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So I'm getting back into this after a 6-year layoff. Decided to build a bike from scratch as I have no usable parts anymore. Anyway, thought I'd share my list and get a little feedback. I've bought the frame and fork and am about to buy everything else tonight/tomorrow.
frame: Niner MCR (root beer, medium)
fork: manitou minute 29er 100mm
headset: cane creek 110
stem : race face evolve
handlebar: easton EC70
grips: ESI chunky
seatpost: thomson elite
seat: WTB Rocket V Race
seat collar: DKG
wheels: stans flow with ZTR hubs 20mm TA
brake levers: avid speed dial 7
brakes: avid bb7
shifter: shimano xt 3x9 M770
front derailleur: shimano xt m770
rear derailleur: shimano xt m770 SGS
crankset: shimano slx m660
chain: shimano xtr 9 speed 7701
rear cassette: shimano xt 9 speed m770 11-32
cables: shimano xtr brake/shifter cables
pedals: shimano m540
I don't think I'm a weight weenie but I am an engineer so of course I kept track of the spec'd weights and it added up to ~23 lbs.
I think the only thing I'm a little unsure of is the stem, as far as angle/length, and brand. Also the Shimano specs are hard to navigate but it seems like the m770 is the correct front derailleur for this frame?
Oh, also trying to decide on the Crest vs Arch rims. I get the weight/strength tradeoff but its harder because they are the same price. I'm 6', about 190 right now.
edit: change handlebar, wheelset
frame: Niner MCR (root beer, medium)
fork: manitou minute 29er 100mm
headset: cane creek 110
stem : race face evolve
handlebar: easton EC70
grips: ESI chunky
seatpost: thomson elite
seat: WTB Rocket V Race
seat collar: DKG
wheels: stans flow with ZTR hubs 20mm TA
brake levers: avid speed dial 7
brakes: avid bb7
shifter: shimano xt 3x9 M770
front derailleur: shimano xt m770
rear derailleur: shimano xt m770 SGS
crankset: shimano slx m660
chain: shimano xtr 9 speed 7701
rear cassette: shimano xt 9 speed m770 11-32
cables: shimano xtr brake/shifter cables
pedals: shimano m540
I don't think I'm a weight weenie but I am an engineer so of course I kept track of the spec'd weights and it added up to ~23 lbs.
I think the only thing I'm a little unsure of is the stem, as far as angle/length, and brand. Also the Shimano specs are hard to navigate but it seems like the m770 is the correct front derailleur for this frame?
Oh, also trying to decide on the Crest vs Arch rims. I get the weight/strength tradeoff but its harder because they are the same price. I'm 6', about 190 right now.
edit: change handlebar, wheelset