New Little Jump Bike Project for a BIG Man.

Hi, This is my second build after building my Cannondale Super V (Uber'd) about this time last year (its in this forum but didn't get much interest as I pretty much put up before and after photos). After a fun year bombing round on that I fancied a new project and I want to learn to jump better so I thought I'd build a 4X/jump bike in a bit of hark back to my youth and to replace the one I had stolen a few years back.

This is (was) supposed to be a bit of a budget build but after buying a rather nice pair of Bombers off here the DIY paint job on the frame just won't do so I am on the look out for a decent and reasonable costing powder coater in the Newport/Cardiff area.

I'm 6'7" so I can't wait to get the odd looks down the local BMX track on this once built.

So please find the spec and some photos below.

Frame: DMR Sidekick

Fork: Marzocchi Z1 BAM

Headset: FSA Orbit XL II
Stem: Trurativ AKA 60mm
Handlebar: SPANK Spike 777
Grips: Lizard Skins Peaty

Brakes: AVID Single Digit
Brake Pads:
Brake Cables: Shimano
Brake Levers: AVID

Shifters: Shimano SLX
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: HG53 9 speed
Chain: HG53
Cranks: Shimano Deore LX
Crank Bolts: N/A
Chainrings: Shimano
Chainring bolts: Shimano
Chain Device - DMR Speed Guide
Bottom Bracket: Shimano LX
Pedals: Unsure at the moment

Hub Skewers: BBB
Rims: Mavi D521- Silver Front/ Rear
Hubs: Hope XC Front/ Shimano LX Rear
Nipples: Unknown
Spokes: DT
Tyres: Maxxis Crossmark
Tubes: Rubber

Saddle: Titec EL NORTE
Seatpost: System X
Seatpost Binder: Hope QR

Weight: No Idea Yet

I've collected parts off Retrobike, eBay, Pinkbike, the parts box and friends for not too much money.

Thanks for looking, should be a fun little bike once built.

What's the c to t on that then :shock:

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Hi, err....

Not sure, but lets say I have plenty of room.

Will give it measure cos I'm not even sure myself.

Guess it'll be 14" frame.

That will be an interesting look.

Old(er) dudes on small jump bikes rule
Got myself a new little project to replace my Rhythm here -
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=300937
If you're using it mainly down the race track then I'd consider singlespeeding it?

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Hi,

Your Rhythm looks great, hope mine turns out as well.

I have thought about the single speed thing but I quite like the gears and I'd already bought the rear mech.

Should be good either way and it might be something I do later. Will get it built first then go from there.

I also should explain that I only paid £17.50 for the frame hence the reason behind the budget remark however the forks cost considerably more than that so that's why I would like a decent paint job.

I asked DMR about replacement decals and they sent me a set of royal blue ones out for free (only ones they had but I can't complain, great customer service - dealt with Olly Wilkins too - seen him in the magazines and videos - pretty cool). So down with da kids...

Think I might go navy blue on the frame. Decisions decisions.

Blue on blue may clash a bit the orange and blue on the bombers looks good though

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Yeah, I'd been thinking something similar but I have googled similar blue on blue combinations and they look alright.

A friend has suggested gloss black but I think this may be a little boring.

Open to suggestions - Will have a look about myself too.

pearl white powder would stand out and not clash with the blue or the orange

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Hi, bit of an update.

Think I've decided on a colour - Trailer Truck Teal by Prismatic Powders.

I'm sending the frame to my mate Mark who owns Impreziv Finishing in Darlington who did my Cannondale - he did a great job on that so I'm expecting great things again.

I've also managed to get a silver D521 on an LX hub so I can now go 9 speed.

As for stand over - the frame measured up at about 14" so I have plenty.

Cheers