie & Undercover Smile

Can someone tell me what crank arm length i should get? im looking at 170mm.
And also the difference and relevance of the teeth... 38t or 44t?

cheers
flag Hummeroid
Posted: Mar 10, 2008 at 19:19 Quote
Sinista wrote:
Thanx Undercover Smile

Can someone tell me what crank arm length i should get? im looking at 170mm.
And also the difference and relevance of the teeth... 38t or 44t?

cheers

That is dependent on your leg length and preference. I run 175s, as my legs are VERY long. Id get longer if I could.

Front chainrings affect your gear ratio. Less teeth if yo like to have less effort to pedal uphill, but it gets lower top speed. More for more top speed, but hard to pedal.
flag undercoverfreak
Posted: Mar 10, 2008 at 19:20 Quote
165mm or 170mm, basically a trade-off between ground clearance and pedalling power. 44t is too large in my opinion. 38t sounds about right. you can get 36t if you want to be slightly more pedalling friendly or 40t if you find yourself running out of gears too often.
flag Sinista
Posted: Mar 10, 2008 at 19:25 Quote
well im 5'8" (172.5cm) and guess not so long legs.....so would 165 be too short or just right?

im guessing 138T would suffice?

cheers guys....appreciate all ur knowledge and expertise Smile
flag Wilson4
Posted: Mar 10, 2008 at 19:25 Quote
I had 175 Holzfellers and they constantly hit the ground in the dual dh setting. Now I've got 165 and couldn't be happier, that little change really helped.

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It's in the FR setting in the front to raise the bb a little, the dh setting drops it a little over an inch.
flag Sinista
Posted: Mar 10, 2008 at 19:38 Quote
wow...nice ass frame wilson! i was thinking of the FR 2350 but i dont if the price justifies it......whats ur opinion?
flag Wilson4
Posted: Mar 10, 2008 at 19:40 Quote
Thanks, no...........they really don't. They look cool, I have the denty 06' versions. I could have gotten a lighter and stronger wheelset for less. Rather have the 2350's over Deemax though.
flag leon-forfar
Posted: Mar 10, 2008 at 19:42 Quote
Sinista wrote:
This is my first time building my own Downhill Rig so I would appreciate all your knowledge and expertise on helping me create a monster Wink

Bear in mind I ride in Whistler in the Bike Park and North Shore trails. I ride drops and steep descents. Also my budget is only $1600 for the rest of the parts needed and i am happy to buy 2nd hand as everything i have is 2nd hand already Smile

This is my Frame.

photo
Devinci Wilson

So far I have the following parts:

Fork = Marzocchi 888
Brakeset = Margura Gustav M 2007


Parts I have (**) and thinking about:

Frame = 07 Devinci Wilson with Fox DHX 5.0 Air Shocks **
Fork = Marzocchi 888 **
Brakes = Magura Gustav M **
Crankset = Shimano Saint (Thinking)
Derailleur = Shimano Saint 150 (Thinking)
Chain = ?????????????? (Undecided)
Chainguide = E13 (Thinking)
Cassette = ?????????????? (Undecided) - mtn style
Rims = ?????????????? (Undecided)
Front Hub = ?????????????? (Undecided)
Rear Hub = ?????????????? (Undecided)
Tyres = ?????????????? (Undecided)
Bar = ?????????????? (Undecided)
Stem = ?????????????? (Undecided)
Pedals = ?????????????? (Undecided) - Clipless
Grips = ?????????????? (Undecided) - Red Color Wink

Cheers for all your input in advance.

dunbar cycles! who's the new owner of it and did they get new bikes other than devinci
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