bing Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Think I'm getting a Planet X frame to transfer all the parts off my mtb onto, I want something I can play about on but still a bit trialsy. My only worry is my forks maybe a little long for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Bing that's my plan! I still need a wealth of parts though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Mines quite simply a frame swap, barring any f**k ups. Dual disk, 203/180 brakes, 9 speed on the rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 "Easy" job then lol Anyone know why my frame is stickered up BULLDOG and if this is the original paint job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 "Easy" job then lol Anyone know why my frame is stickered up BULLDOG and if this is the original paint job? Should be, I've got an external headset I can use, that and the bb are the only hiccups I can see. Only thing I'm going to fin strange is that it's nearly 100mm shorter than my mtb. Should be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Think I'm getting a Planet X frame to transfer all the parts off my mtb onto, I want something I can play about on but still a bit trialsy. My only worry is my forks maybe a little long for it Ive been riding trialsy on my Kona Cinder Cone. Serious fun, tempted by some brakes with a little more power and a Pro2 on the rear. Suprised this shimano hub hasnt gone bang yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I've got juicy 3's with Clark's sintered pads, and Aztec waves rotors on mine, they are quite good to be fair. A bike with a lot less weight would be better though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Ah nice. I'm all about vbrakes though but I need a good setup that doesn't cost too much, any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetecmk2 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 pics!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Deore arms, XTR or SD7 lever, linear slick cable. Pads depend on what riding you'll be doing though personally I'd go for trialtech pads or heatsink yellows in heatsink cnc v backings with a grind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Deore arms, XTR or SD7 lever, linear slick cable. Pads depend on what riding you'll be doing though personally I'd go for trialtech pads or heatsink yellows in heatsink cnc v backings with a grind tried and tested by your good self? these are LX...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Retro-shimano-deore-lx-br-m600-v-brakes-front-and-rear-/321315266739?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item4acfe1e0b3#ht_331wt_1184 or did you mean the newer black deore ones? i wont run a grind, at least not yet. am looking at the onza pads from tarty for £5 a pair - the reviews look good, anyone tried them? Edited February 13, 2014 by marshole82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 If you want to keep a smooth rim then try the heatsink yellows, they're awesome but deadly when it gets damp! Also, those LX arms should be stiff enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted February 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 heatsink yellows - i'll remember that for when i'm up and running! I've just bought myself a front hub. i'm using my big mammoth rims until i'm sure i want to do this and can afford a trials setup, but it currently has an atomlabs 20mm axle hub. so £20 delivered for an echo hub didn't seem a bad idea. once it's here i need to try my hand at wheel building! joy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Just make sure your spoke lengths are right and you'll be fine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 There's a good guide in the beginner's forum for wheel building which I use and works a dream. Mammoths will be fine for now, I used them when I used to ride years ago. Still got my old back wheel in full use on the back of my Dads mtb! http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/topic/80777-how-to-build-a-wheel/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 If you want to keep a smooth rim then try the heatsink yellows, they're awesome but deadly when it gets damp! Also, those LX arms should be stiff enough! Just seen the price of the yellows....ouch £50 for front and rear. Can't afford that unfortunately! May have to plump for something cheaper, half. That cost ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Put a wanted post up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Well I've started now!! Anyone want an Atomlabs 920f 20mm axle front disc hub? £20 posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) Anyone have any idea what these guides on the top tube are? The 'normal' guides follow on all the way to the mech hanger, so I assume these other ones are for the rear brake but I can't see how they provide any force against the pull of the inner cable? Edited February 15, 2014 by marshole82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetecmk2 Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) they are to secure hydraulic hose to the frame, you can get clips that snap into those, but most people use zip ties! Edited February 15, 2014 by zetecmk2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Ah bugger. I don't like zip ties and I'm running vees. What sort of clips are these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/rim_brake_spares/onza_hose_clip/c5p324.html Halfrauds sell em if you're desperate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 You guys are so damn helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) Not sure if you can run vee's in that case. You'd think there would be solution for that... Edited February 15, 2014 by Pete.M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetecmk2 Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 you can run vee's but need a long unbroken outer to the arms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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