"Boudicca" Orange 224 (Better pics page 4)

Maddog1979

10 stone... ha ha i'm just short or 17 so i'll pass on them lol

rockmonkeysc

Generators are stronger than Deemax's!
Anyone can dent a rim, no matter how heavy they are, especially if your tyres are too soft. I'm 16 stone & I have used generator wheels and they are solid even though I tend to kill wheels. If you have a couple hundred pounds to spend on wheels I would go for Mavic EX721's on Superstar Switch Evo hubs, I had a set & they are absolutely bomb proof. Dead true even after four races & several uplift days

ilovedirt

looking sweeeet, like others have said, lowers will get pretty scratched as soon as you get on an uplift, might as well leave them.

Maddog1979

At 100 sheets for prep and spray i'll just get a touch up pen and new decals (although i've got a couple of Monster Energy stickers i could just whack on) .

Just need to get hold of a cheap 2nd hand direct stem..

mrmonkfinger

RockmonkeySC wrote:

Anyone can dent a rim, no matter how heavy they are, especially if your tyres are too soft

qft

Maddog1979

It's been a while since i updated this thread. Lost my job .. 8 months of no money but i'm back in the game so back spending.

Got a Funn direct mount stem.


Just had these delivered today, Zee rear mech and shifter.



And i've just won on fleabay a new Nukeproof 760mm 20mm riser bar in black...

ilovedirt

looking good fella, not too much left to go now then?

mrmonkfinger

got any wheels sorted yet?

Maddog1979

Nope not yet.. still looking around... think i might start out on a set of Superstar DHX wheels then move onto something more substantial later on.

Maddog1979

Just had these delivered, Nukeproof 760mm 20mm rise. Hope blue seat clamp and superstar grips.

left with..

Wheels. (if some things go my way i'll be able to get some generators this month)
Tubes and tyres. (Not sure what to get)
cassette (looking at a Shimano 105 25T)
Chain (unsure)
Pedals. (saint, nukeproof or superstar)

ilovedirt

RE tyres, minions are usually a good bet unless it's super muddy. I usually run some combination of supertacky/maxxpro minions all year round with a swampthing on reserve for the front.

Also, with the wheels, those superstar DHX ones are pretty solid from what I hear, they're just not particularly light. If you just want to get the bike built up quickly, they're a pretty decent wheelset to get you rolling. Most other wheelsets are only going to be lighter rather than stronger.

rockmonkeysc

I have got a Generator wheelset, they are ok but I wouldn't buy another set.
I had a set of Mavic EX721 rims in superstar switch EVO hubs, they were solid, stronger than the Nukeproof wheels and about the same weight.
For tyres I would go for Maxxis Minions DHF super tacky for the dry and Schwalbe Dirty Dans for the wet. If you can get a set Swamp Things are amazing in the wet but Maxxis stopped making them, they are a bit more predictable than a full mud spike.

ilovedirt

RockmonkeySC wrote:

I have got a Generator wheelset, they are ok but I wouldn't buy another set.
I had a set of Mavic EX721 rims in superstar switch EVO hubs, they were solid, stronger than the Nukeproof wheels and about the same weight.
For tyres I would go for Maxxis Minions DHF super tacky for the dry and Schwalbe Dirty Dans for the wet. If you can get a set Swamp Things are amazing in the wet but Maxxis stopped making them, they are a bit more predictable than a full mud spike.

Eh? No they haven't.
But yeah, I find the swamp thing is great in wet conditions except for the real thick gloopy mud, but then no tyres are really great in that. Grips well over rocks and roots and clears well, worked a treat for the wet days in the alps. Make sure you take it off when it dries out though otherwise things can get a bit scary! (washed out my front wheel going over the first step down jump thing at the top of pleney, pooed myself!). They pinch flat easy in the dry as well.

rockmonkeysc

ilovedirt wrote:

RockmonkeySC wrote:

I have got a Generator wheelset, they are ok but I wouldn't buy another set.
I had a set of Mavic EX721 rims in superstar switch EVO hubs, they were solid, stronger than the Nukeproof wheels and about the same weight.
For tyres I would go for Maxxis Minions DHF super tacky for the dry and Schwalbe Dirty Dans for the wet. If you can get a set Swamp Things are amazing in the wet but Maxxis stopped making them, they are a bit more predictable than a full mud spike.

Eh? No they haven't.
But yeah, I find the swamp thing is great in wet conditions except for the real thick gloopy mud, but then no tyres are really great in that. Grips well over rocks and roots and clears well, worked a treat for the wet days in the alps. Make sure you take it off when it dries out though otherwise things can get a bit scary! (washed out my front wheel going over the first step down jump thing at the top of pleney, pooed myself!). They pinch flat easy in the dry as well.

My local shop told me they can't get them because Maxxis had stopped making them. They lied :shock:
Dirty Dan's are great in really sloppy conditions, they just dig in and find grip. They are a bit dodgy on roots so you have to be a bit careful. Swampy's are ok in sloppy conditions, they lack all out grip but when they let go they are really predictable.

ilovedirt

RockmonkeySC wrote:

ilovedirt wrote:

RockmonkeySC wrote:

I have got a Generator wheelset, they are ok but I wouldn't buy another set.
I had a set of Mavic EX721 rims in superstar switch EVO hubs, they were solid, stronger than the Nukeproof wheels and about the same weight.
For tyres I would go for Maxxis Minions DHF super tacky for the dry and Schwalbe Dirty Dans for the wet. If you can get a set Swamp Things are amazing in the wet but Maxxis stopped making them, they are a bit more predictable than a full mud spike.

Eh? No they haven't.
But yeah, I find the swamp thing is great in wet conditions except for the real thick gloopy mud, but then no tyres are really great in that. Grips well over rocks and roots and clears well, worked a treat for the wet days in the alps. Make sure you take it off when it dries out though otherwise things can get a bit scary! (washed out my front wheel going over the first step down jump thing at the top of pleney, pooed myself!). They pinch flat easy in the dry as well.

My local shop told me they can't get them because Maxxis had stopped making them. They lied :shock:
Dirty Dan's are great in really sloppy conditions, they just dig in and find grip. They are a bit dodgy on roots so you have to be a bit careful. Swampy's are ok in sloppy conditions, they lack all out grip but when they let go they are really predictable.

lol, naughty. Don't know why bike shops bother making up fibs like that, they're losing out on custom after all. Unless they managed to flog you something more expensive?

rockmonkeysc

Tried to sell me Wet Screams but I don't like them.

mrmonkfinger

ilovedirt wrote:

Also, with the wheels, those superstar DHX ones are pretty solid from what I hear

I think you'll struggle to find better, certainly for the cash that superstar want (£130).

IIRC the DHX rims are now using Alex rims.

angry_bird

I thought the swampthings were being discontinued, despite them being listed on their website, which is why they're a bugger to get, CRC, nextdaytyres, wiggle etc not having them.

Although there was a rumour maxxis were going back on that... but AFAIK they're discontinued.

ilovedirt

mrmonkfinger wrote:

IIRC the DHX rims are now using Alex rims.

Always have been.

ilovedirt

Angry Bird wrote:

I thought the swampthings were being discontinued, despite them being listed on their website, which is why they're a bugger to get, CRC, nextdaytyres, wiggle etc not having them.

Although there was a rumour maxxis were going back on that... but AFAIK they're discontinued.

Fair enough, seems you're right, I only did a quick google and checked the maxxis website. Bit of a shame, I really like swampthings.

mrmonkfinger

ilovedirt wrote:

mrmonkfinger wrote:

IIRC the DHX rims are now using Alex rims.

Always have been.

Didn't superstar used to use Mach 1?

Or do you mean the DHX have always been Alex?

rockmonkeysc

I thought Superstar have always been Alex. I would pay the extra for Mavic EX721 rims. It's an extra £70 but they are bombproof, best DH rims I have owned.
I wouldn't use Stans Flows, they seem to be a little weak for hard DH riding, more like a heavy duty AM rim.

ilovedirt

Yeah as far as I know, all Superstar rims have always been by Alex.

Maddog1979

More bits arrived,

Nano tech's


Signature Seat


Mavix 729's on switch/tank hubs



Nearly there now.. only got cassette and tubes and tyres left to get and then fully build it all.

Maddog1979

Just ordered all the reamining parts.

Shimano 105 5700 11-25T cassette
Maxxis minion DHF 2.5 and 2.35 tyres
Tubes
YBN heavy duty chain

Just need to get it all built now.

Maddog1979

She's finally finished!!!
It's a been a real labour of love for the last 12 months.. can't wait to get start my venture into downhill.

Sorry for the crappy pic.. i'll get some more done with my SLR next week.

Frame: Orange 224 (unknown year)
Shock : Fox DHX 5.0 500lb spring
Forks: Marzocchi 88 RC3 EVO
Bars: Nukeproof 760mm 20mm rise
Stem: FUNN direct mount
Headset: Hope
Grips: Superstar

Front Brake Lever assy: XT 785
Front Caliper: XT 785
Front disc: XT 785 203mm
Rear Brake Lever assy: XT 785
Rear Caliper: XT 785
Rear Disc: XT 785 203mm
Hoses: XT 785


Shifters: 2013 Shimano Zee
Front Mech: N/A
Rear Mech: 2013 Shimano Zee M640
Chain Device: E Thirteen

Seat: Superstar signature
Seat Post: Thompson Elite
Seat Post Clamp: Hope

Cranks: Shimano M810
Chainring(s): E Thirteen 7075 38T
Chain: YBN heavy Duty
Cassette: Shimano 105 11-28T
Pedals: Superstarh Nano
Bottom Bracket: Hope

Front Wheel:
Rim: Mavic ex729
Spokes: Black double butted
Hub: Superstar switch evo
Tube: Schwalbe
Tyre: Maxxis Minion DHF DP 42a 2.5

Back Wheel:
Rim: Mavix ex729
Spokes: Black double butted
Hub: Superstar switch evo
Tube: Schwalbe
Tyre: Maxxis DHR DP 42a 2.35

Massive thank you to MJCycles in Warrington for getting the bike built up.

rockmonkeysc

Nice build. Those old 224's ride great.

Maddog1979

Cheers

Balls, i'm not back from work before it gets dark.. i'll do better pics at the weekend.

ilovedirt

Tidy!

Maddog1979

Ok technically not the bike but feck it..

Winstaleys BMX did what it said on the tin and everything was delivered on time.