dilema

[TheGiggler]

i'm thinking about building up an HT for shore/trail riding primarily. it may see a little xc and urban/park, but not much....

i'm not sure what's the best option:

1) I have a brand new DJ3 and some parts, and I want to build up a shore worthy HT. to do this I would need:
- frame $200-400?, used, steel for sure.
- wheels - $150-300?
- cranks /bb- $200-300?
- avid mech disks from bikeroom (cheap)
- bar/stem/cassette/rings/shifters/derailleurs/seat/tires should be covered, what else am I forgetting?
- misc junk + ODI lock-ons $100-200

2) save up and buy new HT.


i would love to buy a whole new bike, some of the parts aren't that great. plus if building a bike up is going to cost $1000-1500, for another $500-1000 I could pick up a brand new bike with as-good or better spec... ?

[NickS]

Frame id go for a .243, DMR, id get a aluminum though more options esspecially if your geting a used or cheap bike. For wheels id get a single track to shimano xt wheelset, http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product.aspx?i=WH707A22 cranks and bb if you want steel id get poverty bmx cranks they come iwth a euro bb. Those can be bought at http://danscomp.com/ If you want aluminum id get raceface evolve dhs and truvative gigapipe bb.

[ruff]

as for frame, you can get an Azonic Steelhead frame for $265 from bikeroom

http://www.bikeroom.com/Itemdesc.asp?ic=FM9978

[Damage Inc.]

Statix,
I just dragged the set up below (check sig) out from Vancouver to try and flog it in Calgary. I could be tempted to drag it back to Vancouver...

Ian

[miufahkiu]

How did you come about that DJ3? If you took it off a new bike, I would consider selling it, and paying a little more for a better trail performing fork. If you bought it aftermarket, go get a refund on it. Try to find a good deal on a Sherman or a Z1, perhaps. You'll be much more satisfied with one of those over the DJ3.

As for building up the bike or buying it complete, you'll probably have a hard time finding a steel shore HT in any of the lineups from the big manufacturers, so building it would be a more feasable option if you have to ride steel. If you're willing to ride aluminum, I'd recommend a Devinci Hucker (although you'd probably still want to swap the DJ3 for something better). I have mine set up with a Z1 and it rides very nicely.

[TheGiggler]

Originally posted by NickS
Frame id go for a .243, DMR, id get a aluminum though more options esspecially if your geting a used or cheap bike. For wheels id get a single track to shimano xt wheelset, http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product.aspx?i=WH707A22 cranks and bb if you want steel id get poverty bmx cranks they come iwth a euro bb. Those can be bought at http://danscomp.com/ If you want aluminum id get raceface evolve dhs and truvative gigapipe bb.


this bike will be pedalled uphill and occasional xc-style. i'm 5'11" so I think I would need one of the no-longer-made 15" .243s?

so that's another requirement: the seat angle can't be all dj style where when you raise the seat up you're way over the back wheel...

[TheGiggler]

Originally posted by miufahkiu
How did you come about that DJ3? If you took it off a new bike, I would consider selling it, and paying a little more for a better trail performing fork. If you bought it aftermarket, go get a refund on it. Try to find a good deal on a Sherman or a Z1, perhaps. You'll be much more satisfied with one of those over the DJ3.

As for building up the bike or buying it complete, you'll probably have a hard time finding a steel shore HT in any of the lineups from the big manufacturers, so building it would be a more feasable option if you have to ride steel. If you're willing to ride aluminum, I'd recommend a Devinci Hucker (although you'd probably still want to swap the DJ3 for something better). I have mine set up with a Z1 and it rides very nicely.


the dj3 was warrantied for crown cracks and while waiting I got a sherman, so it's not new, but does have uncut steerer and new stantions.

i agree with you, i would definitely perfer a sherman over the dj3, but i'm trying to save a little money. dj3's are dime a dozen, i'd be lucky to get $200 for it probably...

[TheGiggler]

thanks for the link ruff. that's a sweet price, but I'm thinking that frame is a little small for any serious uphill pedalling??


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you guys are right, i probably should consider Alu. :)

so, 16-18" frame, with decently steep seat angle for pedalling uphill. kind of an all-round HT.

the Rocky flow seems like the right style of frame, but it's Alu (maybe I can live with this. I should have bought pete's :( ).

i'm not really to sure what else is out there??

[Zedbra]

JH has some decent priced Brodies right now.

[Rat]

I like the geometry of the norcos plus you can get them used cheap. slack head angle steep seat angle. Let me know what you need I have a few parts kicking around.

[sanrensho]

Build it up, of course. Way more fun that way and your bike will have more personality than something that came out of a catalog.

If you want a solid aluminum frame, send a PM to Switch as he was thinking of selling his unfinished silver frame. (I forget what brand it was.) He will give you a good price and it's your size--17" I think.

At bare minimum, build up the wheels yourself--far better than a set of machine-trued wheels.:thepimp:

[M13]

unless you arer looking for a brand new ht, i got an oryx dd 04 frame with shivers, gears and brake for faily cheap