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Post by marsbarman on Sept 24, 2015 16:55:02 GMT
... that I have enough spare parts in my flat to build a hardtail. Only thing I'd need is the frame, headset, cockpit and brakes.
Sepc me up boys.
EDIT: Thought I might post up some requirements..
What have I got kit wise?
RockShox Pike RCT3 160mm
CrankBros Iodine 3 650b wheels
10spd XT mech, cassette and shifter
125mm Reverb stealth - 31.6mm
73mm BB with RaceFace cranks.
So guys, I have a budget of about £500 for a frame, headset, bars, stem and grips - I'll pick some brakes up from CRC in the next few days. What's about?
Oh, I'm also 6'6". Yeah.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2015 18:06:43 GMT
Was going to say the Zero at 375 quid - but it is only warranted up to a 150mm fork  A 160mm HT is going to be mental  |
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Post by marsbarman on Sept 24, 2015 18:13:07 GMT
Was going to say the Zero at 375 quid - but it is only warranted up to a 150mm fork A 160mm HT is going to be mental I've just PM'd the guys at Bird, I can lower the Pike to 150mm. Sadly they have no XL frames available, so I'll see what the ETA on them is. You couldn't do me a favour though could you Zulu? Measure the inner diameter of the seat tube? Would quite like it if my reverb would fit. |
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Post by kalli on Sept 24, 2015 18:22:41 GMT
Cotic BFe275.....that would be my choice. Frame £350 on the cotic site.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2015 18:22:40 GMT
I've got a 31.6 KS LEV on the Bird - if that's any help?
Yes another nice frame Kalli - that part steel?
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Post by marsbarman on Sept 24, 2015 18:24:35 GMT
I've got a 31.6 KS LEV on the Bird - if that's any help? Fucking perfect. My reverb will slide right in! It may well be the bird if I can get the frame within the next 2 months! Set of cheap brakes, some nice 750mm bars, 50mm stem. Job done. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2015 18:38:04 GMT
Cotic BFe275.....that would be my choice. Frame £350 on the cotic site. Just had a look - lovely looking frames but only go up to large (19ins) think with Seb being a lanky git, that's be on the small side. Do like em though. If I was building my own (and wasn't perfectly happy with the Bird) I think I'd probably have a Stanton frame. Always loved them and the deep red they do is sex. 550 quid, frame only is a bit steep though. Still, if I had the dosh.  |
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Post by marsbarman on Sept 24, 2015 18:40:41 GMT
Yup, this is the issue I'm facing. I'd have already bought a Stanton tonight if they made a size large enough for me :/ But as it is it's likely to be the bird. If they come back saying they can't get any XL frames for a while I'll probably look at selling all my spare kit.
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Post by kalli on Sept 24, 2015 18:45:23 GMT
Ohhh I love the colour of the stanton, maybe that can be my new dream bike, Ive lost my hardtail to my daughter:'-(
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Post by kirky72 on Sept 24, 2015 18:49:06 GMT
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Post by marsbarman on Sept 24, 2015 18:52:00 GMT
I could of seconded the zero, however if it's too small how about the nukeproof scout, similiar geo. However I'd be checking down the back of the couch to find another £100 pound coins or sell some of your girlfriends belongings and get this. Takes a 150mm fork. The pikes can have the air shaft changed, new ones -£30, or if your not going to run them again you can just cut 10mm off the existing one. Took my lbs half an hour to drop mine. www.stif.co.uk/mtb/product/santa-cruz-chameleon--frame-matte-black-silver/13262Oh extra large available. Oh my.. that's awfully tempting. I replaced the Pikes off my Warden with Fox 36's so they won't be getting run again. Only problem I've found is the seatpost Would mean buying another one :/ |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2015 18:56:41 GMT
Ohhh I love the colour of the stanton, maybe that can be my new dream bike, Ive lost my hardtail to my daughter:'-( I know. To me, that's the best looking frame and best looking paint job I've ever seen. |
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Post by kirky72 on Sept 24, 2015 18:59:29 GMT
I've just edited before you reply with a cheaper seller and a blue option.
There's always somebody on ST wanting to swap a reverb for a different size.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2015 19:01:54 GMT
I'm pretty sure that SarkyAdam has a Santa Cruz Chameleon - worth asking him what he thinks of it before you buy Seb?
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Post by Marmite on Sept 24, 2015 19:28:48 GMT
I'm pretty sure that SarkyAdam has a Santa Cruz Chameleon - worth asking him what he thinks of it before you buy Seb? Lol sarky will say it's shit lol but I think it looks ace  |
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Post by marsbarman on Sept 24, 2015 19:39:45 GMT
So the guy that used to own the LBS where I bought my Knolly has told me he can potentially get a discounted Transition TranAM in.. which goes up to XL, only issue I have is the seat post diameter.. but, I'd be happy to give it up and have a singlespeed shredding machine.
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Post by kirky72 on Sept 24, 2015 19:45:39 GMT
Transam is a good hard tail but isn't the fork only recommended at 130mm? Probably still enough, shame to cut the pike so much though.
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Post by marsbarman on Sept 24, 2015 19:49:26 GMT
I should be able to run it at 140mm with no issues hopefully.
I think I'm going to have to compromise if I want a HT bike sadly, my height is creating a lot of restrictions on what's available.
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Post by Marmite on Sept 24, 2015 19:56:07 GMT
Dam seb you got me looking at ht frames now .. Toss up 29er as got a couple of set or 26 .. Eeeeek
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Post by marsbarman on Sept 24, 2015 20:03:39 GMT
Yeah sorry about that  I think it's most likely going to be the TransAM. Single speed set up (going to properly ghetto that) and then hare round the trail centres! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2015 22:27:37 GMT
Single speed fair play, I've got one but hardly ever use it now, too hard on the back. It is a rigid as well though.
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Post by beansontoast on Sept 24, 2015 22:55:14 GMT
Ti Switchback.. End of thread
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Post by Jan on Sept 24, 2015 23:37:16 GMT
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Post by barffy on Sept 25, 2015 6:35:45 GMT
This is my kind of logic! "I have all the parts I need to build a hardtail in my flat. All I need is a frame, bars, stem, grips, brakes, cables, saddle headset...."
If it were me, I like the Mondraker Vantage or something exotic and steel!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2015 6:47:46 GMT
Dam seb you got me looking at ht frames now .. Toss up 29er as got a couple of set or 26 .. Eeeeek Not being funny mate but with the problems you've been having with your back - a HT is the last thing you need. |
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I think it's most likely going to be the TransAM. Single speed set up (going to properly ghetto that) and then hare round the trail centres!
