MTB Project - General Advice

[gb155]

Morning All

So, as some of you may or may not know, I am currently updating my stable and have already gotten rid of a couple of Carbon bikes.

I am now considering building an MTB, as I found building the road bike to be much fun and its really helped me out from a maintenance POV

I have a frame in mind thats going to cost around £100,but I have little idea on what MTB parts are good like I do with road bikes.

So, i'd be looking to build it to the equivalent quality of Shimano 105, what is that in the MTB World ?

Its only ever gonna be used off road, not for jumps, just single track, so how much and what type of wheels am I looking at

and what Hydraulic brakes are good but wont break the bank?

I appreciate theres loads of question there but as always , I do appreciate the help.

Gaz

 

[Cyclist33]

I wouldn't call them 105 equivalent, more like Tiagra, but I've some forks for sale if you want?

Check out the For Sale section.

 

[lukesdad]

XT groupset
deore brakes

 

[gb155]

XT groupset
deore brakes

Thanks , what about wheels for such riding ( 20-30 rough ish miles at a time)

Gaz

 

[Trickydicky]

i thought u were saving up so u could get ride of something else, or is it only if the tax man is paying!

 

[Cubist]

Deore brakes. Check out SLX drivetrain. Not quite as light as XT, but not far off, and look absolutely awesome. . SRAM PG970 chain. Shimano chains are shite on a MTB IMHO.

Wheelsets depend on budget. Check FSA, avoid Shimano Deore (hub seals are shite)

I have a pair of Superstar components Superleggera wheels. They are seriously cheap, have lasted two years of Clydesdale class riding on some pretty big stuff. The denizens of Singletrackworld hate them as a matter of principle, but I have owned them for three years, and they haven't sneaked in during the night and cut all our throats like the naysayers would have you believe. Check out their website for options, they do three different hubs, and any combination of rims.

Check also CRC. They had some cheap Fulcrum wheels, but I don't know much about their quality.

Dave Hinde will put you a Hope Pro 2 build with rims of your choice. DT Swiss rims are good, but a Hope wheelset will start at 270 plus.

 

[gb155]

Deore brakes. Check out SLX drivetrain. Not quite as light as XT, but not far off, and look absolutely awesome. . SRAM PG970 chain. Shimano chains are shite on a MTB IMHO.

Wheelsets depend on budget. Check FSA, avoid Shimano Deore (hub seals are shite)

I have a pair of Superstar components Superleggera wheels. They are seriously cheap, have lasted two years of Clydesdale class riding on some pretty big stuff. The denizens of Singletrackworld hate them as a matter of principle, but I have owned them for three years, and they haven't sneaked in during the night and cut all our throats like the naysayers would have you believe. Check out their website for options, they do three different hubs, and any combination of rims.

Check also CRC. They had some cheap Fulcrum wheels, but I don't know much about their quality.

Dave Hinde will put you a Hope Pro 2 build with rims of your choice. DT Swiss rims are good, but a Hope wheelset will start at 270 plus.

Your post is gold dust mate , thanks dude !

 

[lukesdad]

I can reccomend the dt swiss rims as well as the hubs.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

usually lots of cheap mtb wheelsets on fleabay as the owners of new mtbs get upgrade-itis about 3 rides after getting the bike.

beware of over speccing the components on a cheap mtb frame. it will work alright but they'll cut you dead in the trail centre car park.

 

[User482]

Shimano SLX is now very high quality (including brakes) and I don't see much point in spending the extra for XT. You'll get best value by buying a complete groupset.

I strongly suggest that you do a google search for "Dave Hinde" before parting with your money.

Singletrackworld is a good place for second hand parts.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I can reccomend the dt swiss rims as well as the hubs.

Also if budget is a question Quando are OEM DT Swiss hubs and Rims but sell for a lot less

 

[gb155]

usually lots of cheap mtb wheelsets on fleabay as the owners of new mtbs get upgrade-itis about 3 rides after getting the bike.

beware of over speccing the components on a cheap mtb frame. it will work alright but they'll cut you dead in the trail centre car park.

I'll be looking at a boardman with slx so nothing ott

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I'll be looking at a boardman with slx so nothing ott

it will work swell but they will still cut you dead in the trail centre car park.

just make sure you leave 'em for dead on the climbs and drop 'em on the downhills.

 

[User482]

it will work swell but they will still cut you dead in the trail centre car park.

just make sure you leave 'em for dead on the climbs and drop 'em on the downhills.

[inverse snob mode]
This is good advice. If you see someone taking a very expensive MTB off the roof of a German estate car, there's a high chance of them being a) a tosser and b) not very good at riding bikes.
[/inverse snob mode]

 

[Angelfishsolo]

[inverse snob mode]
This is good advice. If you see someone taking a very expensive MTB off the roof of a German estate car, there's a high chance of them being a) a tosser and b) not very good at riding bikes.
[/inverse snob mode]

What if it is an old German car and an old MTB?