Black magic... Voodoo SS build
sloppycowpat
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Decided to build up a fast xc style SS for commuting and exploring, although I really want a new project.
After a bit of patience and luck/ time managed to get a brand new boxed 18" 2011 (I think) Voodoo Bokor frame for 70 bike tokens from fleabay
Always wanted one when I worked at Halfords when I was a student but couldn't afford one.
Frame
Nice replaceable drop outs
Head badge
On scale frame was around 3.5 pounds with drop outs and clamp.
Dunno which forks I'll use yet either a RS tora 318, manitou relic or manitou black, probably the latter though as it is nice and light.
Parts so far:
Forks - Manitou blacks
Saddle- Brown charge spoon.
Seat post - FSA carbon thing.
Grips - Brown super star.
SS kit - Gusset wide based steel 16 tooth ring 2 bit alu spacers.
Stem - Race face ride 70mm.
Cranks - GXP fireX with a knackered BB.
Wheels - front some random but light zerox wheel, rear shimano XT hub UST rim jobbie (weighs bu99er all, odd spokes though they thread through the rim).
Brakes - Hayes 9s but fancy a change.
Chain - KMC BMX chain I have lying around.
Stuff I need to get still
Pedals - Fancy some CB egg beaters.
Tyres - Thinking Kenda small blocks any other suggestions for fast rolling tyres? (also 1.95 or 2.1?) already have a 2.3 ripped the side wall on the other :evil: .
Bars - Probably some cheapo carbon ones for the moment (anyone got some floating around?).
BB - Probably a new stock might risk a superstar one though.
Headset - Thinking a white superstar one maybe.
Chain ring bolts- Want red but don't trust the alu ones.
As far as colours go I'm sticking with black components possibly a few white bits and some red bolts.
After a bit of patience and luck/ time managed to get a brand new boxed 18" 2011 (I think) Voodoo Bokor frame for 70 bike tokens from fleabay
Always wanted one when I worked at Halfords when I was a student but couldn't afford one.Frame
Nice replaceable drop outs
Head badge
On scale frame was around 3.5 pounds with drop outs and clamp.
Dunno which forks I'll use yet either a RS tora 318, manitou relic or manitou black, probably the latter though as it is nice and light.
Parts so far:
Forks - Manitou blacks
Saddle- Brown charge spoon.
Seat post - FSA carbon thing.
Grips - Brown super star.
SS kit - Gusset wide based steel 16 tooth ring 2 bit alu spacers.
Stem - Race face ride 70mm.
Cranks - GXP fireX with a knackered BB.
Wheels - front some random but light zerox wheel, rear shimano XT hub UST rim jobbie (weighs bu99er all, odd spokes though they thread through the rim).
Brakes - Hayes 9s but fancy a change.
Chain - KMC BMX chain I have lying around.
Stuff I need to get still
Pedals - Fancy some CB egg beaters.
Tyres - Thinking Kenda small blocks any other suggestions for fast rolling tyres? (also 1.95 or 2.1?) already have a 2.3 ripped the side wall on the other :evil: .
Bars - Probably some cheapo carbon ones for the moment (anyone got some floating around?).
BB - Probably a new stock might risk a superstar one though.
Headset - Thinking a white superstar one maybe.
Chain ring bolts- Want red but don't trust the alu ones.
As far as colours go I'm sticking with black components possibly a few white bits and some red bolts.
worst moment ever...
buzzing down twisting single track then.... psssst BANG!!!
buzzing down twisting single track then.... psssst BANG!!!
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