jmacbrid86
Dirt Disciple
Hey Everyone,
I am planning on doing a restomod build in the coming months and I have the choice of the following two frames for the build;
1991 Specialized Stumpjumper Team - Cost at $350AUD
1988 Mongoose Sycamore All Terrain - Cost $60AUD
The Specialized comes with Tange prestige tubing with the direct drive fork, the Mongoose comes with Tange tubing with a 4130 Chromo Forks. The Mongoose will be stripped and powdercoated whereas the Specialized just needs a good polish.
The build will consist of the following for both bikes:
Shimano Zee Crankset with single drive 34T chainring
Shimano SLX 10 speed cassette and chain
Shimano Zee 10 speed shifter
Shimano XT 32H hubs laced to a Mavic or Sun rims
Avid Digit 7's with speed dial 7's
Carbon Seatpost, Stem and Handlebar (Chinese)
Prologic Saddle
If I choose the Mongoose an exotic carbon fork will be added and disc brakes may be on the card as well.
What do I want from the bike it will be an occasional XC trail rider along with a pathway bike once and a while.Considering cost I want to keep the build under $600AUD.
Which frame from a cost point it will be the Mongoose but from pedigree it would be the Specialized.
I am planning on doing a restomod build in the coming months and I have the choice of the following two frames for the build;
1991 Specialized Stumpjumper Team - Cost at $350AUD
1988 Mongoose Sycamore All Terrain - Cost $60AUD
The Specialized comes with Tange prestige tubing with the direct drive fork, the Mongoose comes with Tange tubing with a 4130 Chromo Forks. The Mongoose will be stripped and powdercoated whereas the Specialized just needs a good polish.
The build will consist of the following for both bikes:
Shimano Zee Crankset with single drive 34T chainring
Shimano SLX 10 speed cassette and chain
Shimano Zee 10 speed shifter
Shimano XT 32H hubs laced to a Mavic or Sun rims
Avid Digit 7's with speed dial 7's
Carbon Seatpost, Stem and Handlebar (Chinese)
Prologic Saddle
If I choose the Mongoose an exotic carbon fork will be added and disc brakes may be on the card as well.
What do I want from the bike it will be an occasional XC trail rider along with a pathway bike once and a while.Considering cost I want to keep the build under $600AUD.
Which frame from a cost point it will be the Mongoose but from pedigree it would be the Specialized.
