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Post  N@th 2007-01-10, 06:10

Jim, saw this on STW. Thought it would be a good buy. You could swap you wheel set and brakes over no probs.

http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/read.php?f=5&i=465102&t=465102
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Post  Jase 2007-01-10, 06:25

If thats in alright nick (which looks like it is) thats a bit of a bargain.
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Post  N@th 2007-01-11, 07:01

Jim got it for £270 !!

JIM !!!! Tekfuel80ccy9

I reckon all he needs is the following:

Front Wheel
Rear Wheel
Front & Rear Disc
Shifters (this set comes with Dual Control bad boys)
All for £250
Its Disc Set 9 here:
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/acatalog/Disc_Brake_Kits.html

2 x tyres
Andy has loads of new tyres. Hes the rubber man!

1 x Cassette
1 x Chain
All for £25 (buy as a set)
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/acatalog/Cassettes.html

1 x Set of cables
£8
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/acatalog/Cables.html

1 x Rear Mech
£30
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/acatalog/Front_and_Rear_Mechs.html

So a total of £318 for brand new Shimano LX components, with Dual Control Levers and oily stoppers, all set for the hills and drops. Plus convert your Giant into a Singlespeed for the winter months of gloop!! !!!

I don't reckon you can bit that wheelset / shifter / brake deal. Even if you bought a wheelset (£90), levers £30, brakes £110 you still only £20 short !! Plus they are dual control.

Anyone think of anything else?
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Post  N@th 2007-01-11, 08:50

Oh, and some front spongers might help !!

Rock Shox Reba £150), Manitou Seven's, Marzochi MX Comp 120s (£125)

Or you'll pick some up on STW for £100
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Post  Jase 2007-01-11, 14:29

Don't forget the frame is corrected for 80mm at the front.
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Post  N@th 2007-01-11, 14:56

Jim, keep an eye on these:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rock-Shox-Judy-XC-Forks-80-100mm-Travel-Hydracoil_W0QQitemZ200066309593QQihZ010QQcategoryZ36135QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Post  superflyjim 2007-01-12, 11:29

ello ello
Right my trek Fuel 80 frame (2005) is on it's way.

Alex the top bloke that he is!!! bounce Laughing bounce Laughing

Has done me a massive favour by matching some of the prices on the Merlin website.
Now there is abit of confusion, I was under the impression that the frame was a 2006 one but it isn't!! So I was given advise by Alex mate @ Trek that the frame would take this fork no problems (my fault by giving him duff info);

http://www.fisheroutdoor.co.uk/public/index.php/product/forks/rockshox/tora_rock_shox_forks/RS021000.html


But I'm now worried that there will be to much travel/length on the fork as it can be adjusted from 85mm upto 130mm affraid , an Jase and Nath reckon the frame will only take a 80mm fork.What probs if any will an extra 5mm cause??????

HELP!!!!
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Post  N@th 2007-01-12, 15:17

Jim, I wouldn't worry too much about it. I had Rock Shox SIDs on my Litespeed which had 80mm geometry. Then I through 100mm Rebas on and to be honest it didn't feel any different.

On a full suss you prob wont notice 20mm, let alone 5mm. As the pivots should sort the lonher reach, and it shouldn't be as predominent.
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Post  superflyjim 2007-01-13, 05:52

Another question for the Masters of biking!!!!

Is it worth changing the Bottom Bracket as it's a Square Tapered one????

And if I can change it what would I change it too???

Cheers

"Padawan Holgate"
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Post  Tom 2007-01-13, 07:09

superflyjim wrote:
Is it worth changing the Bottom Bracket as it's a Square Tapered one????

And if I can change it what would I change it too???

I wouldn't bother - you'll have to change the chainset too. I've got that chainset on my bike, and very nice it is too. Very Happy

Nice frame BTW. Smile

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Post  superflyjim 2007-01-13, 07:16

Thanks Tom.

Infact thanks everyone for all your advise, it's nice to think that i can come on here and ask some "Nooby" question and not get the piss completely ripped out of me.

Or are you just waiting to do that tomorrow morning????

lol!
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Post  Jase 2007-01-13, 07:29

Agree with Tom, just keep it and think about changing when it wears out.

Apparantly sq taper BB's last longer than others e.g. splined but aren't quite as stiff.
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Post  N@th 2007-01-14, 08:07

Yes, I would stick with good old square taper. I don't know if its me I get through 2 - 3 ISIS BB's per year !!! They are SH*T !!!!

I changed my Rig in November, bought it in August!
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