Hey y'all
I'm putting the important stuff in red. I'm trying to do a full suspension bike build for under $300. That's actually not (I hope) as dumb as it sounds.
Here's what I think I need:
I found a $70 Genesis V2100 frame. Is the frame decent? I'd want to replace the rear shock though.
Rear Shock:
I found a Fox DHX 3.0 MTB shock for $70 as well (220mm eye-to-eye). Would that fit the V2100?
Shifters:
Okay, I love (rightly or wrongly) grip shifters. As far as I can tell these are like $20 new.
That totals $160. Is it worth it to get a better frame?
I have a bike I'm using for parts and here are the parts I'm hoping to use (let me know please if I'm missing some parts):
So, all-in-all that's $220. Should I do it or not?
Thanks for your help.
I'm putting the important stuff in red. I'm trying to do a full suspension bike build for under $300. That's actually not (I hope) as dumb as it sounds.
Here's what I think I need:
- Full Suspension Frame
- Rear Shock (if frame's rear shock is bad)
- Shifters
I found a $70 Genesis V2100 frame. Is the frame decent? I'd want to replace the rear shock though.
Rear Shock:
I found a Fox DHX 3.0 MTB shock for $70 as well (220mm eye-to-eye). Would that fit the V2100?
Shifters:
Okay, I love (rightly or wrongly) grip shifters. As far as I can tell these are like $20 new.
That totals $160. Is it worth it to get a better frame?
I have a bike I'm using for parts and here are the parts I'm hoping to use (let me know please if I'm missing some parts):
- An old Rock Shox Judy fork (here)
- Radius Caliper Brakes (complete set)
- Groupset. The rear derailleur, 21-speed Shimano Altus, needs to be tuned up. Maybe $60?
- 26" Wheels + Tubes + Tires
- Bontrager Stem + some Handlebars
- Pedals
- Seat + Post (I might need to switch out the post to fit the frame)
So, all-in-all that's $220. Should I do it or not?
Thanks for your help.
