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Hello all,
Unfortunatly the past three years I have'nt been riding much. I've come to the conclusion, its time to get back on a bike.
Heres the problem. I'm not the same strapping young buck that use to race, ride my beloved Fat Chance with a flat bar and 2.5 inches of travel. My prostate and back scream for mercy. I know, I know, ride more. However, I no longer have three plus hours per day to devote to cyling and need a more comfortable bike.
What I'm looking for is a general all purpose bike that I can build up. What can I say, I like customs.I need something that is comfortable on the bike baths with the spouse. Fun around town dinking around on stairs, small dirt jumps and such. Able to decent and take some 3-4 drops and (heres the most important thing) CLIMB! Like I said, I've been on a '93 Fat Chance since '93. I love to climb, it's my strong point.
Seeing how I'm only 135lbs and consider myself a fairly smooth, fluid rider, being able to pick my lines carefully. I want a relatively light build, 30- 32 lbs max. It also must be a HT.
Please keep in mind, I'm a retro rider and waaaay behind times on technology. What I am considering is building up a Banshee Scirocco with a Marzocchi MX ETA up front. I think this would be a great all around bike. Budget is $2000.
If anyone out there has some ideas on good all around frames/forks (preferably Zokks forks) please let me know. Also, I'm a big fan of steal. Throw some modern steal frame builers at me . I certainly appreciate it.
Unfortunatly the past three years I have'nt been riding much. I've come to the conclusion, its time to get back on a bike.
Heres the problem. I'm not the same strapping young buck that use to race, ride my beloved Fat Chance with a flat bar and 2.5 inches of travel. My prostate and back scream for mercy. I know, I know, ride more. However, I no longer have three plus hours per day to devote to cyling and need a more comfortable bike.
What I'm looking for is a general all purpose bike that I can build up. What can I say, I like customs.I need something that is comfortable on the bike baths with the spouse. Fun around town dinking around on stairs, small dirt jumps and such. Able to decent and take some 3-4 drops and (heres the most important thing) CLIMB! Like I said, I've been on a '93 Fat Chance since '93. I love to climb, it's my strong point.
Seeing how I'm only 135lbs and consider myself a fairly smooth, fluid rider, being able to pick my lines carefully. I want a relatively light build, 30- 32 lbs max. It also must be a HT.
Please keep in mind, I'm a retro rider and waaaay behind times on technology. What I am considering is building up a Banshee Scirocco with a Marzocchi MX ETA up front. I think this would be a great all around bike. Budget is $2000.
If anyone out there has some ideas on good all around frames/forks (preferably Zokks forks) please let me know. Also, I'm a big fan of steal. Throw some modern steal frame builers at me . I certainly appreciate it.