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Post by cabworks on Jan 24, 2007 13:47:26 GMT 8
guys, i'm planning to build a new rig and im considering some parts..suggestion, pros and cons of some parts ive selected.
frame: Shawn H3 - first time i saw the frame, nagandahan na talga ako..any comments on this one guys? any suggestions where can i buy one (bnew) and how much kaya?
fork: Marzocchi 66 (180mm) - comments? where to buy and how much?
wheelset: rims - ringle single trak or double trak? hubs - any suggestion on this one?
Drivetrain: crankset - saint (2 chainrings) or raceface diabolus? deraillur F / R - shimano or sram? shifters - shimano or sram?
Stoppers: Avid hydros - juicy 7 or code?
ito muna siguro guys, any comments and suggestion will be highly appreciated..many thanks in advance!!!
(i'm kinda big guy, H - 5'11 / W - 200lbs.)
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Post by anshwa on Jan 24, 2007 23:24:31 GMT 8
Ser, I'm not there in Philippines right now but hope I could help out.
Frame: If you dig it, I don't see why you shouldn't get it. I've read some pretty good comments from riders here about the frame.
Fork: How about Marz 66 170mm? You mentioned you want a trail, xFR & DH bike. 180 may be too much for trail.
Wheelset: I would go for the Singletracks because those are way lighter than the Double. I've seen riders w/ singletracks dropping 15 footers & jumping huge & the singletracks didn't budge.
Drivetrain: Go full Shimano or full SRAM. I used to think it's all about proper set up but I've been using SRAM on my FR bike & yeah, there is a difference in shifting - a little crispier than Shimano. But, I've installed a new rapid rise LX on my hardtail & it does feel better than my old XT. Bottom line, if you're not much of a gear geek or OC, they would both work fine.
Stoppers: No comment. Both are Avids so they'd both perform well - I assume...
Post pics of your new rig when you get it built up! Good luck 'tol!
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Post by skarhed on Jan 25, 2007 4:19:47 GMT 8
On a side note, if you're interested in SingleTrack rims, I've got a pair in Uban Camo, used, 36 hole for 2,500 for the pair. PM me if yer interested...
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Post by PraeTorian on Jan 25, 2007 7:51:08 GMT 8
for shawn h3 frame; contact mr raven.... you'll find his contact numbers at the buy n sell section....
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Post by cabworks on Jan 25, 2007 8:02:38 GMT 8
anshwa: many thanks sir for those comments and suggestions...don't worry, i'll post the pics once its finished...tnx again..
skarhed: oki..tnx sir
praetorian: i'll try to contact him, tnx for the info sir..
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Post by <eVs10nacious< on Jan 25, 2007 8:36:29 GMT 8
call john wilkie look for israel......list of items u want available!
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Post by cabworks on Jan 25, 2007 17:32:26 GMT 8
oki...tnx much alphajong sir...will do that..
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