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I posted about my upcoming 29er project in the current projects thread, when tester pointed me here, so I'm basically reposting here.
Hello dear fellow forumongers. It's been a while since my last build and in fact I've never built a mtb. I think the time has come, but I could surly use some advice. I think I have a slight idea of what I want, but very little knowledge of mtb parts on the market and compatibility etc.
Eventually I will be riding the bike mostly in the Netherlands on single-track trails varying in technicality, but nothing extreme and no serious elevation.
I very much like the idea of a 29er, so that's what I'll be building around. Hardtail it is, but I dont know if I want a suspension fork nor why I should or shouldn't go for one. The frame material is debatable, but I have much loved carbon in the past and I've always wanted a titanium build, so it will probably be one of either. However, if there are great steel options available I'm open to suggestions.
The country where I live being relatively flat (read flatter than the Nevada salt flats) I will be opting for a single chainring upfront, but as the trails can actually get bouncy down here I will want some gears in the back. I have absolutely no idea what my options are regarding such a drivetrain and hope to get some advice there. Then there are the brakes. There are so many options. All I know is that I want hydraulic disc brakes, but what type, size or brand I don't know. And wheels... I haven't the slightest clue. Something not too heavy. As for my budget, well, that is debatable. As cheap as possible is always nice, but if it turns out to become the bike of my dreams I wont mind saving up some cash money to realise that dream.
Any help and advice is very much appreciated. Thank you!