Upgrading 2005 kona coiler help plz
Maccafrumtarn
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Hi I am fairly new to the mtb world so please be gentle I recently bought a gt avalanche 2.0 which I enjoyed but soon learned it could not cope with the drops and downhill I was doing so I have purchase myself an stock 2005 kona coiler as a base and I am looking to completely upgrade part by part mostly used parts its is currently stock as sold all those years back stats are.
http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/Bike ... del=Coiler
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.read on another forum should be looking at these but alteratives would be greatly appreciated Cranks - Shimano SLX
Chain - Sram PC 991
Chain Guide - E13 LG1+
Cassette - sram PG 970
Derailleur - Sram X9
Shifter - Sram X7
Brakes - Shimano SLX
Fork - Fox 36 Van R/totem/domain/lyrik/66
Shock - Fox DHX 5.0/4.0
Ps frame has just been powder coated so all stickers removed where is best place to get replace not stickers/decals.
Many thanks
Macca
http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/Bike ... del=Coiler
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.read on another forum should be looking at these but alteratives would be greatly appreciated Cranks - Shimano SLX
Chain - Sram PC 991
Chain Guide - E13 LG1+
Cassette - sram PG 970
Derailleur - Sram X9
Shifter - Sram X7
Brakes - Shimano SLX
Fork - Fox 36 Van R/totem/domain/lyrik/66
Shock - Fox DHX 5.0/4.0
Ps frame has just been powder coated so all stickers removed where is best place to get replace not stickers/decals.
Many thanks
Macca
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Just don't spend too much on it. The Coiler isn't a very good frame. For what those parts are going to cost you could just buy a better bike.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350
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What freeride frame would you recommend I need 4 inch travel maybe 5 tops.0
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RockmonkeySC wrote:Just don't spend too much on it. The Coiler isn't a very good frame. For what those parts are going to cost you could just buy a better bike.0
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Not majorly no brakes are gd and drivetrain the ones I wanna change are front and rear sus front anything air 140mm-150mm travel must have adjust and rear shocks I need summat decent with 500lb spring then would be good started bike for me.
As you can tell I am still learning the above parts was a reply to someone's post on pink bike so cheap but quality alteratives would be great.
Thanks macca0 -
Maccafrumtarn wrote:Not majorly no brakes are gd and drivetrain the ones I wanna change are front and rear sus front anything air 140mm-150mm travel must have adjust and rear shocks I need summat decent with 500lb spring then would be good started bike for me.
As you can tell I am still learning the above parts was a reply to someone's post on pink bike so cheap but quality alteratives would be great.
Thanks macca
This is not intended as a criticism, but spending big money on forks and everything else may not be the most sensible way forwards.0 -
You would want a 150mm fork on this frame, the Totems you mentioned are two inches too long (same length as 200mm boxxers) and weigh a ton. If you want to get in to freeride or downhill a 150mm fork won't do you much good in the future. As for the shock, the spring weight depends on which shock you fit, a Rockshox or Marzocchi shock will need a different weight spring to a Fox or Cane Creek but they all make very good shocks.
If you really want to change the fork look for a Marzocchi 55 or Rockshox Domain RC, you should get away with a 160mm fork. To get a good used Lyrik or Fox 36, with a good spec damper you need to spend a lotTransition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
Thanks just need something decent with adjust al losin a lot pedalling up hills. What rear shocks should I be looking at? I need a 500 or550lbs spring am just over 13 stone that's all I know.
Cheers
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Like I said, spring weight depends on the make of shock, not just your weight.
If you want climbing performance you need an air shock, coil shocks don't have a pedal platform (pro pedal or similar).
A fox RP23 would do you.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
cheer pal av looked at sizes not realised back wheel has a huge buckle on it bike is on sun rim single tracks whats best to do see if I can get it repair or just fork out for a new 1?.0
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The link to the bike doesn't work so can't see what the current spec is.
I bought a (used) Rockshox Domain 318 for £150 and I'm really impressed with it.
Wheels, I'd have a look on Superstar - you can get a pre-built set of Stan's Flows on Switch EVO hubs for £200 or if you're on a budget look at the DHX pre-built set for £130
Brakes - Shimano Deore or SLX.
The rest I'd just ride til it brakes and/or wears out and replace as necessary...if you're chucking it down freeride/DH trails that shouldn't take long"Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
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Flows are too soft for downhill, really prone to denting when ridden hard. Mavic are still the best for downhill unless you want to fork out for a lighter rim, then it's the Spank Spike Race 28.
Superstars DHX wheelsets are a little heavier but solid and dirt cheap.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350