setting up 2 bikes-DJ and all mtn/FR
05-18-2010, 11:12 PM
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setting up 2 bikes-DJ and all mtn/FR
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ive decided that im going to build up the rumble first.its a solid ride and can handle alot.im doing the following
disk conversion
130-140mm fork.anything is better than the 100mm judy i have lol
beefier rims/hubs
beefier cranks
ill post more as it gets installed.today i purchased my cranks.ive had really really good luck with FSA parts.great for the money
ive already got fsa stem,710mm DH bar and raceface post installed
ive decided that im going to build up the rumble first.its a solid ride and can handle alot.im doing the following
disk conversion
130-140mm fork.anything is better than the 100mm judy i have lol
beefier rims/hubs
beefier cranks
ill post more as it gets installed.today i purchased my cranks.ive had really really good luck with FSA parts.great for the money
ive already got fsa stem,710mm DH bar and raceface post installed
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05-18-2010, 11:24 PM
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The rumble is one hell of a burly hard tail - pretty much anything mountain cycle fits that category. If you're looking for a low rolling resistance summer tire check out the kenda small block 8, and the maxxis ignitor. I personally prefer the ignitor and have used them for a few summers now.
As for the disks: why mechanical? The price difference is virtually non-existant and once you get good at bleeding them they are actually lower maintenance than the mechanicals because you don't have to constantly lubricate your housing in the dusty season and other stuff like that.
As for the disks: why mechanical? The price difference is virtually non-existant and once you get good at bleeding them they are actually lower maintenance than the mechanicals because you don't have to constantly lubricate your housing in the dusty season and other stuff like that.
05-19-2010, 03:22 PM
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im going to give the sb8 a try.
on to a AM/FR bike ive been searching high and low.ive found a couple nice ride on CL but my LSB has a brand new 08 pitch pro for 1600.of the decisions
05-19-2010, 04:22 PM
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for the rumble, check out the Larsen TT with LUST sidewall, its a tubeless tire but i run it on a tubed rim with an ultra lite tube. it has great rolling resistance (as in, less rolling resistance), and the small blocks work really well for bay area trails. mainly an xc tire, but a lot of 4X racers use it due to its weight, stiffer sidewall, and cornering on hard pack. the tubeless version has a stiffer sidewall (less pinch flats) and it's still lighter than the regular version.
oh, and i ride a heckler (maybe 06-07) as my AM bike. i absolutely love it. they are relatively inexpensive too. But it climbs really well with the fox dh5 w/ pro-pedal rear shock. the geometry is very neutral in that it doesn't differentiate itself as a dh beast, xc rig, or dirt jumper. it does all those well, almost an ace of all trades, if thats possible. it has a relatively short top tube when compared to the Intense line, but that could be easily fixed with stem length. I've found that it tracks well and likes to be in the air (jumping is easier on this than my old FSR, and similar to my old Intense Tazer slalom bike). you really cant go wrong with a heckler, nomad, or bullitt, just depends on how much travel you want and how heavy a bike you want. Ive never really found myself wishing for more travel.
oh, and i ride a heckler (maybe 06-07) as my AM bike. i absolutely love it. they are relatively inexpensive too. But it climbs really well with the fox dh5 w/ pro-pedal rear shock. the geometry is very neutral in that it doesn't differentiate itself as a dh beast, xc rig, or dirt jumper. it does all those well, almost an ace of all trades, if thats possible. it has a relatively short top tube when compared to the Intense line, but that could be easily fixed with stem length. I've found that it tracks well and likes to be in the air (jumping is easier on this than my old FSR, and similar to my old Intense Tazer slalom bike). you really cant go wrong with a heckler, nomad, or bullitt, just depends on how much travel you want and how heavy a bike you want. Ive never really found myself wishing for more travel.
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05-19-2010, 07:42 PM
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Too bad you missed the Kenda K-Rads at Sea Otter for $10-15 usually. those are like 50/50 dirt street.
Avid Mechanicals are the best IMO with Avid 7 levers (the kind with 2 adjusters on lever). Adjust the pads equally on both sides and they stop pretty damn good. I tried Hayes mechanical and they sucked, maybe they weren't setup right?
Avid Mechanicals are the best IMO with Avid 7 levers (the kind with 2 adjusters on lever). Adjust the pads equally on both sides and they stop pretty damn good. I tried Hayes mechanical and they sucked, maybe they weren't setup right?