Comments on: Custom Building a Modern Mountain Bike

By: Paul Lockwood

Paul Lockwood — Sat, 02 May 2009 16:19:13 +0000

Thanks for the tire tips, when swap-out time comes I intended to try something else.

One tricky thing writing posts is how much detail to include – this was write-up aimed at non-cyclists mainly. This build was a starting point re-using many components from old bikes, since last August I’ve spent over $6K on the hobby so took it ’slowly’ It should be just wear items for the next two or three years, I hope!

The BMC now has SRAM x.9 rear mech + triggers, PG990 cassette and PC971 chain. I kept the XTR front mech as it works well. With new bars too weight now ~26.25 lbs – not bad for an AM setup.

Discs are now 160mm back and front – that shaved about half a pound from the rig One day I’ll try hydraulics but love the BB7s and recently put them on my hardtail too

By: Atosark

Atosark — Sat, 02 May 2009 15:15:18 +0000

For AM/XC I’d rather go for Continental Vertical ProTection 2.35 rear and either Kenda Nevegal 2.35 front or Continental Explorer 2.1/2.35 front.
Also for breaks, get AVID Juicy7 with ~180 front and ~160 rear. They are definitely worth it.
The fork is ok. But why SRAM chain with Shimano mechs? Either get Shimano mechs+chain+cassette+controls combo, or jump for SRAM.
Cheers~

By: Paul Lockwood

Paul Lockwood — Sat, 02 May 2009 12:17:12 +0000

DH is all relative right.. what seems crazy here in Atlanta is probably a walk in the park for someone who regularly shuttles at whistler