Blacked out SL-R is freaking sweet. How are you going to match up the black paint?

 

spray paint in a can with frameskin on top would make it inconspicous....and you can always easily remove it while still leaving the old turkey color......for resale purposes....

 

Yes, black it out.

Best, John

 

OK, here's the bike with the painted forks. I'm going into the LBS this week for a fitting so I've only built up what's needed for riding on a trainer. I've got zip ties holding my derailleurs' positions and no front brake. We weren't sure about straight or set-back post, hence the dummy post for clamping in my stand, but it didn't stop me from riding it around the block last night (seatpost removed, thank you). Once we get the stem in the right ballpark I'll trim hoses/cables to fit (and route rear brake hose properly).

It's a full XTR build with trail brakes--even the hubs are XTR. I can't stand the noise of CK on my old bike anymore and I wanted something a bit more quiet. Apparently quiet is old skool; everybody seems to want a really loud ratchet nowadays. Stealth hubs looked interesting with absolute silence and truly instant engagement, but they were pretty heavy and I don't think they have a well established track record for MTB conditions.

The Mojo HD Cable Guard fits perfectly since the SL-R has the 3rd bolt that I guess the SL does not have. Blends in with the black frame nicely.

 

The fork looks primo with the frame.

 

if there was a lamborghini blue, you would get thet title...very nice kid,very nice!

beauty! what color are those hubs? red?

if the fitting shows you need a stem that long, go with a set back seatpost to get the steering advantage out of having a shorter stem and cockpit setup....my 2 cents....

on a diff side note...forks....i ran my bike with 150 RLC stock cc headset....felt way to d-hish....

ran it with the 150 RLC and 1 degree steep setup on CC angleset...(shorter wheelbase jack you forward type of scenario) felt better

ran it witha 120 RLC 1 degree steep setup on CC angleset (climbing goat heaven)...felt fine where I Ride..

question...did you get the talas 150-120? if not, what did you get.....

 

Thanks. The XTR hubs are a semi gloss black. The red thingy is just the vinyl guard on the skewer that comes with the forks (I don't plan to leave it on). The forks are just the stock Float 32 RLC 140mm and I've got a CK headset. I'm not into big air or DH so I think the floats will be plush for my riding and terrain. The shop was almost able to swap out a stock black 150 float on a Mt Goat order that the customer wanted to change out, but that fell through. Hence, floats only available in white and the custom paint.

The stem that's on it now is 110. Without a seat to sit on I have no idea what we'll come up with at the fitting. My current ride ('99 Seven Teres) has 120 stem and my previous ride ('89 Ritchey Supercomp) had a whopping 170mm stem. Getting used to wider bars will be interesting, but I'll probably still cut them down a 1/2" to 3/4" each side.

Looking forward to a new ride after 13 years although the Seven has been good to me.

 

lol, did you paint your chainstay wrap?

 

Where have you been? Everybody is painting their wraps now. I went through three painters before I found one that could do it exactly the way I wanted. PM me for painter info.

The funny chainstay wrap is translucent blue Cinnelli Jelly bar wrap. The eager LBS mechanic put it on before he remembered I was doing the build myself, but I think it was a good choice. Probably will show chain grime more over time but-so long as the carbon stays are protected from the chain-I don't care.

 

Went for a nice ride today and 5 miles in my chain snapped. :madmax:

My fault for re-using a pin that I had already pushed out. Killed my ride since I didn't carry any extra master links with me. Spent a good while walking the bike back in the mist with mosquitoes swarming me.

None the less, I have a new shock on order from my lbs and it should be here tomorrow...Monarch RC3 Plus Standard can / Low tune. Going to ride it for the season then get it pushed in the winter.

 

Notice anything different?

Found out that Rockshox doesn't make the RC3 Plus 7.875" x 2.0" Low tune in a standard volume...only comes in high volume. Going to try it out in the high volume for a few rides then order the standard volume sleeve.

 

Notice anything different?

Found out that Rockshox doesn't make the RC3 Plus 7.875" x 2.0" Low tune in a standard volume...only comes in high volume. Going to try it out in the high volume for a few rides then order the standard volume sleeve.

I imagine Push would have sold you exactly what you want... they have "standard volume" on "sale" right now... but it doesn't say which "tune" it is. Push Industries - 2012 RockShox Monarch PLUS RC3 -- of course they are tuning it for YOU anyway.

 

SLR built and ready for first ride...

Medium SLR - Silver (actual 2420gm* with seat binder and shock only)
Headset, CC angleset, 210gm*
Headset cap and screw, 20gm
Fork, EXM 150mm 15mm qr, 1680gm*
Wheels, haven carbon, 1440gm*
142 rear maxle, 74gm*
Tire, rear, Nobby Nic TR, 615gm*
Tire, front, Weirwolf 2.5, 915gm
Stans Fluid, 125gm
Handlebar, Haven carbon, 169gm*
Bar ends, silver, 25gm
Stem, RF Turbine 60mm / black, 136gm*
Grips, 60gm*
Seatpost, Thomson Masterpiece, silver 190gm*
Saddle, WTB Silverado, 210gm
Cable, Jagwire Ripcord Derailleur / silver / 110gm
Brakes, Magura MT8, 430gm*
Brake adapter, 12gm
Rotor, 180 SL storm 116gm*
Rotor, 160 SL storm 97gm*
Rotor bolts x12 Ti 16gm*
Front Derailleur, XO HO Direct Mount, 129gm*
BB /press fit, 70gm*
XX Crank, 652gm*
XX cassette, 211gm*
X0 10 shifter 125gm*
XO 2 shifter 126gm*
X0 Rear derailleur 202gm*
KMC Chain, 268gm*
Bionican chain guide, 57gm
Frameskin, 120gm
chain stay wrap, 50gm
xtr pedals, 325gm

* confirmed weights
Complete weight = 24.42 lbs.*

HA = 67.5

Impressions from test riding the street: Frame is uber stiff - feels very different from Classic; Pedals like a rocket ship (likely due to light wheels, stiff frame, and stiff XO/XX drivetrain); Front fork feels amazing; Rubber boot on crank was hitting the frame wrap so I removed the boot (156 Q factor is a tight fit); brakes feel progressive but not strong (I assume they need to bed in and maybe I need to bleed them better).... now for a real test ride

 

Built with 140mm talas / 150 talas on standby

only one more fork needed

 

only one more fork needed

Wow nice stable!

 

My SL-R : 11.56 kg With a BOS Deville 160
I've also installed a Works Components angle headset (-1°) so I'm @67°

 

nice looking and nice pictures. why did you change the wheels?

 

Here is my latest bike....SLR pimped to the max!!!

 

slick, expensive, and where? LaFayette, MA,USA or LaFayette, UK?

 

Lafayette, CA here in the USA! Glad you like the new ride!

 

Lol, very nice indeed...CA! nice wheels and that frame is sweet!

 

What does it weigh? and what tires are you running?

 

no weight as of now, need to bring it to the bike scales. the tires are WTB Bronson AM TCS 2.3 front, and WTB Mutano 2.4 AM TCS rear.

 

Nice. Are those the Enve XC or AM?

I've got the Enve AM on order and am going to build it up with CK / CX-Ray.

 

Those are the AMs and I used DT Aerolite spokes and King hubs (front is the LD version)

 

Awesome!

I'm excited to build up the Enve AM once it comes in.

Did you personally anodize your Hope brakes or did they do a special request?

 

@peletonnissen: Awesome bike truly pimped out. I like the rims handle bar and the gold combination...Must have cost you a lot to build this one...

 

The white and gold looks really nice. I wouldn't have predicted that color scheme would work so well. For once rim decals really add to the appearance of the bike. Wonder what it would look like with a black saddle? I've got nothing against white saddles, rode one for 19 years, but it draws my eye up and away from the frame.

 

Wonder what it would look like with a black saddle? I've got nothing against white saddles, rode one for 19 years, but it draws my eye up and away from the frame.

White or black is a tough call....I ended up with a black saddle with a similar scheme.

 

Has that Orange SL-R been build yet? Come on, we want pics!

 

One person has already posted them on here:
http://forums.mtbr.com/8993709-post16.html

 

Hi, Noticed you are running a 32 tooth on your XTR 980 crank? Is there room to go to a 34 or 36 tooth? I know 38 is too big......

 

Ah yeah, forgot about that one.

 

^^ Lol!

 

Hmmm, info is different to what I have been given. I have been told Ibis has sent their lead engineer over and will have a better idea for deliveries next week.

Still got my SL to ride, but hanging for the SLR. Tired of staring at all of the new parts and must resist the temptation to put them on the SL.

 

Hmmm, info is different to what I have been given. I have been told Ibis has sent their lead engineer over and will have a better idea for deliveries next week.

Still got my SL to ride, but hanging for the SLR. Tired of staring at all of the new parts and must resist the temptation to put them on the SL.

buy an HD140...they kick ass!!!!!!!!!

 

I have had my Ibis Mojo SL-R on order since February. I'm going with the south beach white. My bike went down over a month ago.....broke my rear hub for the third time so, I haven't been able to bike for over a month. Going through some serious withdrawals. I called ibis last week and they told me they would be stepping up their production on the SL-R's. They tried giving me a grey one but it won't work with my color scheme. My Ibis will be blinged out big time. When I get it built, I'll share the photos. My custom wheels should be built this week. Going with Stan's flow rims (white) Chris king hubs (red) DT Swiss competition spokes (red & white) and dirty dog rotors ( bone burners). Hope I get my frame soon so I can get back out on that mountain.

 

My XL silver never showed, and according to Ibis, wasn't going to show any time soon. I feel your pain, but can't stay out of the dirt any longer. I sacrificed my build and am going with what I can get, a black and blue (my least favorite color of the bunch, actually). Stay strong, and be proud of your scheme. Sounds sweet.