Re: Buildng a HT off road bike, frame suggestions?
TBH I really do think a shiftkit is a must for the trails. I've a Schwinn mountain bike w/a 66cc and I find that w/o gears it's just too fast/too slow no matter where I am. While ya can get away with just changin' the rear sprocket, ya won't be rock crawlin' alla time *shrug* still - no matter if ya get the kit or not, trails on these things are a blast fosho lol
For the frame - there's just too many choices, but I'd stick to a traditional V frame and a steel one at that... I've not had any problems with my aluminum one, but it does make me a lil nervous about hops. Same goes for the forks actually - simply put, the best ya can afford lol Check yer local bike shop for take-offs, I've seen some
seriously nice forks in the parts bin just 'cause they weren't the right brand to "fit in" with their friends or whatever *shrug*
Rims? By far the best, strongest, and most affordable have been the Worksman wheels... but that may not work out well for the bike yer after given the coaster & drum setup. For the money... ya might be building a set, w/e hubs ya get with the bike are prolly fine and these Sun Rhyno triple hollow alloys ($27ea FTW) were recommend to me by a friend;
Bikeman: Sun Rhyno Lite Rim, 26'' 36 hole Silver
I know I've not given ya a lot in the way of solid answers, but most of it's just opinion and personal preference anyway