How to build a MonsterCross Bike 101

[Mongoose!]

Here is my build - rides like a dream

 

[Mongoose!]

Eldron : You created this thread in 2012.

 

You still riding the monster bike you build ?

[Eldron]

Eldron : You created this thread in 2012.

 

You still riding the monster bike you build ?

 

Nah.

 

To be honest I've gone off them a bit. The drop bars and relatively thin tyres make them tough/harsh to ride. Plus I'm old now

 

My current favourite play thing is an old  Niner commuter bike. Fat slicks, flat bar and a carbon fork in 1x9 mode - not as cool as a MonsterCross bike but awesome for tearing up streets and the occasional dirt path... SBR is also magic on in - no worrying about uneven or dodgy tar.

[Mongoose!]

Nah.

 

To be honest I've gone off them a bit. The drop bars and relatively thin tyres make them tough/harsh to ride. Plus I'm old now

 

My current favourite play thing is an old  Niner commuter bike. Fat slicks, flat bar and a carbon fork in 1x9 mode - not as cool as a MonsterCross bike but awesome for tearing up streets and the occasional dirt path... SBR is also magic on in - no worrying about uneven or dodgy tar.

haha. then I am glad I went for 2.1 / 2.2 tires

[Monark]

Here is my build - rides like a dream

 

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Bud please give us a spec list and a little write up on snags/issues you encountered. Your build is really spectacular.

[milky4130]

Here is my build - rides like a dream

 

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jassis that's mooi, congrats!! I've come to realise that the mechanical disk brakes is a no-no. While attempting to fix a puncture right after a downhill descend, I b accident touch the rotor, gees was that hot! Xt for me or some other that dissipates the heat easily.

[milky4130]

haha. then I am glad I went for 2.1 / 2.2 tires

1.8 is an option as well.

[Mongoose!]

jassis that's mooi, congrats!! I've come to realise that the mechanical disk brakes is a no-no. While attempting to fix a puncture right after a downhill descend, I b accident touch the rotor, gees was that hot! Xt for me or some other that dissipates the heat easily.

 

Must say I was nervous on the braking power of these mechanical brakes.

They are Sora and specific designed for STI's - must say, they are really good. super impressed with them.

 

this bike will only be a toy, and used for some commuting and base training on some district gravel roads.

 

hopefully with the tubeless tires (Maxxis Crossmark) I will never puncture ...lol

[Mongoose!]

Bud please give us a spec list and a little write up on snags/issues you encountered. Your build is really spectacular.

  will upload later

[RSR]

Here is my build - rides like a dream

 

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That is an awesome looking ride 

[Orbit]

Does anyone by some stroke of luck have a set of hens teeth... I mean midges or woodchippers that they want to get rid of. I can't bring myself to pay shipping from the UK just for a set of bars.

[Eldron]

Must say I was nervous on the braking power of these mechanical brakes.

They are Sora and specific designed for STI's - must say, they are really good. super impressed with them.

 

Mechanicals are really under rated! I'm busy with a Cannondale Tandem that has 105 SIT/SRAM BB7 combo and the braking is awesome.

 

Only real difference is the feel - mechanicals are much spongier than hydraulics. Braking power is the same but the spongy feel may put some people off (or entice people with their increased "modulation" ). I guess that's a Friday discussion...

[Mongoose!]

this monster bike really rides nice    

Should have build one long ago!

[Mongoose!]

Does anyone by some stroke of luck have a set of hens teeth... I mean midges or woodchippers that they want to get rid of. I can't bring myself to pay shipping from the UK just for a set of bars.

 sorry . none with me

[NotSoBigBen]

Busy with something 'new' 

 

[Mongoose!]

selling this if somebody is interested R1800

 

Look a few post up where a photo of the bike it was build on can be seen. - bike sold in parts now

 

But I build a new one for me with a Lefty fork...

 

Edited December 12, 2016 by Mongoose!