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mrfmilo
Joined: 28 Apr 2009
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 Posted Sat Nov 7, 2009 5:58 pm |
Hi
I am building a bike for my dad and have a £500 budget.
He will be using it only for XC, no drops or jumps. He wants it to be light, and mainly have a comfy saddle  .
£500 is for the bike only, so no deductions for tools or accesories need to be made.
I am thinkinking:
RockShox Tora 302
Exotic Handlebars,Stem,Seatpost
SDG Bel Air Cro-Mo Saddle
Wellgo V8 Copys
Shimano Deore Chainset
Think those will be definate, any suggestions on a cheap frame and wheels?
Thanks
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nicklouseLives Here
Joined: 20 Mar 2003
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Location: A Yorkshire man in Sweden
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mrfmilo
Joined: 28 Apr 2009
Posts: 209
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Posted Sat Nov 7, 2009 6:11 pm |
Yeah Sonic will be along soon  .
OK Will have a look.
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supersonicLives Here
Joined: 25 Nov 2005
Posts: 48007
Location: Chapeltown, Sheffield
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mrfmilo
Joined: 28 Apr 2009
Posts: 209
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Posted Sat Nov 7, 2009 6:42 pm |
Thanks, had a look at some posts but lots of the appealing offers and discontinued or sold out.
What is the BeOne Karma frame like?
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mrfmilo
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stevet1992
Joined: 10 Sep 2008
Posts: 838
Location: Ashford
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wardy235
Joined: 15 Oct 2009
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 1:45 pm |
i know u want to build a bike but the Carrera Fury has good stats for the price
.http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_518245_langId_-1_categoryId_165499#dtab
This is the description, The Carrera Fury 20 Inch Hard Tail Mountain Bike frame is made from the new 7005 T6 aluminium and features double butted tubing and strengthening gussets on the top tube, seat tube and chain stays. The award winning Suntour Epicon fork has 120mm of travel and 15mm bolt through axle. The gear combination is the ever reliable and precise SRAM X5. The powerful and progressive Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic disc brakes bring it all to a stop in a hurry if required. Mavic XM317 rims on seal bearing hubs put the final touches to a fantastic package.
Features and Benefits
* The frame features the new 7005 T6 aluminium double butted tubing
* 120mm hard tails are fast becoming the standard for trail riding and this frame fork combination hits the mark
* The 120mm Suntour Epicon fork benefits from plush air springs, speed lock and blow off valve
* The SRAM X5 rear mech promises performance and durability with the distinctive SRAM shifting prowess
* Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic disc brakes feature Tri-Align Caliper Positioning System, Power Reserve Geometry, Ambidextrous, Tool-free pad replacement, Wonder Clamp and Drip-free bleeding
* Mavic XM317 rims are made from 6061 aluminium are disc only, have single eyelets and traditional drilling pattern
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jadamson
Joined: 27 Nov 2008
Posts: 293
Location: southampton
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 3:09 pm |
charge spoon saddle if he wants a comfy saddle 
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sharky666
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Xtreem
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joshtp/mbukman
Joined: 15 May 2008
Posts: 882
Location: the place you drive 4 hours to, WALES! Swansea
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 12:17 pm |
looks good to me! with a bit of trimming, it could be a winner! i think some cost could be lost around the finishing kit area. i def think the 456 frame is a great idea tho, its mega tough, pretty light, and is a seriously upgradable chassis, its the hub of many totaly top, "dream" builds, including mine! its got to be a good place to start.
"oh dear, i seem to have hit a tree."
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supersonicLives Here
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 3:30 pm |
ATC have some great frames on offer from £55 inc the XCo1 and the cromo steel Handsome Dog Talisman at £60! And it only weighs 4.2lbs.
The Deore groupo is a no brainer, and Exotic are cheap for great light kit.
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