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need help deciding parts for a dh bike
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flag motostu93
Posted: Apr 5, 2008 at 20:56 Quote
im building up a dh rig and need to know whats parts i should get??im kinda of on a budjet because my parents arent paying for any of it. no sure what frame fork or wheels to get. i think im going to go with x.7 or x.9, e13 srs or lg1. race face ride dh crank. some cheap seat and post. cheap bars and stem. already have tires. brakes im going to go with juicy 5 8"(good bad??). what do you think about the frame fork and wheels and also the other parts. im looking at the deetrack wheels or maybe a s-type wheel set. im 15 and 6'2" so im basically full size wondering if anybody could help thnks!
flag PNWrider
Posted: Apr 5, 2008 at 21:07 Quote
hit up a vivid in the back, its amazing!
flag Sinista
Posted: Apr 6, 2008 at 5:18 Quote
mate i was in the same boat as u a month or so ago. Still deciding on and building my downhill rig. 90% done though. Just waiting on parts to come. But i can share with u wat ive learnt Smile


frame = Anything that catches ur eye and budget. u cant go wrong with any of the main brands like Specialized, Santa Cruz, Kona, etc. My favorite frame is the 2006+ Devinci Wilsons. You can get great used deals here on PinkBike. I bought my Wilson from here.

fork = Again any Triple Crown within ur budget will do. RockShox or Marzocchi. Again u can get awesome 2nd hand deals here.

Brakes = I would spend good money on brakes. Being 6'2" (dont now how heavy u r) i wouldnt go anything less than Avid Code 5 or Juicy 7 or any Magura Brakes. You'll find awesome used deals here. I bought my 2006 Magura Gustav M here for under $300!

Gearing = X7 is fine....even X5 if u not racing... I ride chainless most times Wink All about the pump.

Wheelset = Transition Revolution Wheelset is best value at around $300

Seatpost. Seat. Stem. Handlebar = Cheap Used scratched up stuff. There is an Easton EA70 Bar going for $10!!! Get it!

Chain = SRAM PG951 is nice and cheap.

Crankset = FSA Gravity Lite is cheap and good...or Shimano Hone

Chainguide = Gravity Chain Guide is Cheaper than e13..like $30-$40 cheaper.

Pedals...get any 2nd hand one from here u like the look of as pedals do the same thing. and unless u r racing...pedaling isnt ur main focus.....now if u were doing XC or big freerides then yeah spend a bit more.

well hope that helps....if u are on a budget then dont worry about buying used scratched up stuff as u downhill bikes get ruffed up.....its just aesthetics.
flag motostu93
Posted: Apr 6, 2008 at 18:28 Quote
thanks a bunch any other help is greatly apreciated !!
flag dannyc1225
Posted: Apr 6, 2008 at 20:29 Quote
you might find a better deal on a built bike

I second money in the brakes and the vivid out back
dont cheap out on rims!
flag billfromthehill
Posted: Apr 6, 2008 at 20:40 Quote
Dont worry about the juicy 5's they are exact same brake as the juicy 7's without the pad contact adjust feature. I have run both to great extent and the 5's will have the exact same performance as the 7's, just not a much bling. And they are alot cheaper.
flag motostu93
Posted: Apr 9, 2008 at 18:34 Quote
thnks anything else?
flag calgaryrider
Posted: Apr 9, 2008 at 19:04 Quote
Boxxer Team
Juicy 5s
SRAM x7
Hollzfeller cranks
E13 SRS
Block 8 Pedals
Mavic 721s on your choice of hub
Easton bar and vice stem

Those would be my choice of components, what frame is this going on?
flag motostu93
Posted: Apr 10, 2008 at 19:27 Quote
i bought a giant faith 1 for 250$
flag Sinista
Posted: Apr 11, 2008 at 13:00 Quote
motostu93 wrote:
i bought a giant faith 1 for 250$

Nice Score Smile Now with the xtra cash u can upgrade some parts u dont like Smile Enjoy the ride!
flag motostu93
Posted: Apr 11, 2008 at 19:20 Quote
hey the faith frame has 150x12 spacing so i cant get mavic deetrack wheels cuz they only come in 135x10 spacing so wondering on what type of wheels to get. i might build wheels with camo mtx rims and some cheaper hubs. what should i do or get??
flag Sinista
Posted: Apr 11, 2008 at 19:51 Quote
check out transition revolution rims at www.dropnzone.com

$329 Wheelset Black or White Wink

If u wanna build.... go hope hubs on Alex24 rims
flag mellis-uk
Posted: Apr 11, 2008 at 21:49 Quote
DO NOT cheap out on handle bars and stems ! If you can buy new, do it. Otherwise it can lead to some pretty serious injuries !
flag motostu93
Posted: Apr 12, 2008 at 21:14 Quote
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??
flag FrEeRiDe4LYF
Posted: Apr 12, 2008 at 21:22 Quote
I Think You'll Be good

What Stem are you getting? i just bought a specialized pitch and thinking of a race face?
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