Project no engine...

Damon · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Aug 2007 Karma :

Hi all,

So a couple of months ago I got my Kona stinky stolen Sad

I Had only just finished building it and had been riding it for a couple of months both on and off road. Here is the only picture I have of her *weep*

https://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/38469_10150229297020497_784455496_13881247_8065221_n.jpg

It was tied up to the motorbikes and the *******s cut through the chain Shocked

Anyway, a space in the garage meant I could build another mountain bike so I set about looking for the perfect frame. I had a budget of around £500 for the frame and after a while I came across this... I didn't want to go full sus again because I found I was mostly riding trails with a few downhill sections inbetween. The kona was a bit overkill tbh

https://www.sowerbybroscycles.co.uk/showbimage.aspx?img=mmmbopquicklime.jpg&w=300

After hours of reading reviews I purchased the above frame + auxiliaries such as the necessary oversized head bearings (£100), stem and a few things like carbon fibre seat posts etc. I also picked up a lovely set of Marzocchi bomber forks which cost alot more than a second hand set of r1 forks Surprised

https://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/67212_10150284672010497_784455496_15326398_4471112_n.jpg

https://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/68961_10150289887500497_784455496_15434021_5596994_n.jpg

I been out on it a few times now and its great, climbs really easily but still can handle anything that I'm brave enough to throw at it. The oversized head really makes a difference to how the front end feels on the downhill sections. This one stays in the house. There is no way I am going to risk it getting stolen by putting it outside...

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Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

Quick release wheels?

tvchimp · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Sep 2009 Karma :

Whats the brake you have? I was looking into replacing my levers with metal ones as they feel a lot more secure than the plastic ones I currently have (tried the ones on my mates bike, but don't want to get the same ones)..

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Nevermind, found them on ebay, front disk, lever setup and caliper priced up at £49.99 BIN.. Will be ordering on monday once I get paid... Cool

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Highside_Hilly · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 23 Jan 2011 Karma :

I'm getting more interested in starting mountain biking...Is there any bikes you'd recommend for a budget of £500 - £700? Any good sites/forums I can have a look around for info on?

Cheers Thumbs Up

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Type_Mo · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Karma :

i knew i shoulda had the 1st ride on this as i was there at the right time Laughing

i need to pull y bike out from the dust in the garage and join you on the trials one day mate Thumbs Up

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Benson_JV · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 May 2010 Karma :

Loving the bombers. Thumbs Up

Brother has some on his DH bike. His DH bike cost more than my motorbike. Shocked

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Do those forks have a 1.5" steerer? I just thought it might have been a bit silly to get a 1.5" compatible frame then get a 1.1/8th steerer fork.

20mm bolt through hubs are definitely the way forward, especially coupled with a maxle type setup like you have!
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Erm. Subframe looks twisted?
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Damon · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Aug 2007 Karma :

Highside_Hilly · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 23 Jan 2011 Karma :

Cheers for the sites guys, will check them out...pretty amazing how much some of the stuff is going for Shocked

Funnily enough I was looking at the specialized hardrock stuff, gonna pop to a few of the local shops this weekend and have a look at a few for size.

Thanks Karma

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fiveus · Spanner Monkey Joined: 29 Oct 2009 Karma :

currently riding a 2008 norco a-line. And a cube fritz.Yes they can be rather expensive approx 4k has been spent on the 2 bikes .With out the mods floating rotors etc

f1fan111 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Karma :

Cube are decent bikes for money, chainreactioncycles stock them and good online shop and discount on 2010 bikes

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Highside_Hilly · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 23 Jan 2011 Karma :

Once I've flogged a few more SV parts, think I'm going to get the Cube analog... https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=57176 Can't spend too much as I've gotta get a new laptop for University Sad

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Paxovasa · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Apr 2010 Karma :

Front sprocket looks small.

Although if it ain't got an engine than to me it is hard work. Wink

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Damon · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Aug 2007 Karma :

I think they use those suntour forks. They are at the bottom of the "good" fork spectrum. A step up from RST but still shite. It depends what you are going to use the bike for but if you are only hitting some small trails they will be fine. Anything heavier and I would look at getting a more capable set Thumbs Up

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Jenks · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 May 2006 Karma :

is the 6000 Disk a good one does anyone know? Thats the one i have got, but ive never actually done much with it yet!!! - Seems nice and solid, the locking forks are a very nice touch i think.
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steven_191 · Nearly there... Joined: 31 May 2009 Karma :

that look sweet. whats that design on the frame about where the rear end meets the crank area? either side is different.

i had a bike from decathlon which got nicked and the insurance (eventually) replaced it with a Kona Caldera 2010. its amazing how different it feels. the front end is so light and it nips round bends before you even realized its there.

i got some big michlin tyres that need to try out some off road though.....