Trail/Single Track Bike Setup

[BMann]

Hi There Hubbers

 

I am looking at upgrading my Schwinn Rocket Pro(its 16 inch frame)to be more of an aggresive trail bike for SA - all ideas and thoughts would be much appreciated.

 

It has 5 inches of rear wheel travel on the back and 120mm on the front - i was thinking of getting the new Rock Shox Sektor(110-150 mm) with 20mm Maxle - do you guys think it would be a bad/good idea? I have Truvativ Hussevelt bars and a 70mmm stem, Maxxis Minion 2.35 front and rear, Alex DM 18 rims, 180 mm rotors front/rear.

 

Also im not sure what drive train setup to use (single speed with chain device or a double chain ring with chain device )I would prefer to use a single chain device because the chain does tend to jump off on rough terrain........any ideas on rear cassette/front ring setup? I ride mostly single track and trail but i have to get to the top of the hill first.........

[Pappa Bear]

Get a granny gear as well, remember that if you do an allmountain setup you will compromise your climbing position..... reading your post is seems that you plan to go down steep terrain as well - you will need a graany gear to get back up......

 

Fork seems fine - good idea, looks like to right tires for the job..... See if you can get a dropper seatpost!

 

Where do you plan to ride?

[BMann]

Get a granny gear as well, remember that if you do an allmountain setup you will compromise your climbing position..... reading your post is seems that you plan to go down steep terrain as well - you will need a graany gear to get back up......

 

Fork seems fine - good idea, looks like to right tires for the job..... See if you can get a dropper seatpost!

 

Where do you plan to ride?

 

Thanks for the input much appreciated - i normally ride Giba, Karkloof, Cascades and Worlds View single track/downhill sections, i dont ride the really big stuff but i do push it sometimes........I know that it does seem a tall order to get a 'All Mountain' rig that is light yet strong.