I'm building a hardtail freeride bike for urban/trail use. I have a 14.5" DaBomb Sputnik frame (cheezy name I know), and it allows either 24" or 26" wheels. Additionally, the frame has horizontal drop outs. I'm trying to do this bike on a budget 'cause I'm a student. I'm at the point of wheel building, and I can't decide between 24" or 26" and to whether or not to save some cash and go single speed.
As of now, here is the parts list:
-14.5" DaBomb Sputnik Frame (DS)
-Race Face Prodigy DH (w/ Bash Guard) Cranks
-Race Face Prodigy BB
-Easton Monkey Lite Riser
-Avid Arch Rivals F/R (Hydro disc in front and Magura HS's to come)
-'02 Judy SL ('Zocchi DJ II, Shiver SC, or Shermann Flick to come)
-LX/XT Drivetrain (uninstalled and waiting SS vs. geared decision; can be returned)
Finally, the questions:
1. Should I go 24" vs. 26" (all I've riden is 26")
2. Single Speed vs. Geared
3. If SS - SS specific hub, or spacers?
4. If geared - should I lose the granny gear, and run one ring up front?
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