Hey, I decided that rather than polluting the 24" o' love thread I'd start a new one real quick.
I'm gettin' a Fall Guy soon, and I need to order some parts. I need wheels, cranks, pedals, tires, seat/post, and maybe a few other odds and ends.
I'm probably getting Profiles for cranks, since the bike comes w/ a Profile BB anyways. I can't decide on whether or not to splurge on a Ti spindle. How much lighter is it anyways? Also, what length cranks should I get? I've got size 11 or 11.5 shoes, and I ride in the middle of my feet. Will I have clearance w/ a 175mm crankset or should I go 170? My thinking is if I just go 175mm I can go for Madera cranks which are cheaper, since they don't come in 170mm.
Next, I need to figure out what fork to run. I've got both an 80mm Z1 III from last year and an 80mm MX Comp from last year as well. What should I run? I'm leaning towards the Z1 for strength, but will it be too heavy for my scrawny self?
Next, I've gotta figure out wheels. I'm gonna run an Odyssey Hazard rear hub, and either a QR or 20mm hub depending on fork. What do you guys think about Rhyno Lite XL wheels w/ 36h rear, 32h front, and alloy nips w/ DT butted spokes? Will the rear black rim work OK w/ brakes? Will it get all scratched? Does Sun make a silver Rhyno Lite XL 24" rim like they do for 26"?
Then comes tires. I think I'll either be on Kenda Kniptons or Kenda K-rads. I think I'll get a set of both. Does that sound good?
For pedals I think I'll run Odyssey of some sort, as they seem to be a good deal. Any other BMX pedals that are a blend of weight, performance, and price I should consider? Primos aren't grippy enough IMO so...
I've got an I-beam seat already so I think I'll just get an I-beam post for now, and then maybe later I'll get a Thomson and littler seat.
What brake pads do you guys run? I want a new set for my worn out Deores, but I have no clue what to get. Are Kool Stops good? What are the most powerful?
I'll probably have more questions along the way, but for now I'm finally done. :
Thanks a ton!
I'm gettin' a Fall Guy soon, and I need to order some parts. I need wheels, cranks, pedals, tires, seat/post, and maybe a few other odds and ends.
I'm probably getting Profiles for cranks, since the bike comes w/ a Profile BB anyways. I can't decide on whether or not to splurge on a Ti spindle. How much lighter is it anyways? Also, what length cranks should I get? I've got size 11 or 11.5 shoes, and I ride in the middle of my feet. Will I have clearance w/ a 175mm crankset or should I go 170? My thinking is if I just go 175mm I can go for Madera cranks which are cheaper, since they don't come in 170mm.
Next, I need to figure out what fork to run. I've got both an 80mm Z1 III from last year and an 80mm MX Comp from last year as well. What should I run? I'm leaning towards the Z1 for strength, but will it be too heavy for my scrawny self?
Next, I've gotta figure out wheels. I'm gonna run an Odyssey Hazard rear hub, and either a QR or 20mm hub depending on fork. What do you guys think about Rhyno Lite XL wheels w/ 36h rear, 32h front, and alloy nips w/ DT butted spokes? Will the rear black rim work OK w/ brakes? Will it get all scratched? Does Sun make a silver Rhyno Lite XL 24" rim like they do for 26"?
Then comes tires. I think I'll either be on Kenda Kniptons or Kenda K-rads. I think I'll get a set of both. Does that sound good?
For pedals I think I'll run Odyssey of some sort, as they seem to be a good deal. Any other BMX pedals that are a blend of weight, performance, and price I should consider? Primos aren't grippy enough IMO so...
I've got an I-beam seat already so I think I'll just get an I-beam post for now, and then maybe later I'll get a Thomson and littler seat.
What brake pads do you guys run? I want a new set for my worn out Deores, but I have no clue what to get. Are Kool Stops good? What are the most powerful?
I'll probably have more questions along the way, but for now I'm finally done. :
Thanks a ton!