Hi All,
I have been thinking about a new bike for a very, very long time and finally decided to buy a 5 Spot. The thought of regretting the purchase of another bike would have been too much. Of course, this is not based on anything rational- I had only a brief spin on a medium frame, and is based almost entirely upon recommendations posted here.
I decided on a large frame as most riders of my size on this site are riding large frames, so thanks to everyone who posted in response to all the “what size frame?” threads. So far, I think it is the correct choice.
Anyway, here are some pics ( I hope) and the full build kit.
Rider 5’11 with 33 inch inseam 165 lbs
Frame Size & Color: Large Anno black
Fork: RS Revalation 426 Air U-Turn
Brakes: Avid Juicy 7s 185 front and 160 rear
Cranks: Truvativ Stylo Team
Shifters: Sram X9
Front Derailleur: XT
Rear Derailleur: Sram X9
Pedals: TimeATAC AliumS
Stem: Race Face DeusXC 100mm
Handlebar: Race Face Next low riser (1 inch)
Seatpost: Thomson Elite
Saddle: WTB Pure V
Cassette: Sram PC971 11-34
Headset: Chris King
Grips: Lizard Skin lock-ons
Front Tire: Kenda Nevegal 2.1
Front Rim: DT Swiss XR 4.1
Front Hub/Skewer: DT Swiss 240s/XT
Rear Tire: Kenda Nevegal 2.1
Rear Rim: DT Swiss XR 4.1
Rear Hub/Skewer: DT Swiss 340/XT
Weight: 29lbs
Not had any time on it yet but I’m sure it’s going to be great (at least this will be the official line at home!), but this will be the last bike I will buy after my previous “last” bikes, a Klien Attitude hardtail and a Gary Fisher Sugar 1-perhaps some of you out there will recognize the pattern.
Cheers,
Paul
I have been thinking about a new bike for a very, very long time and finally decided to buy a 5 Spot. The thought of regretting the purchase of another bike would have been too much. Of course, this is not based on anything rational- I had only a brief spin on a medium frame, and is based almost entirely upon recommendations posted here.
I decided on a large frame as most riders of my size on this site are riding large frames, so thanks to everyone who posted in response to all the “what size frame?” threads. So far, I think it is the correct choice.
Anyway, here are some pics ( I hope) and the full build kit.
Rider 5’11 with 33 inch inseam 165 lbs
Frame Size & Color: Large Anno black
Fork: RS Revalation 426 Air U-Turn
Brakes: Avid Juicy 7s 185 front and 160 rear
Cranks: Truvativ Stylo Team
Shifters: Sram X9
Front Derailleur: XT
Rear Derailleur: Sram X9
Pedals: TimeATAC AliumS
Stem: Race Face DeusXC 100mm
Handlebar: Race Face Next low riser (1 inch)
Seatpost: Thomson Elite
Saddle: WTB Pure V
Cassette: Sram PC971 11-34
Headset: Chris King
Grips: Lizard Skin lock-ons
Front Tire: Kenda Nevegal 2.1
Front Rim: DT Swiss XR 4.1
Front Hub/Skewer: DT Swiss 240s/XT
Rear Tire: Kenda Nevegal 2.1
Rear Rim: DT Swiss XR 4.1
Rear Hub/Skewer: DT Swiss 340/XT
Weight: 29lbs
Not had any time on it yet but I’m sure it’s going to be great (at least this will be the official line at home!), but this will be the last bike I will buy after my previous “last” bikes, a Klien Attitude hardtail and a Gary Fisher Sugar 1-perhaps some of you out there will recognize the pattern.
Cheers,
Paul
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