Rexy
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Post by Rexy on Sept 26, 2004 11:05:58 GMT 8
ive decided im going to build a bike up, so now i need a frame to start off with  id prefer if it had cranks in it already, but no nessecary, basically wanting anything cheap (you guys said you had some old frames yesterday...) thanks for any help, oh and are you guys all running hs33s? |
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Post by Dave on Sept 26, 2004 19:08:22 GMT 8
hey Rex was cool to have you along. me n Robin have got some frames hanging around, the one I've got is just a 14inch Avanti MTB frame, it's got some cranks in it with a small bashguard and I think it may even still have a headset in too. I've also got a good quality bar/stem to go on it. Robin has a Specialized RockHopper frame, I'm sure he'll fill ya in on the details  HS33's are pretty much the standard rear trials brake(lotsa $$), although V brakes can be set up to have ample bite. AK from Canberra (hiya Adam) was over here for a while and he was killing any obstacles in his path using only V brakes. Remember you'll need a reasonable rear wheel. etc etc |
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Post by neil on Sept 26, 2004 22:18:34 GMT 8
don't spend too much on a seat yeah V's would be the cheap way to go. :oAK is from newcastle |
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Post by admin on Sept 26, 2004 23:43:31 GMT 8
Pieter still swears by V-brakes; and he does impressive stuff also!
I have a rockhopper hanging around - has a home-done (crappy) paintjob, and must warn you it has been welded at cracks; but seems fine now.
You can just have the bare frame if you want it. (gotta promise you come riding with us!)
There's a good shimano BB and Raceface headset in it though I'll ask a bit for if you want them.
Don't have cranks for you.
Whatever you decide to get post it here and we will help you set it up properly.
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Post by Rexxy on Sept 28, 2004 16:02:49 GMT 8
ah good to see theres a few frames, you guys wouldnt happen to have pics would you? how much are you guys wanting for them?, they both seem like theyd do me fine, oh robin what size is the rockhopper? im also after every part other than pedals (although limited funds at the moment ive only got 40 bucks) cheers for the help ps, hs33s are around 250 a set arent they? think it will be v brakes for me... |
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Post by Rex on Sept 28, 2004 16:05:45 GMT 8
oh one more thing, what kind of gearing setup are you guys using, i had a look at the bikes and it seemed like a road cassete with only 3 or 4 gears?
how much would something like that be, or is it possible to go singlespeed?
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Post by neil on Sept 28, 2004 21:07:23 GMT 8
Brakes; hs33s are around $250 per wheel but you can get em for $280 a pair on ebay go the V's for $20 i'd say! You can always upgrade later. Gears; Run a 20 or 22 front cog (depends on what bashring). can run a full 8 speed rear cassette, but shorten the chain and preferably run a short cage derailleur - you won't be using bigger on the rear than what you're running on the front (I think the other guys run 20 front, 18 rear). Stock bike rules are 5 (or 6?) working gears. I run 6 gears from a 8 speed road cassette (with the top 2 removed). I've got a 6 speed hub. You'll be going the full 8 speed - just fill with spacers or leave the full cassette! So maybe grab a second hand mountain bike and swap out the frame and fork, ditch the front shifter and run the bashring. Make sure the rear rim is fairly sturdy but not rediculously heavy. me and luke have DX32 rear rims. We'll have to see what sorta 2nd hand hardtail you can get for around $400. Dave can tell ya how to make a bashguard yourself, so maybe all you need is the 2nd hand bike and robins frame. Oh and steal an old chromo fork from the back of a bike shop at night hehe. Anyway, it's up to you! You might like to check out the prices of a new raceline rhino 20" and 26", they used to be really cheap but they are a bit more nowadays maybe? not sure. |
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Post by Dave on Sept 28, 2004 21:07:33 GMT 8
common gearing is 22(front), 18(rear). basic roadie cassettes AND a roadie derailleur (Sora is common). um, no pics but can bring it along for next time you're out ;D V brakes will do fine (ive even considered going back to V's at times  ) I think the Rockhopper is slightly smaller than my Avanti. |
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Post by neil on Sept 28, 2004 21:29:37 GMT 8
eh i'm 18 on the front
I don't even know what on the rear... it's 3rd gear...
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Post by BREEDY on Sept 28, 2004 21:31:32 GMT 8
hey guys
I just bought a rhino 26 a month ago for $690 delivered its been great for the price, only probs ive had have been the pedals they snapped in half after a week and the BB constantly comes lose.Ive upgraded the brakes too hs33 only $260 for front and rear from the uk site chain reaction cycles it took 4 days to get here !!!and i live in the country (I can not say enough about how good CRC are! they rock!!)
so all up a brand spankin trials bike for $850 cant complain about that!
P.S just checked CRC and hs33 are on special
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Post by Dave on Sept 28, 2004 21:59:29 GMT 8
hey Breedy
whereabouts in the country??
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Post by neil on Sept 28, 2004 22:02:45 GMT 8
up north somewhere if i remember right... it's on here somewhere
where did you buy the rhino from breeds?
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Post by neil on Sept 28, 2004 22:06:45 GMT 8
ps i did a about a 85cm sidehop today whooohaa
highest ever.
onto a log at kings park.
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Post by BREEDY on Sept 29, 2004 5:15:19 GMT 8
yep Port Hedland I got the Rhino from www.cyclelink.com.au they are in victoria and they were pretty good to deal with took about two weeks to get the bike.(they have only raceline trials bikes as far as i could tell and they are listed under scooters and misc. ) |
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Post by Rexxy on Sept 29, 2004 19:46:55 GMT 8
i think i might go for a nice little avanti, as putting in cranks ect scare me, how much are you wanting for the lot Dave? ive got like 30 bucks currently so i may have to save some more though, ah well, i think i should go for a build up, as going out and buying a complete bike is in the 400 bucks ballpark isnt it?, and im a bit screwed no money coming for my birthday as i need a new fullface motorbike helmet, i can barely get mine over my head.....  , so i think i may start from a frame, often you can pick up ridgid forks second hand from the tip ;D so i may check there, i think ill start out with a cheapy and upgrade as i get money/kill things, im only 45kg but i pack a punch though im not too hard on parts, lists of kills includes an alex bmx rim though, that just scared me when i killed it....enough of a ramble about killed parts though, do you guys think this is the way to go i personally do so now looking for opinions and bits and pieces |
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Post by Rex on Sept 30, 2004 19:27:07 GMT 8
CHANGE OF SITUATION
i keep ripping pants and dropping chains, my mums told me to stop ripping them or i can buy my own...so i need a chainguide or something......
so now im probably looking at robins frame, good news goes with teh bad, and im currently negotiating getting an old united that i can use parts off free, so hope i get that
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Post by admin on Sept 30, 2004 23:06:37 GMT 8
Well, I'm sure me'n dave can work something out for you. His frame is still quite nice so he'll probably want a few bucks for it. Mine's fairly trashed (but pretty rideable) so you can have it.
What do you need all up? You can have my frame with BB, no headset. I can also give you a rear wheel - Mammoth laced to an XTR hub. But the hub is trashed so you'll want a new one I think.
Maybe if you ask him nicely and do him sexual favours you might get dave's crankset and other bits for a good price?
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Post by neil on Sept 30, 2004 23:54:54 GMT 8
dave would do it for peanuts!
for his white elephant that is.
hey rexy try wearing shorts! works for me anyway.
what is a united?
(luke and i are riding friday night in town)
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Post by Rex on Oct 1, 2004 16:10:15 GMT 8
oh who cares about my situation, ill make myself a bashy instead all go on the trialsy, i think ill go with the rockhopper (cheapness factor), ill take the rear wheel, is the hub still useable? how much you wanting for that little lot? ah and dave, i think im in need of a crankset, how much?, and you hinted you had a bar/stem? |
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Post by neil on Oct 1, 2004 17:58:05 GMT 8
yeah i just checked my situation, i have $14.01 in the bank. hmmmm no dvd burner for me.
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Post by Rex on Oct 13, 2004 11:47:48 GMT 8
hey, im going to get a job very soon (hopefully at a bikeshop  , so im thinking i might just get a cheap trials bike (rhino or one of those montys), they retail for just under 400 bucks dont they? ps, new record for me today, i did 5 backhops and im learning to japslap, got everything except the brakes in. |
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Post by admin on Oct 13, 2004 17:08:58 GMT 8
Rhino's are pretty popular in WA. Cheap-but-hardy beginner bikes. Huxter has a good deal on his website at the moment: Monty X-Alp with Maguras for $395! If you want that let me know quick and I'll get it in for you. www.monty.com.auI'd almost be tempted to buy the bike and strip off the maguras! |
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Post by neil on Oct 13, 2004 18:05:13 GMT 8
hs11's are weaker than hs33's. that deal will be around for a while, no rush my 2c |
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Post by Rex on Oct 14, 2004 9:18:03 GMT 8
well if anyone does want the brakes....i wouldnt mine just vees. So do you think the monty is a better deal than the rhino? hmm just need a job...currently have 10 bucks  |
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, so i think i may start from a frame, often you can pick up ridgid forks second hand from the tip ;D so i may check there, i think ill start out with a cheapy and upgrade as i get money/kill things, im only 45kg but i pack a punch though im not too hard on parts, lists of kills includes an alex bmx rim though, that just scared me when i killed it....enough of a ramble about killed parts though, do you guys think this is the way to go i personally do so now looking for opinions and bits and pieces 
, so im thinking i might just get a cheap trials bike (rhino or one of those montys), they retail for just under 400 bucks dont they?