[DukeNukem3d]

hello,

I want to use a 24 pornking for DH. Is this possible? I have a Monster T in my shed and was wondering if it was possible to do so. My Monster T is from 2000 and has about 175mm of travel. If the Pornking is not good for dh-ing, then I would like to ask if it is a good idea to put a Monster T in it. I am new, tried the search but this isnt on the forum yet

Thanks :dancing:

 

[Matt D]

Well, anything can go downhill, if that's what you mean by DH. If you mean DH racing, then it's far from the best choice.

It'll be a burly hardtail with a monster on it (see Sticky: Burly Hardtails) and will take plenty of abuse, and be fun to screw around on. But I don't think it's going to be the best choice for one specific type of riding.

But if it's what you have, ride it!

 

[DukeNukem3d]

Well, anything can go downhill, if that's what you mean by DH. If you mean DH racing, then it's far from the best choice.

It'll be a burly hardtail with a monster on it (see Sticky: Burly Hardtails) and will take plenty of abuse, and be fun to screw around on. But I don't think it's going to be the best choice for one specific type of riding.

But if it's what you have, ride it!

Ah ok, then it will be burly! I dont care.
I was just interested if the Pornking can handle that kind of fork and what is possible if it is inserted, thanks.

 

[Captain Crunch]

It will be possible to go 200 miles an hour and to land 100 foot drops to flat. Make sure you install Gazzalodi 3.0's front and rear on 24inch, 48 spoke wheels, too. Don't forget the profile cranks and 4130 cromo handlebars, if you don't the world will laugh at you and call you a Momma's Boy.

 

[DukeNukem3d]

Ehmm yeah right man...

for the people who are serious, this is my bike now:

ofcourse Ill install some 8" brakes and put stickers back on.

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

i love the old school monster t, siiiick

 

[mcA896]

i would think that it would be better than the toy 3/4. isnt the pornking the one with the way slack angles?

 

[DukeNukem3d]

i would think that it would be better than the toy 3/4. isnt the pornking the one with the way slack angles?

what do u mean with way slack angles? and why is it better than the toy3/4?
Im dutch so thats why dont understand things like slack angles...lol

 

[The Kadvang]

i would think that it would be better than the toy 3/4. isnt the pornking the one with the way slack angles?

Seat angle mainly. It was designed as a slalom/4x bike as opposed to the Toy which is more of a street/all around ht.

 

[J]

Im dutch so thats why dont understand things like slack angles...lol

No wonder your rear brake lever is on he WRONG side. : :eviltongu
-J

 

[DukeNukem3d]

No wonder your rear brake lever is on he WRONG side. : :eviltongu
-J

Oh...well Im sorry, these brakes dont show that when I installed them. Some country produced these things like that for people who drive motorcycles and ehmm, that country would be stupid right? Guess what? I drive a motorcycle and the brake on my PK is a Hayes.

 

[mcA896]

the slack angles will make the bike more stable on the downhills, but the cornering, etc. will suffer on tight, twisty switchbacks and stuff like that.

 

[mcA896]

btw, nice build so far, might wanna think about some 8inch rotors, at least up front, for the DH'ing.

 

[Guess?Who]

I rode a hard tail DH for 2 seasons until I was able to get a FS. Let me tell you it's HARD, especially on your back. At least you have A Monster and disc brakes. You just have to worry about your rear going over your head on flowy drops to tranny.

 

[Glennder!!]

I too have been racing a HT for DH for the past few years and it kicks a$$. It is not because I can't afford a FS but because I enjoy it. Build that thing up and point it down hill.

 

[DukeNukem3d]

Ehmm yeah right man...

for the people who are serious, this is my bike now:

ofcourse Ill install some 8" brakes and put stickers back on.

yeah ill do install some 8" they are actually now on the way.

 

[DukeNukem3d]

So, what about the geometry, is it ****ed up by the monster or what?
I dont like SC forks by the way, hahaha

 

[mcA896]

IMO, for its intended use, the monster suits the bike excellent. personally, i might like a monster on my ht at some time. if you can ride it like it is, hit it up

 

[DukeNukem3d]

I dont know what hub to put as rear hub...Any suggestions? I still have a deore here, but will itl be no good for DH?