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mivster Crazy Courier
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Posted: 14:11 - 11 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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Honest oppinion?
Sounds like you just bought a totally screwed money sink from your description.
You are aware these are a downhill bike? Is that what you were after?
The frame is probably worth a bit though but it sounds like you're looking at buying new brakes all round, a rear deralieur and shifter, probably forks and if those are all knackered, I'd be asking serious questions about what else is screwed on it.
How much are you looking at spending because you could easily go up to and beyond £500 for that lot.
Might be worth looking at getting a good second hand groupset (so all the drivetrain componants) and a set of forks. The brakes you fit will depend on the type of forks. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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sidewinder World Chat Champion
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Posted: 19:32 - 11 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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the rift zone is more all mountain/light freeride and should not have those crappy zoom forks on.you will be needing a fork with atleast 160mm (6") travel maybe 170mm to suit the geometry of the frame.it would be worth spending on on a complete new gear set and brakes to make a decent bike from it...
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mivster Crazy Courier
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KLR600 World Chat Champion
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Second what Stickwheel said - Sounds like you bought a money pit.
The Marin Rift Zone has been a current model for over 15 years and has had many revisions too by the way. Any ideas what year/shape it is?
If I were you I'd sell the frame as it's worth what you paid for it assuming it has a rear shock and is in decent condition (even the 90's one), bin the rest then just start again and look for a hardtail for cycling to and from work and some trail centre use. Get help when buying though so you don't buy another potential money pit. ____________________ Now: '00 Kawasaki ZRX1100R - Past: '84 Yamaha DT125, '89 Kawasaki KLR600, '97 Yamaha XJ600N
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 11 years, 274 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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