[equalme]

I've been waiting a year for my SL-R (XL, Orange) and now that it's a few weeks away I have hit a snag. I'd ordered a Magura Thor Lift Select fork for the bike and the shipment arrived with a straight steerer instead of a tapered steerer. I'm also told that Magura have now stopped making the Thor lift Select so I can't even wait for one. I chose the Magura after seeing how straight forward they were to self service.

It seems my options are to put the straight steerer on or go with a different fork. I was thinking the RS revelation XX world cup dual position. It's a lot more money but lighter. Unfortunately it's not available in country (Indonesia) and will have to come from Singapore - with potentially more delays.

I'd appreciate any comments on either fork and the suitability of the straight steerer for the SL-R frame. I am determined to get a dual position fork but otherwise open to suggestions.

Thanks

I remember the DP forks had a bit of problems earlier...make sure to check to see if Rockshox had fixed all the problems.

 

[TheRedMantra]

I've got a '11 Thor on my slr (to get the 20mm maxle, not 15). It's one of the nicest forks I have ridden. If you cant get a replacement with a tapered steerer I would suggest that you run the fork with an adapter.

 

[Trashcanmike]

That's what I am going for. Thanks for pitching in to both of you

 

[BrokenHubAZ]

Well,

I finally was able to take my SL-R home today. I'm so excited to get out and ride it now. It sucks I wasn't able to put all new components on it. I'll be upgrading the fork as soon as my frame sells. I'm also going to get a Crank Brothers Kronolog seatpost when they are released next month. The rest of the photos are on my page.

My build:

2012 Ibis Mojo SL-R (Medium, South Beach White)

Weight:
28.13 lbs

Bottom Bracket:
Shimano BB92 press fit HT2 adapter cups

Brakes:
Shimano XT disc brake, M-775

Cassette:
Shimano XT 11-34t, 9-Speed

Chain:
SRAM PC 971, 9 speed

Crankset:
Shimano XT FC-M770 Hollowtech 2, 44T/32/22

Fork:
Fox TALAS 32 R with QR 15 through axle system. Adjustable travel from 110 - 150mm with air spring pressure and rebound adjust with 7050 aluminum steerer

Front Derailleur:
Shimano Deore XT FD-M771 Down-Swing Front Derailleur Direct Mount 9-speed

Handlebar:
Ritchey WCS Rizer 20mm Rise 9D, O/S 31.8 x 660mm (Wet Red)

Handlebar Grips:
Troy Lee designs ODI lock on grips
(white)

Headset:
Chris King Devolution 1-1/"2 to
1-1/8", with 1-1/8" Devo plate (Red)

Pedals:
Shimano M520 SPD

Rear Derailleur:
Shimano Shadow XT, 9 speed long cage

Rear Shock:
Kashima coated Fox Float RP23 with adaptive logic boost valve technology

Saddle:
FIZIK Gobi XM with manganese rails

Seatpost:
Thomson Elite

Shifters:
Shimano XT M-775

Stem:
Ritchey WCS C260
100mm / 84D (Wet White)

Front Rotor:
Dirty Dog (bone burner), Front:203mm, Rear:160mm

Tires:

Front:
Schwalbe Big Betty, 26" x 2.4"

Rear:
Kenda Excavator, 26" x 2.35"

Water Bottle Cage:
King Cage Titanium

Wheelset:

Rims:
Stan's ZTR Flow 26" - 32 hole (White)

Front Hub:
Chris King Iso 15 mm through axle system (Red)

Rear Hub:
Chris King Iso 142 mm x 12 mm thru axle (Red)

Spokes:
DT Swiss Competition, 12 red and 20 white on each wheel

 

[eurospek]

They still make stems that long?

 

[chocolategourmand]

Yeah, IBIS specs the stems for the SL-R all the way up to 130mm. It sure looks longer than 100mm in the pics, but I think the medium frame is throwing me off. I've got a 110mm on an XL with a setback seatpost.

 

[rideronthestorm]

Well,

I finally was able to take my SL-R home today. I'm so excited to get out and ride it now. It sucks I wasn't able to put all new components on it. I'll be upgrading the fork as soon as my frame sells. I'm also going to get a Crank Brothers Kronolog seatpost when they are released next month. The rest of the photos are on my page.

Nice ride. Universalcycles.com have some Kronologs in stock. They have one red/black 31.6mm.

 

[BrokenHubAZ]

I'll check that site out. Maybe I can grab it before its gone. Yeah, the stem does look long. My last stem was 90mm....will see how this one works out.

 

[cliffover3]

Hey BrokenHubAZ, real nice bike! Lucky dog. Are you going to replace the talas 32?

 

[BrokenHubAZ]

Yeah, I planned on getting a 2012 Fox Talas 140 (White). Just found out my kid may have medical problems tho so I may have to redirect my bike money. I do plan on replacing it tho. I'm going to upgrade the brakes and drivetrain to xtr once I get the money. Took out today for the first time, rode like a dream. It's such a great bike, I'm glad I waited.

 

[johnsogr]

Unreal

Finally Finished:
Handlebar: 3T Extendo
Stem: Chromag 50mm
Seatpost: Thomson
Saddle: Chromag Moon
Frame: Ibis Mojo SLR Large
Fork: Fox 32 TALAS 150mm
Wheels: Easton Haven Carbon
Tires: Specialized S-works Ground Control
Crank: Shimano XT
Chainring: Rotor Q-ring 34 teeth
Rear derailleur: Sram XO
Chainguide: E*Thirteen XCX Direct Mount
Brakes: Shimano XTR Trail

 

[jmacovei]

I'll check that site out. Maybe I can grab it before its gone. Yeah, the stem does look long. My last stem was 90mm....will see how this one works out.

why did you not get the Large. That stem is unreal.

 

[cliffover3]

Yeah, I planned on getting a 2012 Fox Talas 140 (White). Just found out my kid may have medical problems tho so I may have to redirect my bike money. I do plan on replacing it tho. I'm going to upgrade the brakes and drivetrain to xtr once I get the money. Took out today for the first time, rode like a dream. It's such a great bike, I'm glad I waited.

Hope your kid is ok! You must of had the talas 150-110(110?) already, are you switching to 140 talas for the white? I was just wondering, I have the 140 float (white)ordered for my xl silver. The new talas 150-130 (I know black, ok for me also) I was thinking about for mine, was wondering how it rides or climbs? I have the 140-120-100 talas on my current bike and was trying to live without it prentending I had a float. Been standing allot in 3rd and that's works real good until I get into steep where it's loose and for sure ya have to be seated,,, that's where I use(1st gear) the talas!! I hear the float is a better performer, less to go wrong, ect. What have you found good for climbing??? I like the idea of a 150 out front. Maybe the new talas's handle better?

 

[johnsogr]

I have a TALAS 150 on mine and consistently find myself reaching for the TALAS switch when I hit a steep climb; the front end tends to wander.

 

[fishboy2807]

Well,

I finally was able to take my SL-R home today...

Nice looking bike. The wheels look great. I have the same rims, but those red King hubs and the red spokes really look nice. Mine SL-R's got a blue theme going on... but not at the hubs

Well done
Al

 

[TheRedMantra]

Please tell me those rotor bolts are steel

 

[BrokenHubAZ]

Yeah, they are steel. Anodized red!

 

[Trashcanmike]

How do you anodize steel? I thought anodization was an aluminium oxidation process.

 

[John Kuhl]

You are right, steel can't be anodized.

Best, John

 

[Ridnparadise]

Can you get red titanium?