setting up 2 bikes-DJ and all mtn/FR
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.
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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if you are looking for a am/freeride bike I am selling my 08 giant reign x. Its built up really nicely with a full sram xo drivetrain, dhx 5 rear shock, xt cranks avid elixir brakes and a whole bunch of other goodies. If you are interested I could get you some pics and a full parts list on the build.
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ive been pretty sick the last few days.blood infections can kill you,or so i found out lol.-100 for kaiser
anyway for brakes im going to pick up some hayes strokers.not sure on which model yet.the avid BB7 are nice but i cant find any info on if they self adjust.
for a fork i have a couple 14omm foxs and rockshox lined up.depends on which comes up first.
got my cranks today. now all thats left is a wheel set.the combos from pricepoint and jenson are nicely priced.
looking at the shimano xt/wtb combos or the ryno lites.not sure yet.
since im not a big big air person i figure they will be fine.this rumble frame is a beast
anyway for brakes im going to pick up some hayes strokers.not sure on which model yet.the avid BB7 are nice but i cant find any info on if they self adjust.
for a fork i have a couple 14omm foxs and rockshox lined up.depends on which comes up first.
got my cranks today. now all thats left is a wheel set.the combos from pricepoint and jenson are nicely priced.
looking at the shimano xt/wtb combos or the ryno lites.not sure yet.
since im not a big big air person i figure they will be fine.this rumble frame is a beast
ive been pretty sick the last few days.blood infections can kill you,or so i found out lol.-100 for kaiser
anyway for brakes im going to pick up some hayes strokers.not sure on which model yet.the avid BB7 are nice but i cant find any info on if they self adjust.
for a fork i have a couple 14omm foxs and rockshox lined up.depends on which comes up first.
got my cranks today. now all thats left is a wheel set.the combos from pricepoint and jenson are nicely priced.
looking at the shimano xt/wtb combos or the ryno lites.not sure yet.
since im not a big big air person i figure they will be fine.this rumble frame is a beast
anyway for brakes im going to pick up some hayes strokers.not sure on which model yet.the avid BB7 are nice but i cant find any info on if they self adjust.
for a fork i have a couple 14omm foxs and rockshox lined up.depends on which comes up first.
got my cranks today. now all thats left is a wheel set.the combos from pricepoint and jenson are nicely priced.
looking at the shimano xt/wtb combos or the ryno lites.not sure yet.
since im not a big big air person i figure they will be fine.this rumble frame is a beast
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i changed out the cranks.all the reveiws ive read post that the fsa GAPs are week/break easy.picked up a set of 09 TRUVATIV HUSSEFELT CRKST 175 ROCKGUARD
oh, i'm sending you those pics tonight
