Bikes for Enduro... The restart

[(Deon)]

I'm looking for a bit of help from the enduro experts! I'm looking at building up an enduro type bike, I have a pair of mavic cross trails(2010) that are not really being used. Just wondering if u think these will be to weak for what I'm looking for (rock gardens, jumps etc) I'm a resionably light but do ride quite aggressively, do you think these will hold up? And also if anyone one knows if they can be converted to 15mm up front ans 142x12mm at the back? They are currently 9mm. Thanks!

 

Could be the same info you have already seen.. most of it from the Mavic site. Pinkbike has instructions provided by RC to convert the crossmax. If the CT is compatible I would assume the process is very much the same. http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Tech-Tuesday-Converting-Mavic-Crossmax-SX-Axles-2011.html

 

CROSSTRAIL - PACKED WITH ITS-4, UST AND ISM TECHNOLOGIES

 

HIGH END FEATURES

ITS-4: faster engagement for faster accelerations. Full hub compatibility: 9/15 front, 9/12x135/142 rear UST Tubeless: no rim tape needed, new profile offers easier inflation.

 

 

VERSIONS - FRONT

6 bolts 15 mm (QR with optional adapters)

 

 

VERSIONS - REAR

6 bolts QR & 12x135 & 12x142

 

 

 

DELIVERED WITH

User guide

UST valve and accessories

Front QR adapters

Rear QR adapters

Rear 12x142mm adapters

Multifunction adjustment wrench

You'll just need to check what year model you have and whether it fits in with the 2013 ITS4 spec above.

"Accessories wheels Rear Axle Adapters

Today there are many rear axle standards. Most Mavic wheel can be fitted with specific adapters to match with the frame diameter : 9,5x135 mm, 12x135 mm or 12x142 mm depending on wheel models."

 

 

[Dirty Sanchez]

Hi Guys,

 

Need some help/pointers on a new frame.

 

Requirements:

• Under R20k
  
• Up to 160mm travel
  
• 67 HA or less
  
• 30.9 seatpost diameter
  
• 26" wheels
  
• Local support
  

I'm not allowed a Jabula.

 

Any thoughts, ideas, suggestions?

[G00SE]

Hi Guys,

 

Need some help/pointers on a new frame.

 

Requirements:

• Under R20k
  
• Up to 160mm travel
  
• 67 HA or less
  
• 30.9 seatpost diameter
  
• 26" wheels
  
• Local support
  

I'm not allowed a Jabula.

 

Any thoughts, ideas, suggestions?

 

Find a 2nd hand Ibis Mojo HD. checks all the boxes, except the seat post diameter. And if you got a 30,9 dropper, you can just shim it to fit 31.6. A lot of the boutique frames use a 31,6 seat tube.

 

In fact for 20k you can get just about any top of the range frame 2nd hand.

 

Why you not allowed a Jabula?

[Dirty Sanchez]

Family issues with the Jabula.

 

Need a new frame as I need & want the warranty.

 

Shimming a dropper yells additional creaking. Or not?

[G00SE]

That changes things a bit.

Pity about the Jabula, probably your best bet under 20k. Perhaps one of the commencal frames?

Never shimmed a dropper before so I dont know, I think if you grease the post properly it should be ok..

[Dirty Sanchez]

Think Commencal seat tubes are 31.6.

 

Otherwise Cotic BFe. Money saved on the frame can go towards a new dropper. Not too keen on going hard tail though

[enjoi]

Hi Guys,

 

Need some help/pointers on a new frame.

 

Requirements:

• Under R20k
  
• Up to 160mm travel
  
• 67 HA or less
  
• 30.9 seatpost diameter
  
• 26" wheels
  
• Local support
  

I'm not allowed a Jabula.

 

Any thoughts, ideas, suggestions?

What about a Yeti SB66?

Alu frames are under 20k ✅

Rear travel is 152mm...

HA is ✅

Seatpost diameter ✅

26" wheels ✅

Local support seems to be good from MSC.

[Dirty Sanchez]

Alu SB66's are going for 30K as per MSC & Greg (CPT Yeti).

 

Not keen on Yeti at the moment. My ASR5 is a maintenance pain in the arse & I don't see the SB66 any better.

 

Also local support is not all that great POST sale.

[Iwan Kemp]

Alu SB66's are going for 30K as per MSC & Greg (CPT Yeti).

 

Not keen on Yeti at the moment. My ASR5 is a maintenance pain in the arse & I don't see the SB66 any better.

 

Also local support is not all that great POST sale.

For that money you can have yourself a brand new, full carbon Ibis.

[Dirty Sanchez]

Yeah, but I'm not spending that money PLUS 4k on a new dropper.

 

Looks like it will be a hard tail then.

[Iwan Kemp]

Hi Guys,

 

Need some help/pointers on a new frame.

 

Requirements:

• Under R20k
  
• Up to 160mm travel
  
• 67 HA or less
  
• 30.9 seatpost diameter
  
• 26" wheels
  
• Local support
  

I'm not allowed a Jabula.

 

Any thoughts, ideas, suggestions?

Frame Only:

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/47302-turner-5spot-frame-killer-deal/

 

Or complete bike:

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/62180-turner-5spot/

 

http://officeimg.vo.msecnd.net/en-za/files/164/392/ZA001117936.gif Under R20k

http://officeimg.vo.msecnd.net/en-za/files/164/392/ZA001117936.gif Up to 160mm travel (140mm rear, DW-Link, can run 140,150 or 160mm uo front)

http://officeimg.vo.msecnd.net/en-za/files/164/392/ZA001117936.gif 67 HA or less

http://officeimg.vo.msecnd.net/en-za/files/164/392/ZA001117936.gif 30.9 seatpost diameter

http://officeimg.vo.msecnd.net/en-za/files/164/392/ZA001117936.gif 26" wheels

http://officeimg.vo.msecnd.net/en-za/files/164/392/ZA001117936.gif Local support

[enjoi]

Alu SB66's are going for 30K as per MSC & Greg (CPT Yeti).

 

Not keen on Yeti at the moment. My ASR5 is a maintenance pain in the arse & I don't see the SB66 any better.

 

Also local support is not all that great POST sale.

Oh ok, the I should have bought it once then when MSC quoted me R19000 for the SB66 alu frame a month ago incl rear kashima shock.

 

I haven't had any poor after sales service from Greg with my ASR5c sofar. Luckly I haven't had any major maintenance problems yet.

 

I'm sure you'll find a sweet frame!!

[Dirty Sanchez]

Oh ok, the I should have bought it once then when MSC quoted me R19000 for the SB66 alu frame a month ago incl rear kashima shock. I haven't had any poor after sales service from Greg with my ASR5c sofar. Luckly I haven't had any major maintenance problems yet. I'm sure you'll find a sweet frame!!

No issues with Greg at all.

 

I have issues waiting 6 months for a derailleur hanger. Or an "Approved Shop" replacing bearings with substandard ones & dinging the frame in the process.

[Dirty Sanchez]

Thanks for the heads up on the Turner, Crow

[Iwan Kemp]

http://www.ibiscycles.com/images/uploads/slideshows/970x527-lopesRipleySeaOtterDH.jpg

[enjoi]

 

No issues with Greg at all.

 

I have issues waiting 6 months for a derailleur hanger. Or an "Approved Shop" replacing bearings with substandard ones & dinging the frame in the process.

Yeah that would piss me off too!

 

I know its 140mm rear travel but I know of a mal deal on a carbon Sworks stumpjumper and carbon expert stumpjumper if you'd concider going 140mm. In your budget and ticks all the boxes except 160mm.