[Pete Malloy]

Hello all, I'm currently building up a new custom dj/street bike and wondered what other people thought.
Here's a link for the frame:
http://www.fireeye-bike.com/spitfirexvi.html

The frame is a new Grey FireEye SpitFire. The rest of the bike is (so far), 2006 Rockshox pike u-turn, Truvativ Holzfeller cranks, Sun Double track 26" rims, FireEye fire bar and talon stem, RaceFace Diabolus headset, Avid BB5 brakes and Maxxis Holy Roller tires.

 

[ThePriceSeliger]

Unless you are a bigger guy, or going absolutly huge on it, I think the doubletracks might be a little to heavy and overkill IMO. I've run them on a DH bike, but I think they are to heavy for urban/dj.

 

[ThePriceSeliger]

Also, I don't know anything about FireEye, and actually never heard of it, but the build sounds great. Maybe some hyrdo brakes if the $$ is possible.

 

[Pete Malloy]

I am a bigger guy, and am really rough on rims. Also, I had the option of buying hydro's but didn't want them on this bike. The Avid mech's are great for street/dj riding (I've rode them before) and I already have hydro's on my FS bike.

 

[ThePriceSeliger]

Well then that build should be great. How are the FireEye parts?

 

[face]

yeah ive never heard of fireeye either but they make some pretty sicky stuff i coud see myself riding one of those yeah im likin' your ride by the sounds of it

 

[scurban]

fireeye huh? I've never heard of them until now.

 

[Pete Malloy]

The parts seem to be really well built. Thanks for the comments, It should be rideable soon, I'm going to pick up some more stuff today.

link for bar; http://www.fireeye-bike.com/firebar.html

stem; http://www.fireeye-bike.com/talon.html

 

[CreeP]

Unless you are a bigger guy, or going absolutly huge on it, I think the doubletracks might be a little to heavy and overkill IMO. I've run them on a DH bike, but I think they are to heavy for urban/dj.

it's as much about how often you case and/or under-rotate

 

[mobius]

Try a lighter rim in the front maybe? Or do you destroy front wheels too somehow.

 

[Pete Malloy]

no, I don't case or under-rotate alot. I wanted good strong rims that I knew I could trust, and Sun double tracks are a good, solid and not too too heavy of a rim. With this build, I'm not at all concerned about weight (within reason) to strength. I weigh a good amount and some tricks (like abubaca's) are pretty rough on rims. Double track's don't fold, and their good for not getting pinch flats. Also, to answer your question mobius, I don't tend to destroy front wheels much, but hate having mismatched parts, and for the weight difference, it's a non-issue. Yesterday I ordered a SRAM x9 Derailleur and shifters.

 

[escapeartist]

I've never heard of this FireEye company, but I like the looks of this:

 

[ThePriceSeliger]

it's as much about how often you case and/or under-rotate

I weigh about 200, and when I learned 360's, I was on singletracks, and only put them slightly out of true. Nothing that 5 minutes of your time couldn't fix. I've had some nasty casings though.

 

[Heman]

I've never heard of this FireEye company, but I like the looks of this:

I am actually building a bike from scratch using this frame, from what i have seen and done so far, it is great. It is also pretty light, and feels quite sturdy, should be fun to ride.

 

[Heman]

Pete Malloy
I hope it's possible for you to post some pics, i am interessted in your progress