Built nearly entirely out of used and spare parts, I have built a bike for our local single track. The bike's total weight is 30.5lbs using the bathroom scale method.
Frame '02 Haro Escape 8.3
Fork Marzocchi Z1 (modified)
Fork Arch Blackspire
Brake set (2) Avid Juicy7
Shifter Shimano Deore...
Start here to decide - http://www.mtbr.com/reviewscrx.aspx
A lot of things are personal preference. I would start by upgrading that which connects you to the bike and the bike to the road- grips, pedals, and tires. For strictly urban free ride, my personal choices would be ODI Ruffian...
The Panic Pro needs a new fork and new pedals at least. Suntour XC? That's some WalMart ish.
If you're spending any money at all on it, why not just buy a good used bike?
It's not a bad bike, but you'll find yourself looking to upgrade rather quickly. It's best to start with something more specifically freeride oriented.
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Every year the city of Chicago dyes the river a shade of green reminiscent of Mountain Dew. It's part of our...
Go with the 50mm, aside from the great steering feel a shorty stem will give you, the Thomson 50 looks amazing...
That photo was taken after installing and abusing it. They're built to last. :thumb:
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36 x 15. It's intense fun on the local singletracks with its obscene head angle.
I love my Planet X Zebdi frame so much that I want another one. Unfortunately, PX discontinued it. What's a similar alternative to this frame? I haven't ridden anything with the same amazing geometry. I don't care if it has a seat or not.
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