Brawler Posted October 15, 2009 Share Hi all. New here Used to do a lot of BMX riding as a teen and miss dirt jumping and messing about riding street. Now that im older I would like to get back into it but this time on a MTB. I had a Cannondale F7 which I sold a few days ago - was a good bike but wasn't built for what I had in mind if you know what I mean I have got about R10k for a new bike - currently looking at the Giant STP 1 (2010) which retails for around R9k. Overview:Key Upgrades (over STP SS): ? Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2, 100mm suspension fork ? Truvativ Hussefelt crankset, Howitzer bottom bracket ? SRAM X.4 rear trigger, X.5 rear derailleur ? WTB Dual Duty FR rim/GIANT Tracker (f)/Formula ® hub, wheelsethttp://www2.giant-bicycles.com/en-IN/bikes/model/stp.1/5477/38129/ Any comments on it? or any suggestions on other bikes? Also which bike stores in Cape Town are decent? I am new here. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarradVZ Posted October 15, 2009 Share Welcome Brawler. I have not the faintest idea about dirt jumoing except that it results in broken faces, shoulders and wallets. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrussell Posted October 15, 2009 Share Hey Brawler, welcome to The Hub! are you looking for a new or second hand bike? there are some GT Chuckers, mongoose fireballs ect going around on The Hub so have a look at them, search the site Good stores would be crown cycles, bridge cycles, cycle lab, and BMC from my experiance....I would give you contact details but I dont have any, just google thier names. Im not that experianced with DJ's but im sure that many others are, also post some more bike ideas and someone will help you out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrussell Posted October 15, 2009 Share Also if you staying in the Cape, we got some AWESOME DH trails, maybe check out some DH bikes? you can get a pretty reasnable bike with 9k, theyre allot more fun than hardtails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawler Posted October 15, 2009 Share Welcome Brawler. I have not the faintest idea aboutdirt jumoing except that it results in broken faces' date=' shoulders andwallets. Good luck.[/quote'] Sounds fun Hey Brawler' date=' welcome to The Hub! are you looking for anew or second hand bike? there are some GT Chuckers, mongoose fireballsect going around on The Hub so have a look at them, search the site Good stores would be crown cycles, bridge cycles, cycle lab, andBMC from my experiance....I would give you contact details but I donthave any, just google thier names. Im not that experianced with DJ's but im sure that many others are, also post some more bike ideas and someone will help you out[/quote'] Preferably new but if a sweet 2nd hand deal comes my way I will be keento check it out. How are city cycles? Thats who I got the quote from. Also if you staying in the Cape' date=' we got some AWESOME DH trails, maybe check out some DH bikes? you can get a pretty reasnable bike with 9k, theyre allot more fun than hardtails[/quote'] Im in Rondebosch - Would be cool to get a DH but they seem pricey.. Doesn't help having a few really expensive hobbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog_ Posted October 15, 2009 Share The STP is great, it'll do the job fine, so will a GT Ruckus. If you want to go a little cheaper, look at the Mongoose Ritual. Oh, and don't listen to jrussell, hardtail is the way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawler Posted October 16, 2009 Share Just had a look at the Ritual-Hi. Its a tiny bit more than the STP1 but much better specced - avid juicy hydrualics etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_mil Posted October 16, 2009 Share Hey Brawler, welcom to the Hub. I too have been keeping an eye out for a jump bike (I'm hoping to pick something up 2nd hand). That said I also have zero jumping experiance but psyched to learn. The thing is the jumps along the 'spruit seem quite serious and the small ones that were there have been upgraded. I've been thinking about maybe cutting/building a pump track just upsteam of the existing jumps (far side of the martial arts building) to (a) learn how to pump properly and (b) learn how to jump on more reasonable sized jumps. What are peoples thoughts on this and would others be keen to help out to build? Looks like I've made this post all about me . Sorry for the hi-jack Brawler. Good luck with finding the right bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted October 16, 2009 Share STP always receives rave reviews. So it'll be a safe bet. Other options are GT Ruckus or Chucker, Mongoose Fireball and a couple of DMR frames / complete bikes. Am looking for a DJ bike for myself and will hopefully pull the trigger before the end of next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted October 16, 2009 Share 2010 DMR Drone Reptoid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted October 16, 2009 Share If I can find the business card of the guy who does custom ano and powder coating jobs this what my DJ bike will look like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawler Posted October 16, 2009 Share STP always receives rave reviews. So it'll be a safe bet. Other options are GT Ruckus or Chucker' date=' Mongoose Fireball and a couple of DMR frames / complete bikes. Am looking for a DJ bike for myself and will hopefully pull the trigger before the end of next week.[/quote'] Any bike shops in CPT keep stock? The Mongoose Ritual-Hi looks quite decent I just need to find out how much it will be locally: http://www.mongoose.com/usa/eng/mtn/Products/Mountain-Pavement/Jumping/Details/2827-M10RITDH-Ritual-Dirt-Hi Frame: Full CroMo Urban/jump w/ micro horizontal dropouts & derailleur hanger; Intergrated headset and ISCG mountFork: Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2 100mm travel, 20 mm thru axle, rebound and air preload adjustCrankset / Chainwheel: Gravity Moto X 36T Steel ring and cromo pedal insertsBottom Bracket: FSA MegaExoPedals: Mongoose alloy platform w/ replaceable pinsRear Derailleur: SRAM X.7Shifters: SRAM X.7 Impulse triggerCog set: SRAM PG950 11-26TChain: KMC Z-9200Rims: Alienation 440Front Hub: Formula alloy disc 20mm thruRear Hub: Formula alloy disc freehub w/ nutted axleSpokes: 14g stainlessTires: ( f ) Kenda Small Block Eight 26x2.35 ( r ) Kenda K-Rad 26x2.3Front Brake: AVID Juicy3 Hydraulic Disc w/ 160 mm rotorsRear Brake: AVID Juicy3 Hydraulic Disc w/ 160 mm rotorsBrake Levers: AVID Juicy3 with tool free reach adjustHandlebar: FUNN Full On, 25.4x50x710mm; 7075 alloyStem: Mongoose Ultralight BMX 50 mmHeadset: 1-1/8" internal (campy fit)Grips: Mongoose KratonSaddle: Mongoose Jump seatSeat Post: 27.2 Alloy Micro AdjustSeat Clamp: built into frameExtras: MRP Party Crasher Lite bash ring; MRP SB-3 CHAIN TENSIONE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_mil Posted October 16, 2009 Share Perdy! If you're looking to build a frame yourself I see CRC have a BrandX frame (which seems to get good reviews) fairly chear R850'ish. See http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=12528 Keep in mind you'll have to add VAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nox1111 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Hey Brawler, I am selling a GT ruckus UF steel that I brought in from the UK. Its in great nic. Only reason I am selling is because I already have a DJ rig here and could not get it over my heart to leave my bike in London. Its a great setup and a really great little bike. The bike is standing at a bikeshop in Paarl, if you want it I can collect it from them. PM me if you are interested, I'll send some pics etc over. Here's my old ad:https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=54222&KW=ruckus&PN=3 nox11112009-10-16 02:41:06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawler Posted October 16, 2009 Share Thanks for the offer but really not keen on Suntour forks, also the price seems a little steep. The STP SS is less than a grand more brand new with Moz Dj3's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted October 16, 2009 Share Cycle Factory Store in Montague Gardens. Rumour has it STP stock will land 1 Nov, DMR due in Jan 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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