Need help with Soul build on a budget

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  • 1mancity2
    1mancity2 Posts: 2,355
    Pretty sure thats the 9 speed one but they do have a 10 speed one, slx is bombproof, I have it on my reign.
    Finished, Check out my custom Giant Reign 2010
    Dirt Jumper Dmr Sidekick2
  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    lawman wrote:
    wheelwise id have to say stans crest on pro2's, superb wheels and ive used them over the last year with no problems what so ever,
    Didn't your hub snap in half?!
    MTB/CX

    "As I said last time, it won't happen again."
  • s1mon
    s1mon Posts: 618
    How about these for forks in white 120mm with 15mm axle ? http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... T-2012.htm

    Budget is not working on this build just got Thomson seatpost and stem :|
  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    I will have those Reba RLTs stripped and hopefully converted to 120mm by monday if you're still interested - don't push the Merlin button just yet!
    A Flock of Birds
    + some other bikes.
  • s1mon
    s1mon Posts: 618
    M665 SLX disc brakes 160/160 http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... KE-SET.htm

    or

    Elixir 5 185/160 in black
    http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... r_1946.htm

    Would I need a conversion bracket for the Elixir to fit post mount ?
  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    Looks like the elixr is complete, so no extras needed.
    A Flock of Birds
    + some other bikes.
  • s1mon
    s1mon Posts: 618
    Hi,

    I've £60 sitting in PayPal, can I get a pair of decent tyres for my build ? If so which one's.

    Cheers.
  • s1mon
    s1mon Posts: 618
    Any suggestions on tyres ?

    I can't decide on which brakes,

    http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... LIXIR5.htm
    http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... KE-SET.htm

    or these but are a bit more than I wanted to spend
    http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... 66-KIT.htm
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    s1mon wrote:
    I've £60 sitting in PayPal, can I get a pair of decent tyres for my build ? If so which one's.
    What sort of riding and where? Yes £30 ea will get you decent tyres, but which ones are very usage dependant!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    s1mon wrote:
    M665 SLX disc brakes 160/160 http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... KE-SET.htm

    or

    Elixir 5 185/160 in black
    http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... r_1946.htm

    Would I need a conversion bracket for the Elixir to fit post mount ?

    Shimano brakes are a doddle to bleed - no special kit required. Worth taking into account.
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • s1mon
    s1mon Posts: 618
    The Beginner wrote:
    s1mon wrote:
    I've £60 sitting in PayPal, can I get a pair of decent tyres for my build ? If so which one's.
    What sort of riding and where? Yes £30 ea will get you decent tyres, but which ones are very usage dependant!

    Simon
    I'm just after a general all round good(ish) trail tyres, something with good grip in the dry and damp (I'll be at home if it's too wet :lol: ) and I'm not sure what sort of width I need to be looking at, I don't want tractor tyres !
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    pick out something here;

    http://www.on-one.co.uk/c/q/tyres_and_tubes

    Some good deals there.

    I can vouch for Nobby Nic (F)/Racing Ralph (R) combo for dry conditions. both in 2.25 - The RR can handle damp days OK but it's not great in the wet and probably as useful as a chocolate teapot in the mud!
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • s1mon
    s1mon Posts: 618
    Hi,

    I've decided I want 120mm Reba's in white with a 15mm axle but RL's are £75 cheaper than the RLT's, is it work the saving ?

    Thanks.
  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    Id say no. The Turnkey is just a blowoff for the lock out. Realistically are you gonna ride locked out off road alot? No is probably the answer.
    A Flock of Birds
    + some other bikes.
  • s1mon
    s1mon Posts: 618
    Reba RL 120mm with maxle and SLX brakes ordered :D

    Still can't decide on what tyres :(
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Panaracer Fire XC pro are a good compromise tyre, reasonable grip in mud through to good grip and reasonably fast rolling in the dry, wired can be had quite cheap but folders can be pricey.

    Cheapest folders after a quick look
    http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... -OFFER.htm

    Wired
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=54053

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • s1mon
    s1mon Posts: 618
    Hi,

    I've been looking at those on merlin but are 2.1's wide enough ? :oops:
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Why would they not be? 2.1's are perfectly good for most riding, if your pushing a bike hard downhill you may need wider, but tyres are like make-up on a genuinely fit girl, less is most often more.....

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • s1mon
    s1mon Posts: 618
    What about nobby nic and racing ralph, both in 2.1 ?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Both are good choices, not tried an RR, I prefer the feel of the Fire XC's to the NN's my daughter has, she prefers the NN's.....I find the NN's feel a bit 'soft' in responce, the Fire XC's much sharper.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • s1mon
    s1mon Posts: 618
    Tyres ordered, gone for the Panaracers.

    I'm going for Hope hubs and headset but what colour ? At the moment it mostly black, white with the Orange frame. Do I go black headset and blue hubs to match the reba lockout dial ?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    LOL, all looks brown once it's muddy! Personally I'd stick with black.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • s1mon
    s1mon Posts: 618
    Do I go single or double up front ? I've got an SLX front mech but think I'd need a different mech for a double ?

    What's my options for a single up front ?

    Double I'm looking at the XT http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... FCM785.htm

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