Thought i'd post up a pic of my latest build ! - Not a zed but rather a downhill mountain bike.

 

 

After finally getting the parts for the headset, stem and handlebars, i stripped the old frame for bits.

 

Not decided if i'll cut down the forks steering tube or just use spacers to make up the gap

 

 

also need to cut down the handlebars as you can see below there a bit extreme

 

 

Not fitted the bottom bracket, chainset or rear shifter yet as not totally decided what setup to go for.

 

More than likely go for a single ring front wish bash guard and transplant my old shimano xtr back mech to this one.

 

few hundred still to go on it cash wise to get it ready but its looking great so far.

I had no idea you were into Mountain Biking mate....as am I. I have a Voodoo hard tail. damn weather has held me back getting out lately though. build looks great mate. bet ya cant wait to try it out?

 

 

Edited December 15, 201113 yr by KIM

Yeh,

 

Been mountain biking for years, but only the last 5 or so doing the heavy downhill stuff.

 

My downhill was getting more serious and my old frame just wasn't strong enough to handle the course we go on.

 

Your right about wanting to try it as i cant wait -

 

But i still need the bottom bracket, chainset and to adjust the steerer tube as its too long.

Yeh,

 

Been mountain biking for years, but only the last 5 or so doing the heavy downhill stuff.

 

My downhill was getting more serious and my old frame just wasn't strong enough to handle the course we go on.

 

Your right about wanting to try it as i cant wait -

 

But i still need the bottom bracket, chainset and to adjust the steerer tube as its too long.

I'm sure it wont take you long to get those few things sorted mate. :)

So,

 

After a few tweaks and chops; mainly the handlebars and stearer tube i got myself my new chainset and tyres.

 

Finding the tyres a bit too tight and me being to eager i managed to damage one of the inner tubes putting it on.

 

Well i actually managed to scewer the inner tube with a knife that i was using to force the tyre on with.

 

This was just after xmas and new year so not as if i can just order up a next day delivery on a new tube as there extra

thick compared to standard.

 

 

Well i ordered a tube and expecting it not untill monday i funnily enough was delivered by parcel force midday today.

 

In my exceitment i drove the zed to my brothers house dismantled my new mtb and brought it all home again ready

to assemble properly.

 

Taking my time this time round all went well and heres my final build :

 

 

 

Front shocks are Rockshock uTurns with 120mm travel, rear has a fox float with about the same.

 

Handlebars and stem are made by loaded and the brakes are Juicy Elixir's.

 

 

On the rear we have a shimano XTR mech and ive gone for the Maxxis Minion downhill tyres.

 

 

Again Loaded for the seatpost keeping weight right down and a Jaxcy seat.

 

 

Lastly we have my raceface chainset which is a single speed with bash guard attached.

 

 

I'm really chuffed with the final build and cant wait to get it on a proper course.

 

However now i need to save pennies for a better crash helmet and body padding.

i bought a cheap mountain bike last week with plans to save on fuel and ride the 2 miles to work. did it the 1st day despite wind and rain and it almost killed me. its been sat in my living room since

i bought a cheap mountain bike last week with plans to save on fuel and ride the 2 miles to work. did it the 1st day despite wind and rain and it almost killed me. its been sat in my living room since

 

Lol, this build is more for sport than a daily driver as such, doing proper downhill tracks rather a nip to the shops and back.

Nice job Lee. Im off to Whinlatter forest in the lakes tomorrow for some All day Mountain biking fun on the blue and red route.

Have you tried her out yet Lee? I was out in the Whinlatter Forest Trails on Tuesday in the Lake district...Had a blast. :yes:

Have you tried her out yet Lee? I was out in the Whinlatter Forest Trails on Tuesday in the Lake district...Had a blast. :yes:

 

Cycled to the work and back on road but that's it !

 

Needs a few tweaks but likely be a while until I get time off to go on a real trek.