Bobo_Grimmer Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Hello guys, I'm building a trial bike, over time, around a pashley 26mhz. (i like the geo ) But i want it to be a bike i can ride into town on a sunny day or go out in the trails but still ride a bit of trials. Hope that makes sense. I haven't got endless amounts of cash to flap under peoples noses so i just want to get parts that are good but reasonably prised. Anyone have any view's or ideas for parts i could use on this? I'm havent made to many decisions yet so i'm open to any suggestions. i had my eye on these forks http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/116985.html or something like them. Was thinking of going for cable disc on the front and V on the rear. Maybe 6 or 7 speed but what size chain ring on the front? will more than likely go for V8's...... stem choice? sorry if it's all a bit random. Any help would be great. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Prodigy Trials. Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Personally I wouldn't pay £180 for some Suntour forks when you can get Fox forks for around £280 on some sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Personally I wouldn't pay £180 for some Suntour forks when you can get Fox forks for around £280 on some sites. I wouldn't go as far as to say use Fox forks, but suntour forks are a bit pants, usually. You might get away with some lowered Marzocchi MX pro or comp forks, or the nearest new pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_Grimmer Posted February 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Ok cool, thank you. I'm not to Clued up on sus forks you see. I'll have a rumage on the net. Any thoughts on gearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Gearing-wise you'll be OK using Middleburns with 22t ring and an 8sp cassette. You can get an 8sp kool chain, but it's slightly too thick for 8sp really. Use a road bike cassette though, or at least something that's at most 22t on the largest ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_Grimmer Posted February 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Gearing-wise you'll be OK using Middleburns with 22t ring and an 8sp cassette. You can get an 8sp kool chain, but it's slightly too thick for 8sp really. Use a road bike cassette though, or at least something that's at most 22t on the largest ring. Super. I'll look into them At the mo i have an almost ridable bike so if i can get it up and running then i can save some pennies for bigger purchases such as forks, wheels ect. Will be really nice if i can get it built before the summer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_Grimmer Posted February 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 (edited) I didn't mention earlier but i have never built a bike before but this is a project/learning curve i want to work on. So in trying to save money, because i'm poor, this is a selection of bits for one idea...... Drive chain Cranks (remember the pashley is blue......) these are not cheap! so the cranks will have to wait. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Kits.aspx?ModelID=3346 from £150 shifter http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=22765 £20 8 sp cassette (11-28) http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=31547 £12 Not shore on this but.... Rear derailleur ether http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=22764 £32 or http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=30631 £20 Not shore on the right chain yet.... maybe this? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25431 £12 or this maybe http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?product_id=175&category_id=7 £14 The rear hope hub i have at the mo has, i think, only 20 or so engagement points in it! it's crazy! but i see the hope rear hub on tarty isn't cheap I think the cassette choise i have made here may fit on my current hub so i may be able to live with the old one till i can save enough to get a whole new rear wheel. I have a set of forks i can spray up and wack on too till i can get some nice sus. Maybe these http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=47611 or something in that price range. I'm not a hard core brilliently skilled rider so i'm not looking for an apsolutely awesome oh my god set up but just something good value for money and reliable. Edited February 20, 2010 by Bobo_Grimmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=22764 £32 http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?product_id=175&category_id=7 £14 Those. The chain will be a little bit thick, probably. You'll see, lol. Also, shorter mech is better. I used a sora super-short cage road mech, and a 9sp shifter and a cassette modified to run two gears - trials and fast. Might be an option for you too, it's not that hard to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_Grimmer Posted February 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Those. The chain will be a little bit thick, probably. You'll see, lol. Also, shorter mech is better. I used a sora super-short cage road mech, and a 9sp shifter and a cassette modified to run two gears - trials and fast. Might be an option for you too, it's not that hard to do. yeah sounds cool. it did cross my mind but wasn't shore if it were viable. Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxis26 Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 I wouldn't go as far as to say use Fox forks, but suntour forks are a bit pants, usually. You might get away with some lowered Marzocchi MX pro or comp forks, or the nearest new pair. dirt jam pros by marzocchi forks arnt all that bad either and last time i looked you could get a set for under £100 but if you r budget is 180 have a jook at the "dirt jumper series" as they have a little more adjustment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 If you want some Dirt Jump forks, these seem to be the bargain of the century. DJ1: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Marzocchi_Dirt_Jumper_1_100mm_Travel_Suspension_Forks/5360040015/ DJ2: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Marzocchi_Dirt_Jumper_2_100mm_Travel_Suspension_Forks/5360040016/ The DJ1 is 20mm axle though, watch out for that. Neither of them have v-brake mounts either, just in cae you were wondering. They're good forks but not necessarily for a trials bike - they weigh a ton! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totaltrials Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 I think the Suntour forks will be ok. They get a bad rep because of the cheap forks they put on cheap atb's get abused. The Duro forks will be good. And with magnesium legs, relatively lightweight aswell as adjustable travel and rebound. Although it doesn't look like they have a lockout feature which might be good if you're planning on doing the odd bit of trials. If you do go for those forks, give me a shout as I can do them cheaper than £175. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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