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xjr400 · **Posts:** 233

Ok thank you guys hopefully get a few sesions over xmas if can get in time if any u feel like a ride

andydd · **Posts:** 1335

xjr400 wrote:

Weres that aborad mate

Cheers mate would a hard tail be ok for danbury as ill try get it n get a few seshes in b4 xmas

b4 start building one

Yep french alps, pretty much the Mecca for DH mountain biking, imagine a whole town overrun with riders and amazing runs from xc to green to black DH.

Andy

xjr400 · **Posts:** 233

Green to black r they diffrent levels then sorry for all the qs

andydd · **Posts:** 1335

Green, blue, red n black = easy to hard although interpretation varies.

xjr400 · **Posts:** 233

Ok thakyou

gattonero · **Posts:** 12 **Location:** London, Harringay

xjr400 wrote:

iv done it be for i build a fit custom bmx i no easier then dh bikes. I also started building a dirt jumper but had to sell the frame and forks so am hoping to start again but got my eyes on my mates p1. The best bit is i have some goodies left over for it

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But that's not what i would like advise with
I really like kona stinky (what's the best kona stinky coiler dawg etc) I want to build a free-ride/dh bike for Danbury chick-sands etc.

I was thinking about building one as I don't reckon id be able to get the money to go out and buy one in one go so i was going to buy bits buy bits at least that way i no what i got underneath me

but Im not really into specs eg: good wheels gearing forks seats

so would like help I no its going to cost more in the long run but you have to do what you have to do nowadays.

Thank you for reading

As far as groupset, can't recommend Shimano enough. drivetrain is reliable, easy to set up and maintain. Their disk brakes are the best Q/P, great feeling also. Would only upgrade with Hope or Magura (means more cash).
As far as suspensions, Rock Shox has got better in the last years. I ride mainly Manitou's but have to say that on the same price I've had better feelings form Reba's, Sid's and Lyrics.
Can't give you much advice about today's brands, I've always ridden Mavic Crossrides or custom builds on Dt or Xtr's on Dt swiss rims or Shimano's onto Sun rims. The latter I do always recommend.

xjr400 · **Posts:** 233

Hii mate i got shimion break hydros not sure what model again. I no the front break is 160mm and the backs 185mm mate

xjr400 · **Posts:** 233

I was thinking for the fr/dh bike
kona frame prbs stinky
pig fsa head set?
sun rims (wat about halo sas?)
my breaks shimino
rox or mazzokii forks?
shimino rear mec
dmr crissis cranks?
Dmr chain tensioner?
24 7 stem?
dmr v8 pedels?
kenda or maxxis tyers?
any tubes
gusset grips
got some nice french bars cant rember make on one my other bikes
hope qr seat clamp

poss hope qr wheel spindels

not to sure bout hubs
spokes
rear shock prbs keep standard till build and get a few rides in

gearing
and rear shock later on

wat people think i onley no dirt jump bits n bmx

got some off above laying round i can put in use for now

unityjon · **Posts:** 2082 **Location:** Southend

xjr400 wrote:

Hii mate i got shimion break hydros not sure what model again. I no the front break is 160mm and the backs 185mm mate

you need the bigger brake on the front :!:

xjr400 · **Posts:** 233

Really as its bigger bigger on front on jump bikes

unityjon · **Posts:** 2082 **Location:** Southend

Bigger on anything ! jump bikes, XC, motorcars motor biikes

xjr400 · **Posts:** 233

Really learn some thing new each day

unityjon · **Posts:** 2082 **Location:** Southend

To be fair many (push) bikes only have rear brake if you're hard and wear your trousers around your knees and dont wash properly.

xjr400 · **Posts:** 233

Lol
what am i then i dont have break aha

xjr400 · **Posts:** 233

My breaks are shimon diatech
well thats what they say and i was told they were shimon when i get erm

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