[Sasquatch]

Dee, on 19 July 2011 - 07:42 PM, said:

Sasquatch, on 19 July 2011 - 07:40 PM, said:

Dee, on 19 July 2011 - 07:25 PM, said:

I am still trying to figure out what bike to get. Hit and miss really, so I can't be too picky. Although, it needs to be able to do some jumps, without breaking the cranks like I did on my last bike

Lookin' for my next mtb. for $400 or under. Used that is.

Suggestions all around?

Specialized Hardrock Comps could be found for about that much. Depending on the jumps, they might be a little weak, though. They are mostly XC bikes. Best bet is to find a 24" BMX/DJ bike. Those are usually cheaper and stronger than regular MTB's..

I just need it to withstand jumps, I mostly trail ride. Thats the issue

EDIT: might just replace a few parts on whatever I get. Make it more suitable for jumpin'

You could do that. A new set of cranks suitable for jumping would be around $100, though. You would also be looking at a new wheel set, upwards of $300 for a really strong set. If not, you could end up with a pair of silver tacos..

[eightcoheed]

Dee, on 19 July 2011 - 07:25 PM, said:

I am still trying to figure out what bike to get. Hit and miss really, so I can't be too picky. Although, it needs to be able to do some jumps, without breaking the cranks like I did on my last bike

Lookin' for my next mtb. for $400 or under. Used that is.

Suggestions all around?

Id get a GT avalanche, i think they are around 500 tho, you might find like a trek or something for around 400 tho.

[Sasquatch]

So, after fighting with myself about this for a few weeks, I finally decided to start building up my Banshee Chaparral frame. Here is what is going onto it:


Wheels:
SRAM X9 hubs
Syncros FR DS32 rims
PWB Spokes
WTB Mutano Raptor tires

Drivetrain:
Shimano XT M770 9spd cassette 11-34
SRAM X9 Trigger Shifter
SRAM X9 Derailleur
Race Face Evolve single speed 32t
E13 XCX Chainguide
Blackspire Sub-4 Pedals

Brakes:
Avid BB7 Mechanical Disc Brake 185f/160r
Avid FR5 brake levers


Using some existing spare parts I have, I will have a new AM/FR bike. Total build is going to be about $1050, which is pretty cheap. If I put the X0 group with Juicy 7s, it would have jumped to about $3000.

[Dee]

Sasquatch, on 25 July 2011 - 06:04 PM, said:

So, after fighting with myself about this for a few weeks, I finally decided to start building up my Banshee Chaparral frame. Here is what is going onto it:


Wheels:
SRAM X9 hubs
Syncros FR DS32 rims
PWB Spokes
WTB Mutano Raptor tires

Drivetrain:
Shimano XT M770 9spd cassette 11-34
SRAM X9 Trigger Shifter
SRAM X9 Derailleur
Race Face Evolve single speed 32t
E13 XCX Chainguide
Blackspire Sub-4 Pedals

Brakes:
Avid BB7 Mechanical Disc Brake 185f/160r
Avid FR5 brake levers


Using some existing spare parts I have, I will have a new AM/FR bike. Total build is going to be about $1050, which is pretty cheap. If I put the X0 group with Juicy 7s, it would have jumped to about $3000.

I wish a could build my own bike. But I got no clue what parts are good, bad, and terrible. And it would be pretty expensive. I still want a scheme like this though:



Anyone know how much a custom paintjob would be?

[Sasquatch]

Depends on if you want it anno'd or powdered. For anno, think paintball costs, times 3. Powder might be like $100, depending who you get to do it.

That bike is pretty damn expensive, though. Frame alone is like 1.5k Not to mention the 1k suspension setup, or the 1k wheel set.


On another note, I might be trading my Luxe for a freshly built Eastern Journey BMX bike in the next few days.

[Dee]

Sasquatch, on 26 July 2011 - 05:56 PM, said:

Depends on if you want it anno'd or powdered. For anno, think paintball costs, times 3. Powder might be like $100, depending who you get to do it.

That bike is pretty damn expensive, though. Frame alone is like 1.5k Not to mention the 1k suspension setup, or the 1k wheel set.


On another note, I might be trading my Luxe for a freshly built Eastern Journey BMX bike in the next few days.

Oh, I don't want THAT bike what I meant by scheme was only talking colours. My dad has a GT XCR 1000 [From about 14 years ago] And it is full suspension. I hate it compared to Hardtails.

and BMX -.-

[Sasquatch]

Dee, on 26 July 2011 - 06:31 PM, said:

Sasquatch, on 26 July 2011 - 05:56 PM, said:

Depends on if you want it anno'd or powdered. For anno, think paintball costs, times 3. Powder might be like $100, depending who you get to do it.

That bike is pretty damn expensive, though. Frame alone is like 1.5k Not to mention the 1k suspension setup, or the 1k wheel set.


On another note, I might be trading my Luxe for a freshly built Eastern Journey BMX bike in the next few days.

Oh, I don't want THAT bike what I meant by scheme was only talking colours. My dad has a GT XCR 1000 [From about 14 years ago] And it is full suspension. I hate it compared to Hardtails.

and BMX -.-

Oh, haha. It is a pretty sweet looking color setup. I personally wouldn't use it, as I'm more of a black and red fan, but go for it.

BMX isn't THAT bad. Especially if you have some dirt jumping trails, or parks near you. Taking a 22 pound bike 10 feet in the air can be a lot more fun than taking a 45 pound bike 5 feet in the air. Hell, it's even fun to take them out on the XC trails. No brakes, tiny-almost-bald tires? Good luck trying NOT to have fun when you go down a hill.

[Dee]

Sasquatch, on 27 July 2011 - 08:40 AM, said:

Oh, haha. It is a pretty sweet looking color setup. I personally wouldn't use it, as I'm more of a black and red fan, but go for it.

BMX isn't THAT bad. Especially if you have some dirt jumping trails, or parks near you. Taking a 22 pound bike 10 feet in the air can be a lot more fun than taking a 45 pound bike 5 feet in the air. Hell, it's even fun to take them out on the XC trails. No brakes, tiny-almost-bald tires? Good luck trying NOT to have fun when you go down a hill.

Its more of the size of BMX's. My old Mountain Bike, which I sold because it became to small , was a WHOPPING ...... 21 pounds
Thats the whole shi-bang. It was a KHS Alite 4000. So... so.... SO light.


I am gonna be at a bike shop tomorrow probably. I'll find out what the owners opinion is.

[Sasquatch]

Yeah, BMX's are a lot smaller than regular bikes, but I kind of like that. Gives you more freedom to play with them.

KHS Alite are nice bikes. I demo'd one from a local shop a few months back. I liked the way it felt on pavement, but it was giving me small creaks, so I wouldn't have trusted it on dirt.

Being around 190-195 right now, I NEED a bike that is strong enough to carry my fat ass around, off drops and such. Otherwise I would be breaking frames left and right. That's the only reason I have been using my Diamondback as just a commuter, and my DH sled as my trail bike.

[Dee]

Sasquatch, on 28 July 2011 - 08:45 AM, said:

Yeah, BMX's are a lot smaller than regular bikes, but I kind of like that. Gives you more freedom to play with them.

KHS Alite are nice bikes. I demo'd one from a local shop a few months back. I liked the way it felt on pavement, but it was giving me small creaks, so I wouldn't have trusted it on dirt.

Being around 190-195 right now, I NEED a bike that is strong enough to carry my fat ass around, off drops and such. Otherwise I would be breaking frames left and right. That's the only reason I have been using my Diamondback as just a commuter, and my DH sled as my trail bike.

Ah, I'm only 140 or so, I might have to try a good BMX before I decide whether I like them or not, either way, I won't be buying one right away.
My KHS was a higher end one, which they no longer sell. IF my information is correct, it is above all of the current models, excluding "team"
(Obviously, this is no longer the case. I meant then)
... I still got pictures:




Keep in mind, any 'abuse' marks you see, were from the previous owner.




Last one that I'll post





So there is your proof a "alite 4000" exists


It did just find on trails. The last time I rode it on a decent trail, I came flying around a corner. Down the hill, Come to an opening... "OH SHIT MUD" and I couldn't steer around because some 'cruisers' were in the way.

I think it was like 8" of mud



WHERE IS OP?

This post has been edited by Dee: 28 July 2011 - 12:52 PM

[Sasquatch]

Yeah, I was around that weight in high school, round about the time I got rid of all my bikes and stopped riding.

One of the last ones I had was a 3" bouncy Trek. Snapped the chain stay off of a 4 foot drop to flat. Took an old, beat to hell Mongoose BMX to the same place, and it held up just fine to several drops.

I just don't think XC bikes and I get along very well.

[Sasquatch]

I want this bike:

[Dee]

Sasquatch, on 29 July 2011 - 08:46 AM, said:

I want this bike:

The ATV version of that is pretty awesome also. It'd SUCK if the ring buckled though.

[Sasquatch]

There is an ATV version of that? Much want.

[pxndx]

I ride all mountain/downhill. I use a GT Sanction 1.0 2010

[Dee]

Skip to 1:43. (there are the other kind also. but this kicks more ass.... off topic

[Sasquatch]

Well, my project bike has come a long way this week. The last things I need are disc brakes, and a shifter cable.

I will either be buying a used set of Shimano hydraulic disc brakes off of a local guy, or buying some BB7s off of Ebay.

So far, what I have on the bike:


FSA Gravity wheels wrapped with Holy Roller 2.2s

Shimano SLX Shadow derailleur, and SLX shifter, running a 32t+bash Shimano crank, and M770 cassette. 1x9 setup.

Romic D shock and Manitou Nixon Elite fork

Chris King headset, Gap stem, and Easton Haven bars with WTB grips.



Not exactly the build I had in mind, but some of these deals were too good to pass up.

[nickp]

Banshee frame? That's the heavies frame I lift onto the chair for the DH bike park I work for.

[Sasquatch]

nickp, on 09 August 2011 - 05:54 PM, said:

Banshee frame? That's the heavies frame I lift onto the chair for the DH bike park I work for.

The Chaparral isn't the DH frame, though, its more AM/FR. A little bit lighter, but still pretty burly. Weight for this build is like 36lb, versus 42 on my Iron Horse DH bike. You might be thinking of the Scream, which is Banshees DH specific frame. From what I have heard, those can weigh in near 50.

I also got this BMX bike in, and it somehow got a gashed tire in shipping, so I haven't been able to take it out to a park yet.

[Dee]

Sasquatch, on 17 August 2011 - 08:57 AM, said:

nickp, on 09 August 2011 - 05:54 PM, said:

Banshee frame? That's the heavies frame I lift onto the chair for the DH bike park I work for.

The Chaparral isn't the DH frame, though, its more AM/FR. A little bit lighter, but still pretty burly. Weight for this build is like 36lb, versus 42 on my Iron Horse DH bike. You might be thinking of the Scream, which is Banshees DH specific frame. From what I have heard, those can weigh in near 50.

I also got this BMX bike in, and it somehow got a gashed tire in shipping, so I haven't been able to take it out to a park yet.

Not sure if I already said this. (I think I did) But I made an amateur weigh in of my bike. (Stood on back wheel, out on a generic bathroom scale)
Measured in around 21 pounds.