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After much deliberation I sent off my down payment for one of these Leviathan things. I went from retro-grouch (steel HT 80mm shock) to "the-unproven" platform. The only 29er I've officially ridden is a roadbike with cyclocross tire. Here goes the blind leap of faith--I hope everyone in this forum is right 
I'll keep everyone posted on the details, it will be a few weeks...
How about suggestions for a build? If you could purchase any parts what would you choose. (No Zipp Rims). Please, fill in the blanks...
New Parts Needed
Rims:
Tires:
Disk Brakes:
Bottom Bracket:
Cranks:
Front Shock:
Off of the 26"
Headset: Chris King
Hubs: Chris Kings
Front D: Shimano XTR if it works...
Rear D: Shimano XTR
Rear Cassette: Shimano 11-34
Seatpost: American Classic
I'll keep everyone posted on the details, it will be a few weeks...
How about suggestions for a build? If you could purchase any parts what would you choose. (No Zipp Rims). Please, fill in the blanks...
New Parts Needed
Rims:
Tires:
Disk Brakes:
Bottom Bracket:
Cranks:
Front Shock:
Off of the 26"
Headset: Chris King
Hubs: Chris Kings
Front D: Shimano XTR if it works...
Rear D: Shimano XTR
Rear Cassette: Shimano 11-34
Seatpost: American Classic