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Post by baboinsky on Apr 24, 2008 0:09:01 GMT 8
Can I join in....
I can't seem to find info on how to build a urban/dj bike for tall guys. Since the frame's geometry is different, I'm not so sure what's the right frame size for me. I've tried riding a friend's bike and the height of the saddle and shortness of the stem made me feel cramped.
TIA
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Post by Patrick on Apr 24, 2008 7:29:31 GMT 8
Its the same principle for tall guys, get a bigger-smallest frame you can get, IE: Porter, Lenosky both are over 6 feet and ride small "sized" frames.
Unless you want to ride an XC bike to urban locations your saddle still needs to be low and frame clearance is a must.
Just get a longer Toptube (TT) frame ie the bigger STP bike which Jeff Lenosky use for street/DJ. Don't be afraid to use a longer stem and bring your saddle a bit higher, a bit lang ha.
You don't need to sit much for urban riding IE BMXish type of riding. No use searching for pedalling performance sheeet on an urban bike, optimum pedalling is achieved standing up hehe.
Remember: a friends urban bike won't feel like a glove even if he/she is the same height as you if your used to an XC, AM setup etc. It is suppose to be play friendly and should feel cramped sitting down hehe
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Post by nikkocholo on Apr 24, 2008 7:30:10 GMT 8
build a trials bike hehehe
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Post by Dakarider on Apr 24, 2008 22:30:38 GMT 8
8 speed chain will work just fine. it would fit perfectly on ss kits. most BMX chain like i'm using will not work on singulators. however, if your not running a singulator, a BMX chain is preferabe. it's tougher than IG's. Thanks for the reply Sir D ;D, Got myself a BMX chain. Just a follow up Q w/ regards to the SS Urban setup, Which is better 32X18 or 36X18?
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Post by the D. on Apr 25, 2008 0:13:45 GMT 8
3x18 is too lite for a street ride. i use 36x18. if you don't have a 36t cahinring, try this combo. 32x16, experiment on the gears that works best for your style
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Post by Dakarider on Apr 25, 2008 7:11:01 GMT 8
Thanks Sir D for the reply . It's 36x18 for me then because the only thing I have extra is 36T.
I finally completed my SS Urban bike. Thanks also to Sir Raven who provided the major parts for this build. Hopefully assembly will follow right away. ;D
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Post by Patrick on Apr 25, 2008 7:47:53 GMT 8
Please post your bike pic in this thread when you build it Dakarider (aside from gallery pics) so we can see it and hopefully others will get an idea.
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Post by forcebinder on Apr 26, 2008 23:37:24 GMT 8
Hey! it's always nice to lower down your seat once in a while, or make it permanent if your comfortable with it. Angle your seat with the top tube to allow for more clearance. Light and inexpensive parts are also nice but they must be durable...
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Post by Dakarider on Apr 30, 2008 7:25:17 GMT 8
Please post your bike pic in this thread when you build it Dakarider (aside from gallery pics) so we can see it and hopefully others will get an idea.
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Post by nikkocholo on Apr 30, 2008 8:26:57 GMT 8
nice bike, cromo? ic a lot of FE on the setup nice nice
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Post by nikkocholo on Apr 30, 2008 8:27:54 GMT 8
specs?
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Post by Dakarider on Apr 30, 2008 19:26:34 GMT 8
nice bike, cromo? ic a lot of FE on the setup nice nice Thanks brad! The frame, fork, bar and cranks are cromo. ;D
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Post by Dakarider on Apr 30, 2008 20:00:56 GMT 8
Frame: Fire eye Spitfire XVI-Size: 15" Fork: Fireeye StokerHeadset: Fireeye Iris XXLDrivetrain Components -Crank Set: Fireeye CMC Isis (36/bash) -Bottom Bracket: Truvativ Giga pipe -Freewheel: Fireeye SSK's (18T/16T)-Chain: KMC K8 -Pedals: Fireeye Grill Control Center Components -Handlebar: Fireeye Barrel 50-calibar-Stem: Fireeye Talon -Grips: Fireeye Stripper lock on -Saddle: Fireeye Back fire -Seat Post: Fireeye FE-PA -Seat Post Clamp: Fireeye QR Wheelset Components -Hubset: Fireeye Excelerant F920/R10 32H (not installed) -Rim: WTB SX24 (Still saving for the Fireeye Excelerant rims) -Spokes: Stainless Steel 14g w/ Brass Nipples -Tires: Bontrager Hank 26x2.2Brake Components -Brakes: Hayes MX4 Mechanical w/ 6” Rotors -Brake Lever: Tektro Thanks for Viewing! ;D
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Post by Patrick on Apr 30, 2008 20:18:08 GMT 8
Nice bike, excellent build...props on going rigid... but why is the saddle set for XC? hehe
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Post by Dakarider on May 1, 2008 5:56:17 GMT 8
Nice bike, excellent build...props on going rigid... but why is the saddle set for XC? hehe Thanks brad, I guess I'm still not yet fully adjusted to the drop post set up but will definitely try. ;D
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Post by Patrick on May 1, 2008 7:30:55 GMT 8
ok, if this is your first full rigid bike, just loosen your arms and wrist but not your grip. Absorb the impact and not bang the bars when you drop or even pass some bumps. Just be loose and your wrists will be fine.
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Post by alien_scream on May 1, 2008 10:25:53 GMT 8
Frame: Fire eye Spitfire XVI-Size: 15" Fork: Fireeye StokerHeadset: Fireeye Iris XXLDrivetrain Components -Crank Set: Fireeye Isis (36/bash) -Bottom Bracket: Truvativ Giga pipe -Freewheel: Fireeye SSK's (18T/16T)-Chain: KMC K8 -Pedals: Fireeye Grill (not shown) Control Center Components -Handlebar: Fireeye Barrel 50-calibar-Stem: Fireeye Talon -Grips: Fireeye Stripper lock on -Saddle: Fireeye Back fire -Seat Post: Fireeye FE-PA -Seat Post Clamp: Fireeye QR Wheelset Components -Hubset: Fireeye Excelerant F920/R10 32H (not shown) -Rim: WTB SX24 (Still saving for the Fireeye Excelerant rims) -Spokes: Stainless Steel 14g w/ Brass Nipples -Tires: Bontrager Hank 26x2.2Brake Components -Brakes: Hayes MX4 Mechanical w/ 6” Rotors -Brake Lever: Tektro Thanks for Viewing! ;D NICE!!!!!!!!!
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Post by nikkocholo on May 1, 2008 11:27:08 GMT 8
hey dakarider, ride with us sometime...lower your seat hehehehe
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Post by alien_scream on May 1, 2008 13:32:25 GMT 8
hey dakarider, ride with us sometime...lower your seat hehehehe nice to do the bunny hop with that seat height!!!!!
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Post by Dakarider on May 2, 2008 12:10:11 GMT 8
hey dakarider, ride with us sometime...lower your seat hehehehe Thanks for viewing again! ;D
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Post by Dakarider on May 2, 2008 12:16:24 GMT 8
hey dakarider, ride with us sometime...lower your seat hehehehe nice to do the bunny hop with that seat height!!!!! Thanks for the warning. ;D
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Post by nikkocholo on May 2, 2008 12:44:53 GMT 8
hey dakarider, ride with us sometime...lower your seat hehehehe Thanks for viewing again! ;D Lower...hehehhe
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Post by the D. on May 2, 2008 16:09:42 GMT 8
here's another FE spit fire
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Post by jd00 on May 3, 2008 0:26:29 GMT 8
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Post by elbunicko on May 3, 2008 0:54:01 GMT 8
how much does it cost to build one? im new at riding bikes e...
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Post by nikkocholo on May 3, 2008 10:23:58 GMT 8
depends on your bike parts...and branded parts
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Post by joolz01 on May 3, 2008 22:46:55 GMT 8
nice bike you have there sir... go rigid!!! hehehe
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Post by chocker on May 5, 2008 15:03:58 GMT 8
Can I join in.... I can't seem to find info on how to build a urban/dj bike for tall guys. Since the frame's geometry is different, I'm not so sure what's the right frame size for me. I've tried riding a friend's bike and the height of the saddle and shortness of the stem made me feel cramped. TIA yes, it will make you feel cramped but you'll get used to it, just make your top tube long. for me... short travel fork not more than 130mm,pinaka ideal is 100mm. short seatube -13" long top tube -22" or so short chainstay 15.5",16",16.5" use Dh stem high rise handle bar 1.5" up wider rims like dabomb,alex32 etc make it single brake and single speed...
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Post by ewik on May 5, 2008 19:10:36 GMT 8
nice bike dakarider.
lower your seat & cut your steerer tube, the lower the better handling you'll get on your bike ;D
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Post by Patrick on May 5, 2008 19:27:36 GMT 8
Take it from the expert ^^^^^^
Low is good, a lot of pull you can do on a low bike and if you fall it aint that high (yeah ... sure hehe)
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