I'm looking to replace my BMX with a 26" DJ/Street bike. I want to buy a frame only and build it up. I want sliding vert. or horizontal dropouts, disc mounts, 4" fork compatability, 1 1/8", and a MTB BB. I've been looking at both the Evil DOC and Specialized P. 3 frames. I'm leaning towards the DOC because of the sliding drop outs and the fact it's steel. Plus Evil has good customer service and I can pick one up for around 450 at Beyond Bikes. What do you guys think I should get? I'm open to suggestions. Also, I'm 5' 9", so I think I'll go for a small sized bike. Is that a good choice? Thanks for your help!
What frame to buy?
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after coming from bmx, to mtb, and back to bmx, i can say, invest in a really nice bmx. they go good, and best of all stop good.
I really don't like BMX that much. It's really quite painful. My joints ache after I ride and I am constantly getting hurt. I've got a pimp bike, it's just I prefer MTB. I have narrowed my choice to either a DOC or a Black Market MOB. What do you guys think?
the DOC's are nice. Right now i'm saving money so i can order a simple bike co. 509 frame. They come in vertical dropouts but Oscar is going to build my frame with horizontals. I cant say i'd even think of getting anything else.
www.simplebikeco.com
www.simplebikeco.com
get a soul cycles roscoe
sinister dna. sliding drop outs that are super easy to use and stiff as hell. bb is very thick and can take tons af bb grinds. the bike was designed around an 80mm fork but can be ridden comfortably with 55-110 in my experience. perfect geometry and awesome paint/construction
try the banshee scratch! I have one it I love it. Also i've heard it feels most like a bmx out of any other mtb frame. So give it a try! and it does fit all of your specifications.
http://www.beyondbikes.com/bb/ItemMatrix.asp?GroupCode=FR-BAN-Scrat05&MatrixType=1
http://www.beyondbikes.com/bb/ItemMatrix.asp?GroupCode=FR-BAN-Scrat05&MatrixType=1
if it was between the doc and the black market, i would go with the black market. it's basically designed by s&m and it's has a lot of bmx related geometry. coming from bmx to mtn bike, you would be a lot more comfortable on that bike. plus i think it makes a more badass dj bike.
revel bikes has custom frames for like 600!!
The other bikes are just too expensive. I work at a shop that can get Evil frames so it's pretty cheap. The others are pretty expensive. I just can't decide if I want a short or a long. What do you think? Are there any DOC owners who would recommend either size?
EDIT:
I looked at Revell bikes and I'm seriously considering one.
EDIT:
I looked at Revell bikes and I'm seriously considering one.
Get the DOC at beyond bikes. Coupon code THANX ends today. 20% off! That's a killer deal for a frame that doesn't go on sale.
Oops nevermind, I saw some small print that says no frames. It lets you apply the discount though... hmm
The Black Market is much nicer than the DOC. The Doc has a high bottom bracket and doesn't feel as good jumping or cornering as the MOB. Supercross makes a really nice steel HT the MX 26 $450:
www.supercrossbmx.com
www.supercrossbmx.com
i'd go for the 06 p3 frame personaly, but go with the doc it sounds like a good match for you and get the long, once you get used to it it'll be fine plus if your still growing it will save you some money so you dont have to back and get a bigger frame when tha small gets to small for you.(thats a heck of a long sentence though)
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hey bicyclist. since you used to bmx(still do). what rim do you think i should get for my specialized fuse 4(big city light/black lable/big fat rim)? thanks.
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