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Hardrockz
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Location: Blue Springs, MO
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 Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 12:54 pm Post subject: FS budget bike build |
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I was wondering if someone could help me with some bike build questions? I am looking to build my first XC MTB with a budget of $800 & was wondering if I can even build something trail worthy with kind of budget? I currently ride a HT bike but would like to switch over to full suspension. Could anyone give me some ideas of a cheap but solid frame. I would like to go new on the frame but not sure if I can pull that off with my budget. Also what direction should I go with the components? Would it be worth yanking parts off my HT or should I just buy a build kit? I currently own a Hardrock sport with Scram X4 components, SR Suntour crank you know all the non fancy entry level stuff. I dont mind going a little cheaper on components cause I can always buy better stuff down the road. So if theres anyone with some ideas or builds they have done in the past please let me know. Thank alot  |
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element22
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Location: North York, ON
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| Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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Did you consider purchasing a complete bike? It would be cheaper in the long run...
If you sell off your exisiting bike you can also use the proceeds for your new one...If you have $800 and say sell off your present bike say for $300- 400 dollars you now have about $1100 - $1200 dollars for a FS bike..Which now is a good purchasing start...To further maximize your dollar consider purchasing last years model..At this time of year they are at a discount.
Cheers hope this helps
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fat_boy
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Location: space coast, FL
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| Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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Jensonusa.com has some good deals on frames as well as complete bikes.
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/dept/105-Frames.aspx
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Hardrockz
Joined: 02 Oct 2009
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Location: Blue Springs, MO
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| Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:18 am Post subject: |
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| Thanx for your responses I have considered selling off my hardtail to help finance my build but decided to keep it for a backup bike or to maybe switch off every once in a while but thanx for the idea. Also thanx to FAT BOY for the website I really like those jamis frames I have heared alot of good things about those bikes & the price is nice too. Thanx again guys for your imput it always helps to hear a fellow MTBers opinion. Later |
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