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jerseydirt

jerseydirt

Turbo Monkey
May 6, 2007
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I know this probably doesn't belong in this forum, but getting the xc forum to respond is like getting a person to wake up from a coma.

So I got a specialized 08 epic pro frame off warrantee from an 03 xc expert complete bike. The specialized rep I talked to gave me pity for riding an Iron Horse.

I have a medium budget being as I need money for a Sweet new 09 dhr. Help me with a build!:confused:
 
jimmydean

jimmydean

The Official Meat of Ridemonkey
Sep 10, 2001
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I got an awesome semi-build kit for my existing DH bike off ebay as brand new take offs. I got wheels (with tires and tubes) and Hayes Stroker disc brakes, and a SRAM 9 speed cassette for $300.

For XC crap, you should be able to find a complete or mostly complete build kit on the cheap this time of year.
 
Gex

Gex

Turbo Monkey
Oct 29, 2004
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And now for the non hippy douche view.

Fork-RS Recon SL
Cranks- LX outboard
Brakes- Juicy 5's, Stroker trails
Components- X.9 w/X.7 shifters, XT w/lx
Wheels- Mavic Crosstrails
Bar/Stem- Easton EA 70's on a RF dues oe ea70 stem
 
moff_quigley

moff_quigley

Why don't you have a seat over there?
Jan 27, 2005
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Gex said:
And now for the non hippy douche view.

Fork-RS Recon SL
Cranks- LX outboard
Brakes- Juicy 5's, Stroker trails
Components- X.9 w/X.7 shifters, XT w/lx
Wheels- Mavic Crosstrails
Bar/Stem- Easton EA 70's on a RF dues oe ea70 stem
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I'd go with something more or less like this. You'd save some cash going full LX or X.7. You can probably get better wheels and/or fork if you go used.
 
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skunkty14

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May 29, 2007
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pinkshirtphotos said:
sell frame, buy a 29ss, grow a pair, ride it rigid.
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Didn't you sell your bike(s) to help pay for a dirtbike aways back? And now you're attempting to tell someone to "grow a pair"? At least we now know your newly acquired grammar skills didn't push any of the stupidity out of your brain, possibly just any rational thinking ability.

:bonk:
 
TreeSaw

TreeSaw

Mama Monkey
Oct 30, 2003
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moff_quigley said:
I'd go with something more or less like this. You'd save some cash going full LX or X.7. You can probably get better wheels and/or fork if you go used.
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Gex said:
And now for the non hippy douche view.

Fork-RS Recon SL
Cranks- LX outboard
Brakes- Juicy 5's, Stroker trails
Components- X.9 w/X.7 shifters, XT w/lx
Wheels- Mavic Crosstrails
Bar/Stem- Easton EA 70's on a RF dues oe ea70 stem
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What they said. Definintely check out ebay and the classifieds (here) as there are some great oem take-offs that you can buy quite inexpensively.
 
ire

ire

Turbo Monkey
Aug 6, 2007
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I'd wait to purchase anything until around Christmas and see what the online retailers do. If you believe all the media hype there should be some good deals. Other than that, Ebay has had some great deals as well
 
pinkshirtphotos

pinkshirtphotos

site moron
Jul 5, 2006
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skunkty14 said:
Didn't you sell your bike(s) to help pay for a dirtbike aways back? And now you're attempting to tell someone to "grow a pair"? At least we now know your newly acquired grammar skills didn't push any of the stupidity out of your brain, possibly just any rational thinking ability.

:bonk:
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no, i sold my downhill bike. i bought a dirtbike and my 29er ss. haven't been happier since. i do sometimes still play on the small wheels for laughs.
 
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