My sons first MTB "complete" new pics

buzz1

I'm attempting to get my 16yr old son into mtbing, having only ridden a BMX.
So after being given (ish) a HARO sonix frame inc. chainset, seatpost/saddle and FSA headset, I set about scouring flea bay and the classifieds for cheap parts with the intention of upgrading if he gets in to it.
spec. list so far then as follows;
Haro sonix frame 120mm, medium rockshox BAR shock
Hussefelt firex cranks with wellgo pedals (thanks STAV)
LX derailleur and shifter (1X9)
FSA headset
Da bomb floata 60mm stem in white
Reverse fli xl 700mm bars in white with sunline mushroom grips
Juicy 3 brakes with 160mm rotors
wheels say mavic on the hubs but that's debatable
Sram PG950 cassette
Michelin country mub 2.1 tyres
suntour xcm 120mm forks
saddle WTB
unbranded seatpost/clamp
pics will come at the weekend

smokymcjoe

pics or it didnt happen lol ;-)

MountainMonster

No forks, or have you gone rigid?

buzz1

As promised, all finished and only paid out £80 so far as I had some spare parts.
He's had a quick blast around the block and it seems to fit him ok.
Might just need to bleed the rear brake.

chez_m356

thats quite some bike for £80, nice one ,more importantly, does your son like it?

buzz1

Yeah, he cant wait to get out on it, gotta wait until next weekend now though

VWsurfbum

that looks ace! i hope enjoys it!

buzz1

Thanks man, gonna get our asses over thorndon on Saturday

paulmgreen

great - he's a lucky boy!

I think I may start doing the same thing for a second bike myself......

buzz1

Update on my sons bike, well ridden now
New bits - DT Swiss FR 1.6D wheels
WTB prowler tyres
Fox float rear shock
Blackspire bash ring
New grips with superstar bar end caps
Da Bomb floata stem in black
Gusset seat clamp in white
Tora decals on forks
new forks when funds allow

paulmgreen

terrific

ilovedirt

That's an awesome bit of kit for a first bike, nice one