Vp-free (NEW PARTS ADDED pg 2)

[karlfaith]

:D Hey, just thought i show everyone my vp free (bought the frame 2nd hand the other day for a steal) thanks tc's :p

spec is pretty ordinary at the moment because i'm using the parts from my faith :p

http://img293.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140058gh2.jpg

spec list:

Frame: SC VP-Free 2005
Fork: Marzocchi Drop Off triplle (Upgraded to Fox 36 Van rc2)
Shock: 5th Element (Upgraded to Fox DHX 5.0)
Stem: Easton Vice, 31.8 clamp
Bars: Easton
Brakes: Avid Juicy 7, hydraulic disc, 203mm Polygon rotor
Cranks: Truvativ Hussefelt
Pedals: Truvativ Hussefelt (possibly the worst grip pedals ever, hence an upgrade soon)
R/derailleur: Shimano Deore
F/derailleur: Shimano Saint
Shifter: Alivio 8sp shifters
Rims: Alexrims Supra BH
F/Hub: No name....does anyone know what comes stock on the 05 giant faith 3?
R/Hub: No name....does anyone know what comes stock on the 05 giant faith 3?
Tyres: Maxxis Minion 26x2.35
Seatpost: Easton, 30.9mm

tell me what you think!

[basic_extremist]

Nice! Doing well i see.... We'll have to go for a ride once liam gets off of his slack ass and does my bike :p

Congrats man

[karlfaith]

lol, sure thing, you're just 'strapped for cash' more like :rolleyes: ;)

[doggi]

Its good to see some more sc pride .Do u plane on upgrading parts ? You cant go wrong with santa cruz bikes you are going to love it . They fucken rock .

[Bazil_1]

mmm nice frame..How long till you upgrade the forks??

[karlfaith]

spec list added, what should i upgrade to make it lighter

cheers

[blackjack]

boxer world cup airs, mavic 721 on hope hubs, ti spring, carbon bars, race saddle,

[-Jordan-]

Rims: Alexrims Supra BH
F/Hub: No name....does anyone know what comes stock on the 05 giant faith 3?
R/Hub: No name....does anyone know what comes stock on the 05 giant faith 3?


They would be formula hubs. Pretty dodegy, watch out for them.

Otherwise, nice bike.

[Bodin]

Nice bike!


spec is pretty ordinary at the moment because i'm using the parts from my faith :p !

Don't stress about the spec. A lot of people sink a whole lotta money in to improving the performance of a bike and maybe only improve it by 5%. The heart of a good bike is a great fame, and that you now have.

They would be formula hubs. Pretty dodegy, watch out for them.

This is good advice. If you're going to break the bank, get good hubs.

[karlfaith]

Just thought I'd add to this thread instead of starting a new one, but here are the new parts for the free!!!!!!!, oh and my pressure suit.
They should be fitted by this sunday

[mpdowling]

They go alright aye? I got one myself, love it, pedalls so well, but make sure you set up the shock well, the DHX is perfect for this frame and I've felt a couple of them that arn't set up very well and really makes a difference. have fun on yours as i am on mine! Oh also how much travel do those forks have? i'm thinking of singles soon .

[Renegade]

Just thought I'd add to this thread instead of starting a new one, but here are the new parts for the free!!!!!!!, oh and my pressure suit.
They should be fitted by this sunday

Nice the 36's will go well on that mate. Good choice.

[tu plang]

:D Hey, just thought i show everyone my vp free (bought the frame 2nd hand the other day for a steal) thanks tc's :p

hehe i thought that frame looked familiar. that explain why it disappeared :o

looks good what you've done with it.

[karlfaith]

Oh also how much travel do those forks have? i'm thinking of singles soon .

160mm
I don''t need anymore than that:o

[blackjack]

finally your getting rid of the drop offs karl haha, whats wrong with your 5th element

[karlfaith]

whats wrong with your 5th element
It's a 5th lol, the worst rebound ..well for me anyway, plus i was going to sell it to a friend for a while now anyway.

[Matt H]

Niiiiiice! 36's were definetly a good choice. Ride it hard!

[atty]

very nice. show us some updated pics:D

[karlfaith]

I'll post up some pictures tomorow

[karlfaith]

Okay, twas built up this afternoon.
First ride was fkn awesome! (Steerer will be cut very soon)
Pictures:
http://s146.photobucket.com/albums/r246/dh-mtber/?action=view&current=03-03-07_1700.jpg

http://s146.photobucket.com/albums/r246/dh-mtber/?action=view&current=03-03-07_1703.jpg

http://s146.photobucket.com/albums/r246/dh-mtber/?action=view&current=03-03-07_1701.jpg
Oh yeah, seat is a tad high, dad had a go :P

:D

[Bazil_1]

Just wheels cranks and maybe drive train to go. Nice Nicee

[karlfaith]

Yeah, well i'm pretty happy with it at the moment, the only thing i would change is the R. Deraillieur, cause its bent-ish, but otherwise i think i might leave it as-is for a while.

[ExTrEmE FrEeRiDe]

nice looking bike mate gotta love the vp free
how are the 36 up the front? ive got 40s on mine but i was tempted to go the 36s there a killer single crown

[karlfaith]

They're awesome!:cool:

[blackjack]

was racing on some totems on the weekend, fuck there nice forks, mabey they would be something to consider, feel aworsome, and are stiff as anything