[MeMTbiker39]

Hello new to the board. I am going to be building a Giant ATX Pro 15.5" frame for riding XC, singletrack, and a bit of downhill. I don't expect to be jumping cars or anything occasionally maybe off a small rock or something. I am going to go with Rox Shok tora 318 fork, Mavic 719 Disc Custom wheels. I am confused about all of the sizes on brakes and the crank cassete 2x10 3x9 etc I plan to spend money on good brakes and would like middle of the road crank derailer etc. Looking for some advice on what to buy for the riding I do.

Thanks Len

 

[Mr Jones]

Welcome to Ridemonkey.

A 3x9 setup is pretty standard and should serve you well in most situaitons. As far as the Make/model of crankset, there are so many out there to choose from that most people's choice is narrowed down by price. Let us know how much you're willing to spend on a crankset and BB and I'm sure we can help you find something to your liking.

Again, with brakes, there are so many to choose from, we would need to know how much you're willing to spend.

 

[MeMTbiker39]

Welcome to Ridemonkey.

A 3x9 setup is pretty standard and should serve you well in most situaitons. As far as the Make/model of crankset, there are so many out there to choose from that most people's choice is narrowed down by price. Let us know how much you're willing to spend on a crankset and BB and I'm sure we can help you find something to your liking.

Again, with brakes, there are so many to choose from, we would need to know how much you're willing to spend.

Probably 450 between the two

 

[Mr Jones]

$450... good stuff can be bough for $450

Here's a good crankset that will give you many miles of satisfaction

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail.htm?stylePkey=14152

Tried and True brake setup
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/19265-115_SHIX79-3-Parts-158-Brakes/Disc/Shimano-XT-M765-Pre-Bled-Brake-System.htm

But you'll need rotors
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/20353-115_SHIR60-3-Parts-158-Brakes/Disc/Shimano-RT75S-Brake-Rotor.htm

and adapters that match the rotors you decide on purchasing.

 

[MeMTbiker39]

Thanks for the help Hope you don't mind me looking you up with more questions

 

[Mr Jones]

No worries. Glad to be of help.

 

[Straya]

hello fiends.I think this Artcle provide useful information for everyone.

It was fantastic. I found the information on how to drench my lamas a little esoteric but given that the hipsters will no doubt be extolling the virtues of lama wool jerseys over the coming season its probably highly topical.

Yeah we haven't been around long here at ridemonkey but I'm sure you'll build something nice up.

Try and make DirtMcGirk a regular contributor, his life lessons are invaluable.

I'll forgive you this once but really your suggestion that a 64 degree head angle could achieve the weight savings you suggested is ludicrous and I will struggle to take any future suggestions on axle paths and rootbeer shimz colourways seriously.

Yes Fvck off.

 

[Mr Jones]

it was fantastic. I found the information on how to drench my lamas a little esoteric but given that the hipsters will no doubt be extolling the virtues of lama wool jerseys over the coming season its probably highly topical.

{quote=odye25;3511266 i'm really pleased to be able to get a forum going alongside the blog.{/quote}

yeah we haven't been around long here at ridemonkey but i'm sure you'll build something nice up.

{quote=odye25;3511266 i want to make it place to get real help to day to day life problems.thanks so much for your help and i do thank you for all the great information you make available.{/quote}

try and make dirtmcgirk a regular contributor, his life lessons are invaluable.

{quote=odye25;3511266of course you are right, josh. I certainly failed on some of these points and i am trying hard to get to work.{/quote}

i'll forgive you this once but really your suggestion that a 64 degree head angle could achieve the weight savings you suggested is ludicrous and i will struggle to take any future suggestions on axle paths and rootbeer shimz colourways seriously.

{quote=odye25;3511266any suggestions would be greatly appreciated


yes fvck off.

^^^ wtf???

 

[demo 9]

^^^ wtf???

 

[Mr Jones]

mr jones why is the links not working?

Those links are to pricepoint. com. They change their pages often as they update their inventory and as they do so, the links become inactive or point to the wrong item. You'll have to go to the site and scope out their new deals.