UKSupergoose
Retro Newbie
Hi guys...
Im a total newbie to MTB builds, I've been building old school bmx's for the past few years but got all i want now so fancy moving over into mountain bikes as I've got quite a big love for restoring old bikes, and theres some stunning mountain bikes i remember from back in the day that i wouldn't mind showcasing alongside my bmx..
So theres probably going to be some very silly questions over the next few months as i really do have no idea which isn't a nice place to be but we all have to start somewhere i suppose..
I own a blue/purple pearl 84 saracen tuftrax which is a little beaut but i can't say i built from parts as was more a restore build, complete to original spec.
What i have bought and what most questions will be asked for is an alpine stars which will be a custom build. I fancy doing a custom build first just to get my head round to how to actually build a MTB and once I've learnt what goes where and what size is need for what etc then i'll move on to the fancy builds..
So heres my purchase, frame part sanded and shimano deore group set thrown in..
So this is where its at now..
So my first dump question is... What size/type forks should i be asking for in the wanted section, are they all the same height, plus been told i need 1eight's .. Im wanting a set that can be solid on roads but then be able to change for off road..
Cheers, Paul..
Im a total newbie to MTB builds, I've been building old school bmx's for the past few years but got all i want now so fancy moving over into mountain bikes as I've got quite a big love for restoring old bikes, and theres some stunning mountain bikes i remember from back in the day that i wouldn't mind showcasing alongside my bmx..
So theres probably going to be some very silly questions over the next few months as i really do have no idea which isn't a nice place to be but we all have to start somewhere i suppose..
I own a blue/purple pearl 84 saracen tuftrax which is a little beaut but i can't say i built from parts as was more a restore build, complete to original spec.
What i have bought and what most questions will be asked for is an alpine stars which will be a custom build. I fancy doing a custom build first just to get my head round to how to actually build a MTB and once I've learnt what goes where and what size is need for what etc then i'll move on to the fancy builds..
So heres my purchase, frame part sanded and shimano deore group set thrown in..
So this is where its at now..
So my first dump question is... What size/type forks should i be asking for in the wanted section, are they all the same height, plus been told i need 1eight's .. Im wanting a set that can be solid on roads but then be able to change for off road..
Cheers, Paul..