Jersey_Girl_Rides
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OK experts. I need some advice, and I being sincere and serious with my question.
My first "real" mountain bike was a 98 Specialized Stumpjumper, hardtail. I love that bike. I stripped it a few years ago for some parts to build up a Kona after I sold my FS bike. I still have the frame, headset, stem, handlebars, wheels - in short, nearly a full bike. Not high-end stuff but enough to get me started. I would only need a new set of cranks, brakes, and derailleurs to make it complete again.
But I do not need another multi-gear hardtail. I am thinking of doing an SS conversion on it.
What do I need? I am tempted to buy a SS bike whole and be done with it, but from my research it seems like I need a SS bb and cranks, chain and tensioner, and a new rear wheel built with an SS free hub and I am all set. It appears that I can have all of that for about $450 versus the $900 I might spend for a Mary (and I am not sure I want to go 29er) or Redline AL.
I've read all I can on Sheldon Brown's website and visited a few SS forums but these guys really, really get into sharing knowledge bordering on the esoteric, and it does not make much sense to me.
Phil Wood is a bit out of my price range, but Surly and White Industries seem to have components that fit my budget. Any recommendations and guidance would be appreciated.
My first "real" mountain bike was a 98 Specialized Stumpjumper, hardtail. I love that bike. I stripped it a few years ago for some parts to build up a Kona after I sold my FS bike. I still have the frame, headset, stem, handlebars, wheels - in short, nearly a full bike. Not high-end stuff but enough to get me started. I would only need a new set of cranks, brakes, and derailleurs to make it complete again.
But I do not need another multi-gear hardtail. I am thinking of doing an SS conversion on it.
What do I need? I am tempted to buy a SS bike whole and be done with it, but from my research it seems like I need a SS bb and cranks, chain and tensioner, and a new rear wheel built with an SS free hub and I am all set. It appears that I can have all of that for about $450 versus the $900 I might spend for a Mary (and I am not sure I want to go 29er) or Redline AL.
I've read all I can on Sheldon Brown's website and visited a few SS forums but these guys really, really get into sharing knowledge bordering on the esoteric, and it does not make much sense to me.
Phil Wood is a bit out of my price range, but Surly and White Industries seem to have components that fit my budget. Any recommendations and guidance would be appreciated.