DJ build suggestions

[stanleyssn]

hi guys! i'm really new to riding. but i would like a really good hardtail bike for freeriding. i'm also wondering if i should get a different fork? the list is below, do advice! thanks!

Yeti DJ Frame 2013 (Medium)
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Fox 831 CTD ADJ Fit Fork 2013 (15mm, Tapered)
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Chris King Tapered No Threadset GripLock Headset (Black, Bright Sliver Logo)
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Chris King Shimano Ceramic Bearing Bottom Bracket (MTB 68, 73, 83, 100mm Black)
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Thomson X4 Stem (1-1/8" 0 Degree 50mm 31.8mm Black)
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Thomson MTB Carbon Handlebar (730mm 12mm Rise 6 Degree Backsweep 31.8mm)
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Thomson Seat Post Collar (34.9mm Black)
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Thomson Elite Seat Post (No Setback 30.9mm 367mm Black)
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ODI Yeti Hardcore Lock-On Bonus Pack
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KMC X10 SL Gold 10 Speed Chain
(112 Links)
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Fizik Tundra 2 Saddle (Black,White,Blue - K:ium Rails)
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Fizik Blin:k Rear Light (Black)
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Shimano Saint M820/M825 CR82 10 Speed Chainring (4-Bolt 34t - Black)
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Shimano Saint M820 Crankset (170mm - 4-Bolt - 68/73mm)
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Shimano Saint MX80 Flat Pedals (Pair Black)
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Shimano Saint M820 Disc Brakes (Front - 1000mm Hose - RH Lever | Rear - 1700mm Hose - LH Lever) *2x*
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Shimano XT/Saint RT86 Ice-Tech 6-Bolt Disc Rotor (160mm - 180mm) *2x*
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Shimano Saint M820 1x10 Speed Trigger Shifter (RH Rear - Bar Mount)
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Shimano Saint M820 Shadow+ 10 Speed Rear Mech (SS - Short Cage)
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Shimano XTR M980 10 Speed MTB Cassette (11-34)
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Schwalbe MTB Tube (26 x 1.5-2.5 Schrader) *2x*
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Schwalbe Fat Albert Evolution Front Tyre - S-Skin (26 x 2.4 Folding Black)
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Schwalbe Fat Albert Evolution Rear Tyre - S-Skin (26 x 2.25 Folding Black)
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E Thirteen LG1+ Chain Guide (ISCG 05 32-36t White)
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E Thirteen TRS+ Front Hub (32h 15mm Thru Endcaps 6-Bolt ISO Disc Black)
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E Thirteen TRS+ Rear Hub (32h 135mm QR Axle/Endcaps 6-Bolt ISO Disc Black)
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E Thirteen LG1+ Rims (32h Black) *2x*

[Andrew]

Nice build!!

Nothing wrong with all those parts.

[stanleyssn]

thanks for the reply andrew! i'm wondering if the bike could fit a fox 32 TALAS 140 FIT RC2? would be it better for freeriding?

[Andrew]

Be a bit long for a dj.

What sort of free riding?

[stanleyssn]

jumps & stunts? how many ft do you think this build can handle? i'm pretty new, i haven been riding for a few yrs. but sometimes my balls can be quite big, i just hope the fork can take it? haha.

[yetisuperx]

I think you've got the wrong bike for hardtail freeriding. All though the DJ is real tough I don't think mine would like to be taken to a DH track.

Not many companies are making hard tail freeride bikes, and with a build like that it seems the budget is pretty darn good, then why don't you go for a fully?

As to the build it is real good, but the fork is flexing a lot. I didn't like mine that much so I've opted for a Marz 4x which is being repainted right now.

[stanleyssn]

thanks MR YETI! looks like i needa look at other frames? yeti dj frame is really nice so i thought i could use it. but after reading so many post abt the build. i decided that i needa post these up & get some expert advices.

[yetisuperx]

The build is insane. I wish I could afford it. But I think you're building the wrong bike.

What kind of freeriding are you doing. Like huge drops of northshore like trails or just the regular small stuff in the woods?

[stanleyssn]

thanks! i'm looking at occasional huge drops. i'm currently looking at banshee rampant (sorry yeti fans). i want something that sits low.

[yetisuperx]

Go for used. ASX og an old 4x. Should do the job. I've had an ASX myself and it was awesome. Just too much FR for my local area so had to go...