Frame dilema

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Rudz

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Jun 24, 2014
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I've had my MB a few months now, around 800 miles on it so far.

I upgraded the handlebar, stem, wheelset and front rotor on the bikesdirect mtb. Whole bike original cost was $300

Fast forward, now that I have more experience with these, I realize I probably should have gotten a better frame, one without ridiculously huge tubes. Not to mention a short headtube and minimal room for the engine.

I'm supposed to get a Christmas bonus and I'm eyeing the skyhawk frames, my bars, wheels brakes will all transfer easily. I just press the headset, grab a bb adapter, bottom bracket, crankset and seatpost. The rest of the stuff should fit.

I could probably use my current bb and crankset if I wanted to save money.

Cons of the frame, cost of buying a new frame, and I'd have to buy a different rack or use a backpack. Also smaller tank

Pros are I feel it's more reliable, and I get to use a high compression head if I want

Or keep my frame, buy another 4L tank, I cracked mine. New sturdy motor mounts.

Decision decision
 

BobbyT

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Mar 16, 2014
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Buy Ihe frame and build it. If you don't you will keep eyeballing it. Santa is getting me one, If I keep my MB's away from her washer and dryer!dance1
 

Dan

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May 25, 2008
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You and the baby deserve a gift. Gonna make ya feel better. Most of the parts are transferable, so good investments there.

Like sands through the hr glass... (lol, opening line from a soap opera that was on TV when I was a little kid, getting home from school every day.)

The money is gonna go some where. For the $, and how many hrs of joy these crazy forms of functional art give, a really great investment. And still cheaper than golf.

Or as Carol says; "Keeps ya outa the bars and your happy. You should get it..."

Not to support or suborn addiction, if it won't cause you and yours to miss a meal or live out doors, why not get it. Me thinks.

It's only money
 

crassius

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Sep 30, 2012
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so true, I turned down a '36 BSA 1000cc flathead v-twin for $800 back in 1977 - still kicking myself for not getting it
 

wheelbender6

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The Skyhawk frames certainly make a motorized bike look more motorcycle-ish. You can always carry extra premix in a different container and add it to the tank when needed.
Some guys would rather spend their money on engine hop up parts, a shift kit, suspension or stronger wheels.
It truly is a matter of what you want and what would benefit you most.