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Hi there!
I am planning to build an indestructable and almost maintenance free touring hardtail bike with 26" wheels and as much sealed bearings as possible.
I am about 90 Kg (~198,5 pounds) but i want to reduce it with 5-10 (or more) kilos.
Already have:
I want to equip it with Avid BB7 mech disc brakes with Avid Speed Dial 7 and the following wheelset:
Do you recommend straight spokes instead of regular ones?
I am totally unsure about the fork. Maybe i will buy a Rock Shox Tora. Is this good enough for this bike? I think I do not need air suspension and remote lock-out.
I know, there is no such thing as maintenance free bike but i want an extremely reliable bike to ride in long distances on asphalt and dirt road and mud on plain and hills below 1000 m (3280 feet). By the way, what tire do you recommend and what size?
What do you think, what are the weakest links?
Thanks in advance.
I am planning to build an indestructable and almost maintenance free touring hardtail bike with 26" wheels and as much sealed bearings as possible.
I am about 90 Kg (~198,5 pounds) but i want to reduce it with 5-10 (or more) kilos.
Already have:
- Magellan Crux aluminium frame (it is a Hungarian frame with limited painting, and this brand used in competition)
- Deore XT chain/cassette sprocket/deraileurs/shifters/crankset
I want to equip it with Avid BB7 mech disc brakes with Avid Speed Dial 7 and the following wheelset:
- Mavic '12 XM 119 Disc rims
- Novatec DO41SB (front)/ DO42SB (rear) hub
- DT Champion spokes
Do you recommend straight spokes instead of regular ones?
I am totally unsure about the fork. Maybe i will buy a Rock Shox Tora. Is this good enough for this bike? I think I do not need air suspension and remote lock-out.
I know, there is no such thing as maintenance free bike but i want an extremely reliable bike to ride in long distances on asphalt and dirt road and mud on plain and hills below 1000 m (3280 feet). By the way, what tire do you recommend and what size?
What do you think, what are the weakest links?
Thanks in advance.