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flag jcc1015
Posted: Feb 16, 2009 at 19:35 Quote
Alright, I think it's about time we stop seeing 300 different build threads a day, so post up your plans for your next bike or your next upgrades!

Mine:
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Plan on buying:
FSA gravity moto x cranks with a mega Exo bottom bracket
a set of atomlab 3 tires
Funn Skinny RL saddle
Code 5's Codes or Juicy sevens

Nothing is set yet, but any input on items here would be appreciated.
flag ceff
Posted: Feb 16, 2009 at 19:39 Quote
2009 Build List

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Spec list:
NS Traffic 09
Juicy 5's or 7's
Argyle 318
Hope Pro 2's on Outlaws
Deity Bar and Stem
Pivotal seat and post
Atomlab G.I.Pedals
KMC gold chain

Yes I know white is outdated, but there isn't much more colours that go with babyblue.
flag hendu
Posted: Feb 16, 2009 at 20:00 Quote
gibson243 wrote:
2009 Build List

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2932769


Spec list:
NS Traffic 09
Juicy 5's or 7's
Argyle 318
Hope Pro 2's on Outlaws
Deity Bar and Stem
Pivotal seat and post
Atomlab G.I.Pedals
KMC gold chain

Yes I know white is outdated, but there isn't much more colours that go with babyblue.
hunter orange or lime green would look cool instead
flag keenanbikes
Posted: Feb 16, 2009 at 20:00 Quote
gibson243 wrote:
2009 Build List

photo

2932769


Spec list:
NS Traffic 09
Juicy 5's or 7's
Argyle 318
Hope Pro 2's on Outlaws
Deity Bar and Stem
Pivotal seat and post
Atomlab G.I.Pedals
KMC gold chain

Yes I know white is outdated, but there isn't much more colours that go with babyblue.
Pink yellow and Orange would go pretty nice with any blue
flag iggz
Posted: Feb 16, 2009 at 20:02 Quote
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XO super short rear derailleur
twenty6 pedals
Minion single ply 2.35" super tacky's
Medium front triangle
DHX 5 coil
Ti spring
e13 guidering 36t
white MRP rollers
bam maybe 240ss rear hub and laced to 1750 and 5 speed cassette...
flag ceff
Posted: Feb 16, 2009 at 20:06 Quote
k-paradise wrote:
gibson243 wrote:
2009 Build List

SNIP!

Spec list:
NS Traffic 09
Juicy 5's or 7's
Argyle 318
Hope Pro 2's on Outlaws
Deity Bar and Stem
Pivotal seat and post
Atomlab G.I.Pedals
KMC gold chain

Yes I know white is outdated, but there isn't much more colours that go with babyblue.
Pink yellow and Orange would go pretty nice with any blue

I was thinking about some orange too. I have a set of orange s-types on my dads bike which I'll try on the frame when I get it. Maybe orange Funn bars too.
flag tacobell123
Posted: Feb 16, 2009 at 20:08 Quote
i plan on.

chain guide and bash guard off

new stem

blue chain ring then ill be done
flag ICAS
Posted: Feb 16, 2009 at 20:17 Quote
Transition Vagrant (L)
Fox Racing Shox 36 VAN RC2
Syncros AM DP25's (white) runnin on red Hope pro II's
Maxxis High Rollers
Red Temple Lite Stem 50mm
Juicy 3's
Sram x9 rear & xo shifter (no front, runnin 9 speed)
Shimano Saint Crank
Dark Cycle Arachnid Pedals (Red)
Race Face Diablus Seatpost

It'll look something like this but with white Rims & no stickers. gettin her Sharpied up!


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flag flikende
Posted: Feb 16, 2009 at 20:17 Quote
frame- santa cruz chameleon
fork- rockshox pike 454 or maybe a fox vanilla r
wheels- hopefully dt swiss ex729
cassette- sram pg950
chain- sram pg950
derailleur- x-9 front, x-7 front, x-7 shifters
cranks- truvativ firex
cockpit- ea50 bar, post, and stem, specialized locking grips
brakes- would be nice to have some shimano slx if i can find them for cheap. if not, strokers
tires- specialized the captain the captains 2.0"

no idea what to do for a headset or a seat. any input helps
flag creamsoda
Posted: Feb 16, 2009 at 20:24 Quote
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waiting on a frame, headset, rear hub, sprocket, chain, and gotta make a trip downtown to stock up on tubes.
flag ICAS
Posted: Feb 16, 2009 at 20:26 Quote
The 454 or even the 426 is so much nicer than the Vanilla-R IMO
flag lights
Posted: Feb 16, 2009 at 20:32 Quote
Thanks for the thread JC.
Salute

Here is my projected build:
frame: not sure yet but it's come down to a M6,v-10,sunday and a socom
fork:Boxxer WC 08
brakes:elixir CR
shockBig Grin HX 5.0 TI spring
pedals: twenty6 TI
cranks:atlas FR or diabolous silver
rims:mavic 721's
hubs:hope pro 2's colour is variable on the frame and highlights.
spokes: Dt swiss
bars:easton monkey lite DH low rise.
stem:sunline direct mount.
tires: ??? ideas for DH and race.
deraileur: X0 super short cage X9 if I have to compromise the budget.
shifter: X0 and X9 If I must compromise
chainring:race face 38 TH
bashguard:E.13 taco, colour variable on the frame and highlights.
grips:ODI lock on's
chainguide:MRP
any improvements while not busting the bank anymore?
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