Upgrade forks or buy a frame?

[grovesy]

Righto comin into some cash soon.Undecided as to upgrade the forks on my stinky(Z.3's now) or invest in a nice little hardtail frame(Da Bomb).
What do the experts suggest?

 

[Guest]

Da bomb be like da fuzzy

 

[CHEWY]

what type of riding? Z.3's are 4 inch yer?? so would u want another sc or a dc? i reckon u should buy a second hand ht frame and some second hand forks if u wanted more travel and put all the stuff off the stinky with ur new forks onto that frame

 

[CHEWY]

haha fuzzy is that avatar off ebaumsworld??? thats the funniest site

 

[grovesy]

what type of riding? Z.3's are 4 inch yer?? so would u want another sc or a dc? i reckon u should buy a second hand ht frame and some second hand forks if u wanted more travel and put all the stuff off the stinky with ur new forks onto that frame

Heavy trail riding.Currently 5 inch coil oil,lookin at junior t 5 inch for strength/balance and I love the look of Da Bomb hardtail.Especially after seein a set o triple clamps on one.

 

[Guest]

hahhaha its on that site but i got it from www.albinoblacksheep.com

 

[bazza]

go forks

dont forget if you get a frame you are going to have to build it up. unless you loose your dualy. which you shouldnt. yeah go the forks get a pair of 03 jrts if you can get em cheap or look around 2nd hand. i reakon you could probably barter a pair for 1k. and sell your forks or trade them into the shop.

 

[neko]

There was a JR going down here in Tas for about 800 near new. Just for an idea on price.

 

[CHEWY]

if u want the JRT2 5 inch u dont nessecerallly have to get one of those new ones off the rampage, there the same as the 00 models so ud be best of to find a quailty set of them, i saw a pair ages ago going for 200 bucks

 

[grovesy]

Re: go forks

dont forget if you get a frame you are going to have to build it up. unless you loose your dualy. which you shouldnt. yeah go the forks get a pair of 03 jrts if you can get em cheap or look around 2nd hand. i reakon you could probably barter a pair for 1k. and sell your forks or trade them into the shop.

Hey bazza,in regards to building up the frame I got a xc style hardtail with a lota xt,mavic rims and Z.4's. considering using some of that stuff or selling it to finance the job.

But your more than likely right,cheers.

 

[Ghost]

Personally, I'd keep the frame (a Stinky you said?) and work around that for the time being. As has been mentioned, some Junior T's would run well on it - nothing too big, yet big enough to allow you a lot of flexibility.

The Stinky should allow you to put some pretty impressive stuff on it, so I'd hold off on a new frame for the time being. This way, when you get the money together for a new frame, you'll have sweetness to surround it.

 

[shmity]

I had a stinky and came into a bit of cash, i ended up doing up the forks and wheels and eventually the brakes. Then when id saved enough for a new frame, all i had to do was swap all the parts over. Unless you're having real issues with the frame as is, i think its a more worthwhile option to upgrade parts.

 

[RaID]

i think get a new fork

the stinky is versatile enough to use it for
street riding (what id imagine you want the Da Bomb for)

a new fork would definately give new life to it
id look into some of the high end single crowns
also eg Z1 Fr or the Sherman lineup

i think that good as good a job as a Jnr T

 

[grovesy]

Nahhh you guys are goin off on your own,what I'm trying to ask is, should I spend on the stinky? or leave the stinky well alone and purchase a nasty hardtail frame? then build it up to bash the bush with as well.Not really interested in urban.

 

[fastrider gus]

stinky!!!

 

[grovesy]

LIKE IT!! I LOVE IT!!

 

[stinky|dan]

upgrade the forks and wheels. Boxxer Race is pretty cheap although there may be a bit of a wait on those. Stinky5, i work for Bikeforce Myaree and will definately try and help you when it comes time to order stuff.

 

[Ghost]

Nahhh you guys are goin off on your own,what I'm trying to ask is, should I spend on the stinky? or leave the stinky well alone and purchase a nasty hardtail frame?

Actually, we're answering your question and then some.

Righto comin into some cash soon.Undecided as to upgrade the forks on my stinky(Z.3's now) or invest in a nice little hardtail frame(Da Bomb).
What do the experts suggest?

Gladly accepting the tag "expert", I suggested you upgrade the forks on your Stinky and then went into detail about ramping up the rest of your ride.

Yes I did go off track, but I did answer your question.

 

[fastrider_ben]

get sum super tees for your stinky

 

[dhd]

Simple......If you are totally happy with the stinky get the Da Bomb and go hardtailing too. Otherwise get some forks on the Stinky and ride the wheels off it!.