[Superdeft]

Here's my plan for an agressive trail/ freeride bike

Transtion DirtBag
Z150 or Slider +
8" Avid juicy 5 or Hayes mag (unsure on this one)
Singletrack rims
V-drive cranks with A-frame pedals
SRAM/e13 drivetrain (36T to road cassette with STS)


Which fork/brakes would you go with, ignoring price and assuming this bike would be used for freeriding and trail riding with some small climbs?

thanks.

 

[jasonw111]

that sounds like a good set up. i would for sure go with the slider plus they have more travel for freeriding and its just as light or lighter than the z150, i would go with the hayes brakes to save a little cash and i feel like they perform very well- i have a pair.

hope my input helped

Jason

 

[Superdeft]

does anyone know the actual weights for the 2005 Slider+ and 2005 Z1 FR 1?

 

[Zark]

I would not run a DC on anything I plan on climbing, crown th knee contact makes me cringe.

Z1 6" should be plenty beefy and more features to make it trail friendly.

 

[DHS]

yea the Z1 6" is plenty beefy. sounds like a good build, i'd go with Hope Minis, or if not Hope then the Avids

 

[Incubus]

6" firefly maybe?

I've never used J5s but have used 7s. I've used many a pair of Hayes. Given the 5s are the same as the 7s minus the pad contact adjustment, it's a toss-up between the J5s and the Hayes as far as performance goes. However, in my experience, the Hayes have proved to be more durable.