davey1991 Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 (edited) right i have a 24seven slacker ss.I had an idea of converting it into a street trials bike.Rigid forks, longer stem you get the idea.The bike currently weighs 16kg its not that bad for a steel framed jump bike.current spec.Marzochhi dj3'sFront and rear 36h 24seven rims with fluro orange sealed 24seven hubsnew dmr wingbarscharge saddle24seven bmx style stemmaxxis holy roller tyresrear avid juicy 3.24seven bmx style 3 piece cranks with 24seven y frame pedals.i have a vague idea what spec i'd have it if i did go through with the conversions.Echo controls, or urbans (stock)trialtech 24" black drilled (or not) with some deng hubs probably, unless i can get some pro 2'sA longer stem possiably hope.bars maybe staying the same temporarily because i like the rise.tyres would stayand again some isis cranks, deng or trialtech.The frame geo (i can find) is:top tube. 21.75"chainstay. 15 1/2"head angle. 72 degrees.BB. 12"My questions are.Would the rigid forks seriously kill the rideability?Would this be a reasonably good idea?should i be looking at running a rear V, if so what arms/ pads?Any photoshop ideas would be great.Any other information you can give me is greatly appreciated.Thanks, Davey.x Edited January 6, 2009 by davey1991 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr kenny Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 hey the only thing i can think of is wrong with your potential spec is the fork may be to short for the frame- making the headangle poo and bb a bit to low.....look at a longer fork- usually heavier but the angles will feel nicer.mabey like a side kick fork or a rigid dirt fork? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 hey the only thing i can think of is wrong with your potential spec is the fork may be to short for the frame- making the headangle poo and bb a bit to low.....look at a longer fork- usually heavier but the angles will feel nicer.mabey like a side kick fork or a rigid dirt fork?Thats what i was thinking, identiti make a rigid fork to replace 80mm travel forks i may concider it.Thanks. keep the help coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ryan Leech it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Get the tool for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Keep the 24/7 hub on the rear they are a beaut. They dont sell them anymore and sound awsome to be honest lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Keep the 24/7 hub on the rear they are a beaut. They dont sell them anymore and sound awsome to be honest lol.They never sold the ones i have seperatley anyway, they still sell the complete wheels. And I don't have the money for the "tool for the job"Ryan leech it being?Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mista-neos Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Damm my old rig looks sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Damm my old rig looks sick.New bars, tyres, headset, brake, grips since you had it.I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 To be honest, trying to ride trials on that will only hold you back.Keep that built for what it's best at, and start looking at buying a proper trials bike. Doesn't have to be new, often see some right deals around the classified section on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 To be honest, trying to ride trials on that will only hold you back.Keep that built for what it's best at, and start looking at buying a proper trials bike. Doesn't have to be new, often see some right deals around the classified section on here!I am quite aware of that from the 6 bikes or so i've bought of here including the 24seven.I wanted to try make something along the lines of an inspired but that i can convert back for the on off jumping i do.Plus the geo is reasonably similar and i like to be different . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Don't get me wrong, I wasn't trying to put you down on the idea.I've seen people try and do it before though, get a streety jump bike, then try and turn it into a trials bike.One of my mate's did it, and ended up changing the whole bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Don't get me wrong, I wasn't trying to put you down on the idea.I've seen people try and do it before though, get a streety jump bike, then try and turn it into a trials bike.One of my mate's did it, and ended up changing the whole bike!Sorry think i came across mardy there, my bad.Its something i've wanted to try for a while, i've seen someone's NS and i like the look of it. Seems different and its a cheaper option for me at the moment.Having just traded a monty for this i don't want to start buying and selling again right now.It's still in the ifs and buts stage, thanks for idea sorry for being snappy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 I have done this sort of thing before, decided I liked things better before and just bought a new frame aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 I have done this sort of thing before, decided I liked things better before and just bought a new frame aswell.Ahh kk, well looks like it probably isn't happening then . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I did this before with a handsomedog, which is meant to be a trials bike.It turned out it had a mighty low BB that felt shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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