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Post by dirkpitt74 on Oct 15, 2015 20:19:29 GMT
Since missing out on a new 'bird' until at least Feb next year I keep trawling pinkbike & ebay.
Keep getting the urge to build myself a full bouncer - missed out on an '09 Trance X frame & shock today for £130.
I 'accidentally' picked up a set of 2014 140mm Fox forks the other day (will be upgrade for my HT) on ebay for £110 - and I have spare parts & wheels kicking around doing nothing......
I know building will be fun and I could build something fairly unique & smart on a budget with picking up used bits and can take as long I like (in theory but that'll never happen lol) and that's part of the fun.
But can't help thinking I'll build it and then still want to go with my original plan of getting a new bike - which would then make the exercise slightly fruitless.....
But I soooo want to build another bike!!!
Talk me out of it please!!!!
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Post by marsbarman on Oct 15, 2015 20:37:55 GMT
Build one.
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 15, 2015 20:39:13 GMT
Do it mate. Save some money on good condition used parts and spend the dish where it matters on a quality frame and you just may end up with a better bike than the bird. Plus the satisfaction of building it yourself.
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Oct 15, 2015 20:55:47 GMT
That's not helping......
Hypothetically then what 26" wheel 140mm travel frame would you go for??
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Post by kirky72 on Oct 15, 2015 21:16:33 GMT
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Post by Chopper on Oct 15, 2015 21:28:41 GMT
Wh Wh WHAT !!! talk you OUT of building a bike.....on a bike forum ! HAHAHAHA good joke fella  |
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Post by Marmite on Oct 15, 2015 22:48:49 GMT
Adjust do it mate you know you want to  |
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Post by hodgy on Oct 16, 2015 5:09:21 GMT
Build it ..sell at a profit and still buy the Bird ...
Whatcha waiting for ..?
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Post by beansontoast on Oct 16, 2015 5:30:39 GMT
I love building my own bikes. The cost does tend to run away with me though so, be warned..  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2015 6:41:45 GMT
I love building my own bikes. The cost does tend to run away with me though so, be warned.. He ain't joking - he's the only rider I know who has to have armed outriders around him when he goes out on the Mega. |
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Post by barffy on Oct 16, 2015 6:46:05 GMT
If you don't already have one, I'd build a really nice hardtail. Cotic BFE or Stanton Slackline maybe....
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Post by roundie1981 on Oct 16, 2015 8:36:42 GMT
Build one, I like tinkering with bikes but like beans said watch the costing cos it does tend to run away!!
The mega could be a good shout, lots of them about and they're solid.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2015 9:04:39 GMT
If I ever had a Mega I'd go for the TR - really like them I do.
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Oct 16, 2015 10:13:51 GMT
Cheers chaps - you're defo not helping!
The Mega is a bike I've long lusted after - slightly over my budget at the moment but will keep my eyes peeled.
I'm looking to do this as economically as possible.
Ideally looking for around £300 on a frame so as not to completely blow the budget.
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Post by roundie1981 on Oct 16, 2015 10:17:52 GMT
What size frame?
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Oct 16, 2015 10:23:32 GMT
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Post by jack on Oct 16, 2015 10:38:38 GMT
I'll talk you out of building a bike
Dont be stupid... All that time waiting on parts and hours building it up for then things to come loose and break etc it's not worth it dude...
Build two!!! Then when one falls apart you have another to ride!
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Oct 16, 2015 18:18:14 GMT
Hmmmm..... build 2 bikes???
Now that could get expensive lol.
Already got a HT so want to do a full bouncer.
Current thinking is Giant Trance (every one raves about the meastro suspension) or if I can push budget or get one a bit cheaper maybe a Mega.
Don't mind if it's tatty cosmetically as I'll end up changing colour anyway.
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Post by roundie1981 on Oct 16, 2015 18:57:03 GMT
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