My plan is an all mountain hardtail that can go almost anywhere. Can it be done? How should I build it? Am I crazy?
A Dekerf For The Shore
R1s and Stans wheels.
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it's always good to have a hardtail in the quiver, especially one as nice as that one. I would go for a 120mm-130mm fork though, not 160mm.
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she's a real beaut
I bought a generation somewhere around 1997-8 from Whistler Bike Co. It is still going strong, after years of use and abuse. I don't ride it all that often, but when I do, I always remember how much fun it is.
I'd say that frame is a good choice for an all-around hardtail for someone who is a somewhat smooth rider.
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a 6 inch fork!! I hope your dental plan is all topped up.
"X is for x-ray. If you've been bikin' and you haven't had an x-ray, you ain't goin' hard enough." - Bob Roll
Get the guys at marz to restore an orange 4" z1 from 98-99 and slap that on there.
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Cam, I had built up a Cove Handjob (with a 68 HA)a few years ago and just love the ride. Originally I wanted to keep it more XC by running a large chain ring and Rocket Ron tires. Since then I have swapped tires to Fat Alberts and replaced the the large ring with a bash guard. I use Avid 3's with 6" rotors (plenty of braking), Mavic Crossrides,a 130mm Revelation u-turn coil, carbon fiber bar [HTML_REMOVED] seat post (which is a real plus). Btw to keep it old school [HTML_REMOVED] simple I also run grip shift.
The design of a chromoly frame has stood the test of time, it just got overshadowed by all the new hype. Do get me wrong though my other bike is a Nomad 2. So between the two I have all the terrain covered.
God, thats a SEXY bike. I have been wanting to get on an old steel bike for a while now….and this isn't helping…thanks Cam! :P
Get the guys at marz to restore an orange 4" z1 from 98-99 and slap that on there.
This would be a good idea if the fork had had an easy life.
Having stuck a loooong fork on two frames that were not designed for it, I'd not recommend it. You not only loose the lively steering, but you also jack the BB up so you feel like you are riding a giraffe. Of course, you could stick a U-turn type fork on there though and set whatever travel suits the frame.
Despite not being a practical choice, I think I will always own my hardtail. It's great for lone / exploring missions when you know you might be hike-a-biking, and for slow techy stuff it's cool to be able to whip the rear wheel around Brian Peach stylee and not have your body shifting absorbed by suspension.
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wow you are a ass
Having been there for the innaugral seatpost drop and the broken frame walk out of GMG and now for the years of back rehab I say you're nuts! Hardtails are for youngins and you aint. Squish to live - live to squish. That said I want to ride it when it's built.
nice ride, think 6" might be a bit much for it though. Look forward to seeing it built.
awesome project. i'm a huge fan of vintage canadian steel, and was just recently contemplating the feasibility of a ht trailbike with a bit of retro inspiration (ie, looking back to the pre-supension days when one trusty hardtail did everything).
the apparent reincarnation of the offroad toad is particularly interesting (i lusted after these @ mountain [HTML_REMOVED] beach):
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Off-Road-Toad-Bicycles/292581198902?ref=sgm
i've always loved the dekerfs; the monostay detail is a work of art. as a theme, i'd try to spec as much locally built product as possible (ie, raceface); perhaps even use some period correct parts where feasible (vintage syncros would be sweet).
looking forward to see how it turns out.
TALAS…
Adjustable travel forks for the win. Most of the time the Talas is set for 4" and I can go to 5" if I want the head angle slacker.
I use my HT quite a bit for riding in the winter.
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