Hunted_marksman

hi my current bike is a 2008 kona dawg with a fox rear float and 130mm front forks (im not sure brand name) its got a 3x9 drivechain and needs some parts. to start it needs new chain , cassette, bb and wheels (front wheel spins for 2 seconds before it stops ) pads definitely need doing and entire brake system needs flushing (hydraulics). is it worth it to keep the bike and replace the broken parts or strip and sell the bike in hopes i can get something newer
Thanks alot for anyhelp

katsup

Can you do the work yourself or not? Paying a shop for the labor and parts will be a lot. Pre covid, parts on an old bike were often worth more than the complete bike (assuming good parts). Not sure about now.

Modern bike geometry has changed significantly since your bike so a new bike will feel and preform entirely different. If you only ride easy trails or pavement, this won't matter.

Hunted_marksman

i will be riding it at dalby forest so it needs the work done , would a new bike id say round £300-£400 mark preform the same or better then the kona
id be riding red trail dalby if that helps

Hunted_marksman

yes i can do all the work myself

katsup

Not familiar with Dalby forest, but £300-£400 will not get you much, especially with the current covid 19 demand.

I'd personally fix up the Kona and ride that.

Hunted_marksman

yea i was looking at the cheapest specialized mtb if i had to buy one
as for parts ive found some Mavic X517 Sup Citron with a Deore LX Hub i dont know anything about those hubs and rims are they any good if you know ?

katsup

A Deore LX hub is a good quality hub. You may have to service them with new grease, and maybe bearings, which is what I always do with Shimano hubs. Just make sure the races are not pitted.

Mavic makes good rims, but not familiar with the model you referenced.

Hunted_marksman

thanks alot ill pick them up as the wheels on the bike are dead
as for bb do u have any recommendations i think its 73mm

katsup

When you look at the wheels, hold the axle and both sides and make sure the bearings feel smooth while spinning. Also check the rim to make sure they are true.

Make sure you get a BB that is compatible with your crank. There are two many types to give a recommendation. It's best to check review on a few that are compatible when looking.

katsup

Check your suspension and be sure that they are in working condition, or serviceable, before spending a lot of money on the bike. This could be one of the biggest challenges if you have to hunt for old parts.

2old

Is the BB an ISIS system? If so, FSA, TruVativ, RaceFace and OMNI are all decent vendors from my experience. I've used all through the years.

Hunted_marksman

ill just look around for ones with decent reviews and the suspension is all in amazing order

as for 2old i dont know what it is

DMC707

Perhaps service the bearings and true the wheels you have, unless they are complete bottom of the range house brand junk

the rest of the issues dont sound like it adds up to much cash outlay, maybe $150 quid - in the parlance of your land