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Muffler Bearing

Chimp
Nov 7, 2008
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It's been ages since I've built up a new bike for myself, i usually just repaint and rebuild my old ass bikes or buy completes. this will be fun. :weee:

iro model 19, 20"



more to come.
 
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Muffler Bearing

Chimp
Nov 7, 2008
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or 350 for a partial build.

i got the partial because i already have brakes and most everything else except for wheels. $200 more for the build kit minus brakes when a decent wheelset alone is about $200 and you cant loose. i'll be rolling that much sooner and i can just upgrade the rest of the components little by little as i go.
 
moff_quigley

moff_quigley

Why don't you have a seat over there?
Jan 27, 2005
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Poseurville
Muffler Bearing said:
or 350 for a partial build.

i got the partial because i already have brakes and most everything else except for wheels. $200 more for the build kit minus brakes when a decent wheelset alone is about $200 and you cant loose. i'll be rolling that much sooner and i can just upgrade the rest of the components little by little as i go.
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Any idea what the parts are like for the partial build?
 
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Muffler Bearing

Chimp
Nov 7, 2008
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not sure about the hubs, but the rims are supposed to be velocity blunts. pretty sure everything else is chinese iro house brand.

honestly, i didn't really try to find out what every component is on the bike. its rare for me to not completely geek out on every detail but i'm sure everything that i keep from the build kit will be just fine. i also have piles of parts in the garage to swap out if i don't like the way a certain component looks at me.
 
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Muffler Bearing

Chimp
Nov 7, 2008
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please ignore the extra zip,ties on the top tube. i could only find one of the cable stop hose clamp things.

also, those bars will be turned into soda cans pretty soon and real bars will go on.
 
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Muffler Bearing

Chimp
Nov 7, 2008
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its a 20", im 6'5" and i like my bikes small. its replacing a 59cm road bike as my daily transportation. in the pic the seat is a little low, but with a 300whatever mm thomson post thats pretty close to the max line its comfy. only issue is that the front end is a little low for my taste with the rigid fork and flat bars. i have some risers that will go on pretty soon until i figure out what direction i really want to go with it. im thinking about getting some used avid bb7s and turning it into a monstercross with some shallow drops and a tall riser stem... but time will tell. right now it looks a little awkward with the seat up so high but the top tube length is prefect for me. i almost wish i was able to get the 21" and a shorter stem, but the actual size difference between the two frames is minimal and the 21 was not available... no regrets at this point.

the tires that came with it were rubbing on the chainstays when pedaling out of the saddle so i threw some vittoria ranndoneurs on there to get to school today so no new pics yet. emailed iro about the issue and they are sending me some 2.1 cst critters for free to make things right. not the best tire in the world but it looks like it should roll fast and its free so i cant argue with the price.

once the new tires come i'll post some pics of it covered in dirt.
 
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Muffler Bearing

Chimp
Nov 7, 2008
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completely forgot that i make this thread, figured i would update it. ive been distracted by my roadbike these past few months but decided to finally get back to work on the new rig. tried it with flat bars for a while, then risers, then a friend talked me into the woodchippers and i love them.



so much fun. now just need to find room in my budget for a suspension fork...

anyone got something 80-100mm, air, 8" steertube, qr, for around $200?
 
MMcG

MMcG

Ride till you puke!
Dec 10, 2002
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Muffler Bearing said:
completely forgot that i make this thread, figured i would update it. ive been distracted by my roadbike these past few months but decided to finally get back to work on the new rig. tried it with flat bars for a while, then risers, then a friend talked me into the woodchippers and i love them.



so much fun. now just need to find room in my budget for a suspension fork...

anyone got something 80-100mm, air, 8" steertube, qr, for around $200?
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That looks great as is!
 
M

Muffler Bearing

Chimp
Nov 7, 2008
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sure it looks good as is, but having suspension up front will open up some new trails to me as well as allow me to go faster on the ones i currently ride.
 
M

Muffler Bearing

Chimp
Nov 7, 2008
44
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whoops... unintentional rain ride.



was able to steer clear of the mud puddles so i didn't rut up the trail but couldn't manage to keep the bike clean.
 
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