bEavoLa Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 well, after i had to sell my trials bike before moving to the USA i soon realised that i missed it and that my "new" bike (a hand-built custom job based around a 1999 Kona Stab Dee-Lux frame) - whilst good at doing what it does - wasn't really ideal for any urban excursions, i decided to get a 2nd hand trials frame and re-build.my old rig was a HEAVILY modded Saracen 2.Six (in fact the only original parts were the frame, rear rim and derailleur) and i love the challenge of building a rig from nothing more than a frame(plus i'm the kinda guy who HAS to modify every bike he gets - i can't stand the thought of riding the same bike as anyone else!)no doubt you'll all be familiar with Jonny Jones (he of Trial-media.com fame)? well, Jonny had one of Ian Drummond's old DiamondBack T-1 frames and i loved what he did with it; namely putting a set of short travel Marz's on the front and making it single speed.even though my old Saracen had a working derailleur on it and a roadie-cassette, i only ever kept it in one gear, so the idea of going single makes sense.to date, here's my blueprint for the bike (as long as i can get the frame over from the UK alright)Frame: DiamondBack T-1Forks: Manitou Stance Statics (reduced to 60mm travel with a reducer kit)Wheels: Rhyno Lite on Deore disc front - EX721 on DMR Revolver s/s (with AC 16tooth freewheel) rearCrankset: Truvativ Hussefelt 170mmPedals: Onza HogneziumStem: Planet-X MegaPipeBars: (unknown - but have to be risers (1.5" minimum) and 31.8mm)Brakes: HS33 with Zoo pads on rear - Avid BB7 with 185mm rotor on frontTyres: IRC El Gato on rear - DMR Moto RT 2.2 on frontthe crank/pedal/tyre/brake choices are from personal experience. the rear wheel is an experiment and i'm completely open to suggestions for a set of bars.the bike is going to be used for urban trials only - no comps - and is more of a 'street' trials bike than a traditional rig. i know that rigid forks are preferable on trials rigs too - but my wrists are screwed and i HAVE to have some suspension up front, or riding is very uncomfortable for me (gimme a break here - i'm 33!)any of you guys have any suggestions or alterations to the list above, i'd be happy to hear.thanks for your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 How about a zebdi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Get a revolver with rear eno, tensile dont make freewheel for rear.And a maxxis on the back rather than the el gato? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bEavoLa Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 How about a zebdi the frame is pretty much a done deal now...sorry we couldn't work anything out ogre, but that was a bit too rich for my tastesand as for the rear hub, i already had the DMR as is was going to go on my Sidekick2 before i sold that as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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