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Freeride Set Up - Banshee Wildcard

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Chimp
Mar 3, 2004
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Hey guys... what do you think of this set up?

I´m gonna build this bike as an all around freerider... I´ll ride some DH´s and DJ´s too.

FRAME Medium Mango Banshee Wildcard
REAR SHOCK Marzocchi Roco Air TST R
FORK MARZOCCHI 55 TST2
HANDLEBAR FUNN Full On 50mm
GRIPS Funn Combat Grip
STEM FUNN SMX
HEADSET FUNN Head Banger
CRANK FUNN Hooka DH 170mm
RINGS Truvativ DH 38T
PEDALS FUNN Soljam Viper
CHAIN Shimano XT
SADDLE FUNN Throne (black)
SEATPOST original from Banshee
F. HUB Grimeca DH 20mm 32h
R. HUB Giant Disc 32h
CHAIN GUIDE Truvativ Box Guide
R. DER SRAM X.9 MID CAGE
SHIFTER SRAM SX.7 TRIGGER
CASSETTE Shimano XT 11/32
BRAKES Shimano Deore XT (4 piston) with 6" rear and 8" front rotors
F. RIM Vzan V-Maxx (Brazilian brand, very strong rim)
R. RIM Rigida DH30
TIRES MAXXIS MINION F DH 2.5? FRONT/ MAXXIS MOFO DH 2.35 REAR


I have no money to change my current wheels... that´s why I´ll keep them... what do you think of the rest?
 

ROTFLMAO

Monkey
Nov 17, 2007
363
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Maumee, Ohio
Here's what I'd change (in red)

FRAME Medium Mango Banshee Wildcard
REAR SHOCK Marzocchi Roco Air TST R
FORK MARZOCCHI 55 TST2 55 ATA
HANDLEBAR FUNN Full On 50mm
GRIPS Funn Combat Grip
STEM FUNN SMX
HEADSET FUNN Head Banger
CRANK FUNN Hooka DH 170mm Saint
RINGS Truvativ DH 38T
PEDALS FUNN Soljam Viper
CHAIN Shimano XT
SADDLE FUNN Throne (black)
SEATPOST original from Banshee
F. HUB Grimeca DH 20mm 32h
R. HUB Giant Disc 32h
CHAIN GUIDE Truvativ Box Guide E.13 LG-1 or MRP G2
R. DER SRAM X.9 MID CAGE
SHIFTER SRAM SX.7 TRIGGER
CASSETTE Shimano XT 11/32
BRAKES Shimano Deore XT (4 piston) with 6" rear and 8" front rotors
 

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Monkey
Sep 21, 2007
377
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CT
HANDLEBAR FUNN Full On 50mm EA70's lighter and not gonna break, if you want a wide bar get Deity 30s and cut them to however long you want
CRANK FUNN Hooka DH 170mm You could probably find something better like the previously mentioned Saints
RINGS Truvativ DH 38T E13 Chainring, its lighter
PEDALS FUNN Soljam Viper IF there's any chance you'll be doing tricks where you might shin yourself, consider something else cause the long pins it comes with are the longest pins I've ever seen and will rip your legs like no other. I've heard people say they're too grippy for DJ tricks. Maybe look at the Specialized Pedals instead. I have the Funns and they're great for DH but, DJ not so much.
SADDLE FUNN Throne (black) Going for an SDG seat and post can save LOTS of weight with no drawbacks
SEATPOST original from Banshee look at what I said for seat

CHAIN GUIDE Truvativ Box Guide LG1 probably weighs less, the top section of the boxguide is huge, but the boxguide is fine if you don't want to spend so much

SHIFTER SRAM SX.7 TRIGGER Go for X.9 if possible
 

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Chimp
Mar 3, 2004
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HANDLEBAR FUNN Full On 50mm EA70's lighter and not gonna break, if you want a wide bar get Deity 30s and cut them to however long you want
CRANK FUNN Hooka DH 170mm You could probably find something better like the previously mentioned Saints
RINGS Truvativ DH 38T E13 Chainring, its lighter
PEDALS FUNN Soljam Viper IF there's any chance you'll be doing tricks where you might shin yourself, consider something else cause the long pins it comes with are the longest pins I've ever seen and will rip your legs like no other. I've heard people say they're too grippy for DJ tricks. Maybe look at the Specialized Pedals instead. I have the Funns and they're great for DH but, DJ not so much.
SADDLE FUNN Throne (black) Going for an SDG seat and post can save LOTS of weight with no drawbacks
SEATPOST original from Banshee look at what I said for seat

CHAIN GUIDE Truvativ Box Guide LG1 probably weighs less, the top section of the boxguide is huge, but the boxguide is fine if you don't want to spend so much

SHIFTER SRAM SX.7 TRIGGER Go for X.9 if possible

Do not give me other options... tell me what do you think of these parts... why would you prefer the others??
 

SquadraCorse

Monkey
Jul 25, 2007
297
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Ridgefield CT
I run FUNN Hooka FR cranks and love them. I use them with a Race Face DH BB.

I also run a FUNN stem, bars, and saddle. I think their stuff is great quality for the cost and has a nice fit and finish.
 

BlackHornet

Chimp
Feb 25, 2008
25
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i think it will be a sweet set up as you have it but then again a lot of it is personal preference and as well as the funds of your project
 

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Chimp
Mar 3, 2004
61
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I changed the set up a little:

FRAME Medium Mango Banshee Wildcard
REAR SHOCK Marzocchi Roco Air TST R
FORK 2007 MARZOCCHI All Mountain SL 1 ATA
HANDLEBAR FUNN Full On 50mm
GRIPS Funn Combat Grip
STEM FUNN SMX
HEADSET FUNN Head Banger
CRANK FUNN Hooka DH 170mm
RINGS Truvativ DH 38T
PEDALS FUNN Soljam Viper
CHAIN Shimano XT
SADDLE FUNN Throne (black)
SEATPOST original from Banshee
F. HUB Grimeca DH 20mm 32h
R. HUB Giant Disc 32h
CHAIN GUIDE Truvativ Box Guide
R. DER SRAM X.9 MID CAGE
SHIFTER SRAM SX.7 TRIGGER
CASSETTE Shimano XT 11/32
BRAKES Shimano Deore XT (4 piston) with 6" rear and 8" front rotors
F. RIM Vzan V-Maxx (Brazilian brand, very strong rim)
R. RIM Rigida DH30
TIRES Kenda John Tomac edition Nevegal 2.35
 

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Chimp
Mar 3, 2004
61
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In fact it´s almost done.... just waiting for the shock!

WHen it´s ready I´ll post a better picture!
 

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Chimp
Mar 3, 2004
61
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Sweet, is the frame really as light as it's claimed?
My bike is not that light, the wheels and cranks are really heavy, but the frame is very light and strong, impressive. With the shock my bike will be around 18kg

It´s claimed to be almost 2lbs lighter than a Bottle Rocket
 

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Chimp
Mar 3, 2004
61
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Now it´s really done... new rims and grips... it lost 500g!

FRAME Medium Mango Banshee Wildcard
REAR SHOCK Marzocchi Roco Air TST R
FORK 2007 MARZOCCHI All Mountain SL 1 ATA
HANDLEBAR FUNN Full On 50mm
GRIPS White Funn Combat Grip
STEM FUNN SMX
HEADSET FUNN Head Banger
CRANK FUNN Hooka DH 170mm
RINGS Truvativ DH 38T
PEDALS FUNN Soljam Viper
CHAIN SRAM
SADDLE FUNN Throne (black)
SEATPOST original from Banshee
F. HUB Grimeca DH 20mm 32h
R. HUB Giant Disc 32h
CHAIN GUIDE Truvativ Box Guide
R. DER SRAM X.9 MID CAGE
SHIFTER SRAM SX.7 TRIGGER
CASSETTE Shimano XT 11/32
BRAKES Shimano Deore XT (4 piston) with 6" rear and 8" front rotors
RIMS Funn Descender
TIRES Kenda John Tomac edition Nevegal 2.35
WEIGHT 16,240g (38lbs)