FRN-71E's !ride! !!2004 Kona Stinky!! NOW IN SYDNEY

[FRN-71E]

Hi all, i am new to all this, im mitch AKA FRN-71E or Frontie,

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/MTB/DSCF4471.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/MTB/DSCF4505.jpg

(to any one thats going to post up "oh cheap bike" i figured why spend thounds on a bike to learn on)

Cheers Mitch!!

[hubbie]

cool bike mate, and well done with the photography!

looks like you've made a good choice with the short stem, only suggestion i'd make, that wont cost you a dollar, is grab a screwdriver and piss off the reflectors. might be able to get the pedal ones off too

have fun learning!

[Stone67]

What kind of bike is that?
I hate those reflectors they puon pedals, I always rip mine off with a screw driver straight away. Everywhere I ride is littered with the rotten things.:mad:
Have heaps of fun on it Mitch

Cheers Dave

[Spanky_Ham]

sweet bike mate,looks good.

might want to investigate your local LBS for some spacers to go under that shorter stem.

enjoy riding it, and learning.

spanky

[juzzo]

ebay??? nice beginning bike anyways

[FRN-71E]

thanks guys.. its a Cell Bike from a shop in sydney.. the frist pic was fresh out of the box.. but the reflecter have been removed and i got new peddels more BMX syle i guess..

[johnny]

Hmmm, two newbies, two Cell's for first bikes, Two newbies with Cell bikes that are into photography......all very cosmic.

Welcome to Farkin, go say hello to a member called Xmetal.

[Disturbed.Rider]

My friend used to own a cell, I see them in AMB all the time, it wasnt a bad bike but he did eventualt break it.....great learners bike though.

A real positve is that with this bike to learn on youll get used to the DCs, me (and all my mates) got used to SCs on our first bikes and it took us like a month each to get good again when we upgraded.



Have fun,
Sam


P.S.
What are you doing posting this at 4AM?!?!?:confused:

[FRN-71E]

Hmmm, two newbies, two Cell's for first bikes, Two newbies with Cell bikes that are into photography......all very cosmic.

Welcome to Farkin, go say hello to a member called Xmetal.

Thanks mate i know but i am just learning, the bike i want is a Kona Stuff but couldnt justified spending 1200 on some thing to learn on..


LOL yer i know Xmetal (ian).. Hes a mate.. he put me on to this fourm haha

[mike&nat]

looks like you dont have spacers under your stem whats going on there?

[FRN-71E]

looks like you dont have spacers under your stem whats going on there?

yer i know.. got the stem.. put it on.. noticed that.. and going to back to dift tomz.. there not open on sunday..

[Xmetal]

Hmmm, two newbies, two Cell's for first bikes, Two newbies with Cell bikes that are into photography......all very cosmic.

Welcome to Farkin, go say hello to a member called Xmetal.

I'll fess up, I dragged Mitch on here and showed him the Cell site plus he's seen my bike in the flesh and was well impressed. :)

My Cell has come a fair way...I should update my thread. :o

Mitch: use the search function if you're after something, they tend to get a bit grumpy around here if they have to repeat themselves. ;) :rolleyes:

[FRN-71E]

I'll fess up, I dragged Mitch on here and showed him the Cell site plus he's seen my bike in the flesh and was well impressed. :)

My Cell has come a fair way...I should update my thread. :o

Mitch: use the search function if you're after something, they tend to get a bit grumpy around here if they have to repeat themselves. ;) :rolleyes:

I have noticed allready about that..

and SEARCH BUTTOM = How i worked out that i post up this thread here.. lol.. mm wonder who/what i search ahahahaha

[johnny]

Grumpy?? Us?? Nooooo! :eek: :p

Best tip I can give to anyone joining a forum; hang back for a bit, have a read, check out the dominant culture and accomodate to this. But you don't sound like a 13 year old, I don't think you'll have any worries at all.

So, when are we going to see some pics of you two (lovers :p ) riding your new machines?

[FRN-71E]

Baby... Soon... :p

[FRN-71E]

Grumpy?? Us?? Nooooo! :eek: :p

Best tip I can give to anyone joining a forum; hang back for a bit, have a read, check out the dominant culture and accomodate to this. But you don't sound like a 13 year old, I don't think you'll have any worries at all.

So, when are we going to see some pics of you two (lovers :p ) riding your new machines?
Got to go to drift in the morn coz as i was tighing the stem up after that pic.. one of the bolts snaped off in the stem.. grrr wasnt iven tight SO PISSED over it..

[FRN-71E]

OK UPDATE:

Took the other stem back to dift, they couldnt fix it so.. i opted for a new other one.. payed a little more $$ and got a FSA stem and a FSA bar too (pictured below)

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/MTB/DSCF4574.jpg

[johnny]

Ha, I did exactly the same the first night I got my Chase home. Over tightened the stem and stripped the guts out of it. Piece o' crap butter metal they used......don't buy Funn Serial Ripper stems!

PS, Farkin hates SMS/MSN style spelling like Coz, u, ne1 and stuff like that......actually, it's me that hates it!

[FRN-71E]

PS, Farkin hates SMS/MSN style spelling like Coz, u, ne1 and stuff like that......actually, it's me that hates it!


NO problem mate!!

[Xmetal]

Evidence from today to prove it does get ridden...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/Xmetal/IMG_1422.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/Xmetal/IMG_1382.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/Xmetal/IMG_1421.jpg

[FRN-71E]

I need to remember my helmet..

Think i might try to get back to that track this week some time.. Maybe thursday!!

[Mo]

are you sure you guys aren't just fucking around on those when you actually have some santa cruz lying somewhere?

oh how's the damping on those babies?

[Xmetal]

are you sure you guys aren't just fucking around on those when you actually have some santa cruz lying somewhere?

We'll be taking that with a teaspoon of sarcasm won't we?

oh how's the damping on those babies?

For a beginners bike? just fine.

Incase you're confused: I ride the same bike (http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=53661) and love it to bits.

[Mo]

yeah a tea spoon is fine :P

[FRN-71E]

are you sure you guys aren't just fucking around on those when you actually have some santa cruz lying somewhere?



come on!! Play nice!!

[chris_mtb]

how are the brakes on them things?
are they hydro or mechanical ?

[santa-claws]

mechanical.
One of my good friends had one of those, A cell DH-X 2 I belive.
It copped a HUGE amount of abuse, and he still has it :)

[FRN-71E]

mechanical.
One of my good friends had one of those, A cell DH-X 2 I belive.
It copped a HUGE amount of abuse, and he still has it :)

Its a DHX-3 www.cellbikes.com.au , and yer there mechical.. never had disc brakes before so to me they seem awsome..

[johnny]

There are some mech brakes out there that sh*t all over some hydro brakes out there, no doubt about that!

[Xmetal]

There are some mech brakes out there that sh*t all over some hydro brakes out there, no doubt about that!

x 2, i've tweaked mine upto a 'hair-trigger' (5-10mm lever movement) state and i've nearly gone further than the bike on a few occasions. :o
My old man thinks my bike is too dangerous to ride! :D

[fleshbone]

those bikes are advertised in amb,for a newbie rider it looks sweet.

[FRN-71E]

Update: have done some changes.. frist pic is what it look like a week ago and the second what it looks like now...

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/MTB/IMG_1010.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/MTB/IMG_1045.jpg

[Gekigengar]

you really know how to spoil yourself dont you??

[warrior]

Can't go past a norco ht! Ride it hard and have fun :)

[Tristan23]

sweet upgrade dude. big change. how do you like HT comparatively? or was the cell a bit like a hardtail anyway? youve made a good choice, next you'll be getting single's, then singlespeeding, then a BMX!

have fun.

[VTSS350]

What no helmet.

[Xmetal]

McPorn! :D

We're swapping bikes next time we go for a cruise around town. ;)

[clockworked]

if you're planning to keep that set up, it might be worth while getting some spacers and still using the cap at the top of your head tube, it'll keep your forks in tighter and i reckon falling on it open would be pretty vicious...

that or cut it down so that the top cap thing fits in without out - but ian could tell you how much of a hassle it'd be to rectify if it was cut to the wrong length

[Dhercj]

I really like these sorts of threads, watching beginners starting off with bikes that they bought to start off with, and then do it up to a sick bike.

Just like your mates xmetals thread.

LOVE IT!

Keep it up and ride them hard!

[FRN-71E]

Hey all, thanks for the comments, just a quick update, the last pic of the new norco frame well it wasnt finished in that pic.. now it is.. i finished off the steer tube i cut it down to the right size.. and its sits perfect now, and now got the right size seat post :D a polished finished one lol so bling!! and got a new set of lock on grips..

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/MTB/grip.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/MTB/norco.jpg

Also got a new set of gloves..

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/MTB/newgloves.jpg

[Chamelion]

Wow, nice looking bike. How do you find those forks?

[Mo]

testament to how educational farkin is.

awesome.

[jackie boy]

looks good:) wish my first bike was like that, might want to invest in a chain guide with out the front deraliuer tho.

[custom66]

Hey,

Nice job with the photography.
I am a photographer myself and I just wanted to cogratulate you on the angles that you took the photographs from.

Thankyou

Custom66
Photographer.:D

[kyleman]

Man that looks sick now :D
How much did the norco frame cost you?

[meatlovers]

Looks very nice
And that photography is great.

[FRN-71E]

Couple more changes .. still a lot to come.. got my new crank arms in the mail.. well not new second hand.. going to be pricing up a new BB and chainring tomz.. anyway .. here is how she looks from the day i got her to the last pic of how she looks now!!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/MTB/evolution.jpg

[Callan.]

lookin good, those norco frames can take a beating

[FRN-71E]

Man that looks sick now :D
How much did the norco frame cost you?

thanks mate.. i cant remember but think it was $2oo or $25o...

[d3zm0nd]

Lookin sweet mate, what kind of forks are those?

[FRN-71E]

Lookin sweet mate, what kind of forks are those?



Manitou Black Comp , 120mm travel with adjustable preload...

[J-ack]

Manitou Black Comp , 120mm travel with adjustable preload...

Xmetal's old ones, if i'm not mistaken.

[FRN-71E]

Xmetal's old ones, if i'm not mistaken.

u would be correct..

[jessebatty]

pretty good:D

[J-ack]

u would be correct..

Yay...not a bad bike by the way ;)

[Xmetal]

Yay...not a bad bike by the way ;)

Indeed, rides beautifully with the new fork. Needs the steerer cut though. :)

[jessebatty]

Thats gooood worK!!!!!!

[kernsy]

great bike, good idea too

[FRN-71E]

Another quick up date for now.. Xmetal as been helping out a lot.. big thanks goes out to him!!

heres photos to show new changes.. new BB crank and chain guide.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/MTB/IMG_4383_1.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/MTB/IMG_4382.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/MTB/IMG_4380_1.jpg

[J-ack]

Looks pretty good. New forks planned for the future?

[{|DAN|}]

Looking great now mate. I love watching threads like this and the progress the bikes make.

[FRN-71E]

Looks pretty good. New forks planned for the future?

;)

Lets say, Xmetal is geting new forks and so am i... lol....

Also there is a new frame in the pipe works.. Hopefully only a week away!

[J-ack]

Oooh, I'm intrigued now!
You gonna keep building it up as a DH-esque type ride?

[Xmetal]

Something a bit longer in the travel department, yes it will eventually be an FR machine but we're handing it over to Mitch's g/f once the next project is finished. :cool:

The next project is a bit smelly *hint* :D

[J-ack]

So you're getting a Kona...Stab?

[pinned--->]

So you're getting a Kona...Stab?

Wrong, Kona stinky 03 model. May I add what a bloody great little frame they are. They feel like a hardtail take some massive hits! Just make sure the rubber stopper things on the forks are correctly in place. Mine weren't on my 888's and dinted my top tube :(.
Xmetals getting my forks, FRN-71E is getting Xmetals and I'm getting bikeman_baldriks. Oh don't we all love farkin!
Might I add the painting of the spring ;). Should look great. In fact I shall do the same on mine.

[pinned--->]

*Double post* I cant work out how to delete them. :(

[FRN-71E]

Wrong, Kona stinky 03 model. May I add what a bloody great little frame they are. They feel like a hardtail take some massive hits! Just make sure the rubber stopper things on the forks are correctly in place. Mine weren't on my 888's and dinted my top tube :(.
Xmetals getting my forks, FRN-71E is getting Xmetals and I'm getting bikeman_baldriks. Oh don't we all love farkin!
Might I add the painting of the spring ;). Should look great. In fact I shall do the same on mine.

Should be seeing the frame today some time... depending on TNT , god i cant stand them now... they have jurked me about last two days with getting this frame to me.. but all the time it was there waiting to be delived to me , but no onw i talked to known anything about it.. but in the end i should be seeing it soon... it will get a new paint job and bushes, soon as i get started on it..

[pinned--->]

Should be seeing the frame today some time... depending on TNT , god i cant stand them now... they have jurked me about last two days with getting this frame to me.. but all the time it was there waiting to be delived to me , but no onw i talked to known anything about it.. but in the end i should be seeing it soon... it will get a new paint job and bushes, soon as i get started on it..

Hold on a second...Did you get the frame from brisbane? Me thinks it may be my mates old one. As for postage, I have the worst luck known to man. :o

[johnny]

Picture perfect thread of a mountain bike forum. Awesome to read.

Nice one frontie, welcome to the MTB addiction where we all suffer from chronic upgrade syndrome and newbike-itis.

[ando_freeagent]

nice upgrades so far man we all like upgrading my new rims are coming either today or tomorrow yay MTX'S :D

[FRN-71E]

Hold on a second...Did you get the frame from brisbane? Me thinks it may be my mates old one. As for postage, I have the worst luck known to man. :o

Frame arrived today , and looks good, jst needs a new paint job and bushes,
its a 04 model and from a guy down south from me...

[FRN-71E]

Picture perfect thread of a mountain bike forum. Awesome to read.

Nice one frontie, welcome to the MTB addiction where we all suffer from chronic upgrade syndrome and newbike-itis.

LOL thanks mate, its the same with my 4x4 too allways wanting up do new stuff to it lol.

Will have photos up of the new frame soonish,

[deaks]

So you're getting a Kona...Stab?

kona stinky?






This thread has come along way i can see it could be like Xmetals thread!

[deaks]

you are a very good photographer also!

[ando_freeagent]

update?

wanna see what its like now :p

[LIAM?!]

this is one awesome thread mate, im thinking of building up my own bike, dually... any suggestions :D you've done such an awesome job!!

[Gone_4_A_Ride]

Thanks mate i know but i am just learning, the bike i want is a Kona Stuff but couldnt justified spending 1200 on some thing to learn on..


LOL yer i know Xmetal (ian).. Hes a mate.. he put me on to this fourm haha

Well mate you made the right decision on not buying the Kona stuff they are a terrible bike. Ive had way to many problems with mine. Nice ride btw i know a guy who has one and he totally shreds it.
Enjoy riding it!

[Xmetal]

Hurry up and come up with the cash Mitch! The T's are looking mighty ripe for Stinky consumption. ;)

[FRN-71E]

Ok next project has started.. Got the frame and new head set.. Now just waiting on the J'Ts and i can start pulling all the stuff off the Norco and putting them on the Kona..

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/_MG_5618.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/_MG_5624.jpg

[ando_freeagent]

sick should be a nice build

[FRN-71E]

Another update with the Kona Sticky!
New front forks are on.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/MTB/_MG_5629.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/MTB/_MG_5630.jpg

[Trapz]

For f*** sake dude, start a new thread for your other bike(s)... so annoying sifting through your pages!

[FRN-71E]

For f*** sake dude, start a new thread for your other bike(s)... so annoying sifting through your pages!


i only have one bike.. but have 3 frames lol.. but only one has wheels and all the gear on it.. DUDE!

[pinned--->]

For f*** sake dude, start a new thread for your other bike(s)... so annoying sifting through your pages!

Dude, Leave the guy alone. Its one bike! If you care to check out the first page and the last you’ll realise the bike on the last page has been transformed from the bike on the first. :)

Frontie, the bike is looking brilliant now. It's come such a long way now hey! Looks like Ian finally got his front wheel so you get his old forks!

[FRN-71E]

Dude, Leave the guy alone. Its one bike! If you care to check out the first page and the last you’ll realise the bike on the last page has been transformed from the bike on the first. :)

Frontie, the bike is looking brilliant now. It's come such a long way now hey! Looks like Ian finally got his front wheel so you get his old forks!

thanks dude... he fitted the new forks for me tonight.. and his new forks and wheel.. look hell hot.. cant wait till we both can hit the tracks with them.. but going to take me a bit getting use to a dualie after the hard tail.. sat on it after putting the wheels on it.. think i might need a stiffer spring.

[pinned--->]

yep.. he fitted the new forks for me tonight.. and his new forks and wheel.. look hell hot.. cant wait till we both can hit the tracks with them.. but going to take me a bit getting use to a dualie after the hard tail.. sat on it after putting the wheels on it.. think i might need a stiffer spring.

You will find it wont take long at all considering its a stinky. I went from a mongoose thunderball to an 03 stinky frame and adapted to it right away. They have a hardtail'ish feel to them, apart from the pogo ‘ness :p. I want to see the spring painted like Ian said you guys would!

[LIAM?!]

woah great transform!!

[FRN-71E]

I want to see the spring painted like Ian said you guys would!


comming soon!

[Xmetal]

[Duke Nukem]Come get some.[/Duke Nukem] :cool:

You're not planning on teaching yourself how to use a chaintool tonight are you? :D

Lookin' good! soon you'll be able to chase me down the hill good and propper! :D

[FRN-71E]

OK The stinky has been finished, its ride able woohoo!! cant wait to get out there and give it hell. Have 8inch rotors front and back, new seat and now sporting a 800lbs rear spring!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/stinky01.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/stinky02.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/stinkynewseat.jpg

[leitch]

come a loooong way, mate. well done. now that you've been out shooting for ian, time to swap roles! get out on your bike and make him take some shots for you

[pinned--->]

Looks beautiful mate, bet it feels like a hardtail with the 800lb spring!:p

[FRN-71E]

Cheers guys!!

Frist time riding a duallie so feels so much different.. but NICE!

[Zyphryss]

sheesh, what a transformation!!
so, can we have a spec list? :p
and are there any original parts from the cell?
gotta keep something off the original beast :)
maybe a top cap? or a valve cap? haha

[DeeMax]

Holy jesus! Looking the goods man, good read man and awesome updates throughout the thread! Planning on upgrading anything else soon?, or are you happy with what you have so far. Either way man, looks great. You lovers (Xmetal) have fun DHing:p.

[FRN-71E]

sheesh, what a transformation!!
so, can we have a spec list? :p
and are there any original parts from the cell?
gotta keep something off the original beast :)
maybe a top cap? or a valve cap? haha

Yer couple things are still original, brake's still running Shimano cable brakes and the levers is off the Cell, LOL rear brake Lever is off one of my first bikes back like 10 yr ago lol! if u look close its silver and the front brake lever is black, will upgrade them when i go to some hydro brakes, but they do me for now! Tires and rims are from the Cell, caskette is off the cell, and rear derauler is from the Cell. (everything will be upgraded over time!) Oh and next is to paint the rear spring YELLOW!!

[FRN-71E]

:mad: The stinky is out of action! after its first ride at killi, i have killed the rear derailleur but final gives me a reason to better something better so.. thinking of getting Saint gear. What u guys think what derailleur and shifter should i get?

The rear shocks bottom bolt was bent and not a good fit.. so i took it out last night but as i was it was bent a little more then i i thought and it snaped half way out.. so had to drill it out (NOT VERY FUN AT ALL) and now have totally stuffed the ally bushs, so need new ones of them and have got a better pin and bolt type pin in the bottom, just need to visit Drift and get some new bushs and she will be back on the tracks.!


Also it rides beautiful in the bush soaked up the bumps, just need to get out on it more so i can get a better feel of the bike so i can hit some of them better jumps and drop offs!

Also finally got rid of the crap tires that came on the Cell, Have a WTB Timberwolf 2.5 on the rear and a Kenda Nevgal 2.5 on the front and WHAT a differents does it make.. Grip's like s**t to a blanket, The Kenda is a second handy so have ordered another Timberwolf to replace it once its stuffed.

[flognoffsky]

your saddle isn't on straight :p other then that its in real good condition for a bike that old

[FRN-71E]

your saddle isn't on straight :p other then that its in real good condition for a bike that old

:p:p:p i know HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

thanks!

[jake the snake]

that is so flipin cool

[FRN-71E]

Some new things i ordered today should see them end of next week!
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/21794.jpg
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/9582.jpg
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/22064.jpg

[pinned--->]

You must be really worried about hurting your knees. :p

[FRN-71E]

You must be really worried about hurting your knees. :p

yer and they match the bike lol! :p

[Xmetal]

That's a bloody nice helmet mate. :)

[FRN-71E]

They arrived today!! Test fit the helmet fits perfect!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/FRN-71E/_MG_5658.jpg

[Booost]

PLEASE PLEASE invest in a pair of goggles and don't embarass yourself by wearing sunnies with a full-face.

[FRN-71E]

PLEASE PLEASE invest in a pair of goggles and don't embarass yourself by wearing sunnies with a full-face.

OH OH SHIT YER.. i am lol u think im a idiot, just dont have then yet. and didnt want any one to see my stupid face bahahahahahaha

[FRN-71E]

PLEASE PLEASE invest in a pair of goggles and don't embarass yourself by wearing sunnies with a full-face.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260166398330&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=016

[pinned--->]

Either you have a big head, or that helmets too small! :p Nah, looks good mate. Looks like this sport is draining your funds fast!

[NoFearNick7]

I reckon sunnies and full faces go well together, but thats just me. How much did that helmet set you back?

Btw, thats no stinky!

[FRN-71E]

Either you have a big head, or that helmets too small! :p Nah, looks good mate. Looks like this sport is draining your funds fast!

YEr mate.. big time lol hehehehe

I reckon sunnies and full faces go well together, but thats just me. How much did that helmet set you back?

Btw, thats no stinky!

lol.. NO stinky WHAT THE??

[VTSS350]

Hey mate, was just reading your thread.

How does the 800lb spring go. I dont know much about stinkys but 800lbs sounds way to high.

I am running 450lb spring on my M3 and Glory and its perfect. None of my friends run anything higher then 500lb springs.

I just did a search on stinky and spring and had a look at alot of different threads. No one is using a spring any higher the 500lb. Most are around 400-450lb.

800 is way high and would make the bike feel like a hardtail.

I am not having a go or anything just thinking that a bike like that will handle much better with a lower spring rate.

[pmc]

dude that da bomb seat is the best!

[SHRED06]

im jealous.. i want that helmet bad. i tried to order one from amazon.com but the tight asses said they dont send to victoria :(

[FRN-71E]

How much did that helmet set you back?


$125 + postage!

Hey mate, was just reading your thread.

How does the 800lb spring go. I dont know much about stinkys but 800lbs sounds way to high.

I am running 450lb spring on my M3 and Glory and its perfect. None of my friends run anything higher then 500lb springs.

I just did a search on stinky and spring and had a look at alot of different threads. No one is using a spring any higher the 500lb. Most are around 400-450lb.

800 is way high and would make the bike feel like a hardtail.

I am not having a go or anything just thinking that a bike like that will handle much better with a lower spring rate.

It is stiff but i am nearly 100Kgs so it works well for me.. as Xmetal he had a ride of it on the weekend he said it felt good.. it is stiff but thats the way i do like it.. i got the frame with a 600 and next time in the bush will thru it on to see the difference but ur i like it with the 800!

im jealous.. i want that helmet bad. i tried to order one from amazon.com but the tight asses said they dont send to victoria :(

www.chainreactioncycles.com ;)

[VTSS350]

I weight 86kgs, and use a 450 spring. Yes i realise they are different frames but I still believe the 800lb is way over sprung.

Check this link out, its a spring calculator.


http://www.tftunedshox.com/springcalc.htm

Just trying to help.

[FRN-71E]

I weight 86kgs, and use a 450 spring. Yes i realise they are different frames but I still believe the 800lb is way over sprung.

Check this link out, its a spring calculator.


http://www.tftunedshox.com/springcalc.htm

Just trying to help.

Cheers mate!!! looking now..

I went the 800 but dont mean i can change it again :) more then one spring is allways OK.. dont take much to change it depending on what type of riding :)

[FRN-71E]

Xmetal was over last night was working on his bike, so i had a little play around with a 600 spring and we both agreed its WAY to soft for me.. i sit on it and it near bottomed out.. i just have to bounce on it and it would bottom out.. so im going to stick with the 800..

[VTSS350]

Xmetal was over last night was working on his bike, so i had a little play around with a 600 spring and we both agreed its WAY to soft for me.. i sit on it and it near bottomed out.. i just have to bounce on it and it would bottom out.. so im going to stick with the 800..

On a DH or FR bike you want between 28-33% sag. When you sit on the bike the normal way you ride it.

Dont forget that the compression circut will take care of the bottom out. If it bottoms out then wind abit more compression into it.

You need the shock to compres 28-33% to allow the rear wheel to stay in contact with the ground in rock gardens and stutter bumps. With an 800 spring at speed you would just bounce off the track.

Take a look at the spring rates of almost everyone here that rides a DH/FR bike. They are below 500.

Trust me. I run 450pound spring and am hitting stuff like this no problems at all. It never bottoms out. Its all about how you set the shock up.

[FRN-71E]

On a DH or FR bike you want between 28-33% sag. When you sit on the bike the normal way you ride it.

Dont forget that the compression circut will take care of the bottom out. If it bottoms out then wind abit more compression into it.

You need the shock to compres 28-33% to allow the rear wheel to stay in contact with the ground in rock gardens and stutter bumps. With an 800 spring at speed you would just bounce off the track.

Take a look at the spring rates of almost everyone here that rides a DH/FR bike. They are below 500.

Trust me. I run 450pound spring and am hitting stuff like this no problems at all. It never bottoms out. Its all about how you set the shock up.

Okies dude.. im going to take ur advice.. and play more with it in the bush with the 600 on it.. and let u know..
cheers for all the info!

[VTSS350]

Okies dude.. im going to take ur advice.. and play more with it in the bush with the 600 on it.. and let u know..
cheers for all the info!

No problems at all mate. I know how much of a pleasure it is to ride a well setup bike. It makes some much difference.

[FRN-71E]

No problems at all mate. I know how much of a pleasure it is to ride a well setup bike. It makes some much difference.

Well went out to Killingsworth today did the DH track out there couples of time and well i stand corrected last time i was out ther with the 800 this time with the 650 at soft and medium rebound and I LOVED IT.. felt awsome stuck to the track every where well not every where came around one coner to quick and front popped up and went head first in to a tree doing between 10 -15k so lucky i got the new full face and fulll shin guards they payed for there selfs!

[mtberdave]

do you know how much you have spent all up??

that applies to you to xmetal just dont want to gravedig your thread.

[FRN-71E]

do you know how much you have spent all up??

that applies to you to xmetal just dont want to gravedig your thread.

all up including gear about $1800

[Xmetal]

do you know how much you have spent all up??

that applies to you to xmetal just dont want to gravedig your thread.

I don't want to add up teh costs i'll probably scare myself. :D:eek:

[chuckies_here]

:mad: The stinky is out of action! after its first ride at killi, i have killed the rear derailleur but final gives me a reason to better something better so.. thinking of getting Saint gear. What u guys think what derailleur and shifter should i get?

The rear shocks bottom bolt was bent and not a good fit.. so i took it out last night but as i was it was bent a little more then i i thought and it snaped half way out.. so had to drill it out (NOT VERY FUN AT ALL) and now have totally stuffed the ally bushs, so need new ones of them and have got a better pin and bolt type pin in the bottom, just need to visit Drift and get some new bushs and she will be back on the tracks.!


Also it rides beautiful in the bush soaked up the bumps, just need to get out on it more so i can get a better feel of the bike so i can hit some of them better jumps and drop offs!

Also finally got rid of the crap tires that came on the Cell, Have a WTB Timberwolf 2.5 on the rear and a Kenda Nevgal 2.5 on the front and WHAT a differents does it make.. Grip's like s**t to a blanket, The Kenda is a second handy so have ordered another Timberwolf to replace it once its stuffed.

Have you got a new derailleur yet?

If not you might want to look at getting a sram x.7 or x.9

EDIT*
If you have to get shimano for some reason look at the new Xt shaddow or Lx

[FRN-71E]

Have you got a new derailleur yet?

If not you might want to look at getting a sram x.7 or x.9

EDIT*
If you have to get shimano for some reason look at the new Xt shaddow or Lx

Yer Xmetal say to have a look at Sram but i think im going to go all saint gear!

[FRN-71E]

all up including gear about $1800

Thats including the price of the Cell and the two Frames

[FRN-71E]

Been awhile since ive been on line.. nothing new to the bike as been done.. but NOW living in sydney so.. got more time on my hands and need to find places to ride beignner places and ppl to ride with.. as i havent been on the bike in the bush in ages.. going to have to start off easy!

anyway.. need to find places to ride? and suggestions?

[nitrous to burn]

where in sydney do u live?
There are some nice places on the northern beaches i.e. oxford falls, manly dam, redhill, bahai (if it is still there.)
Hope this helps.

[Flying-Squirrel]

Just read through the thread and you have come a long way!. Your bike looks great now and awesome photography. Well done :D

[FRN-71E]

where in sydney do u live?
There are some nice places on the northern beaches i.e. oxford falls, manly dam, redhill, bahai (if it is still there.)
Hope this helps.


Im living at Epping.. so not to fare.. i might have to go check them out one weekend!