New Scythe

It took a little longer than anticipated but my Scythe build is complete. The bike was built up with shuttles and lift serve in mind. But I also want to be able to take the bike on some heavy AM style rides.

Frame: Banshee Scythe (L)
Fork: 2010 Totem Coil
Shock: CCDB w/ 450lb spring
Wheels: Sunline DH V1
Tires: Maxxis EXO Minions
Cranks/Shifter/BB: Hammerschmidt AM
Rear Derailleur/ Shifter: Shimano Saint
Chain: KMC X9SL
Cassette: Sram PG990
Stem: Transition Temple Lite
Saddle: Transition Park n Ride
Seatpost: Banshee
Seatpost Clamp: Chromag
Headset: currently FSA Pig (installing gold CK this week)
Brakes: Avid Codes G3
Bars: Race Face Atlas Stealth
Pedals: Crank Bros Mallets/ Canfield Crampons

The complete bike is 40.08 pounds. Pretty heavy on paper, but on the trail it isn't very noticeable. I finished the bike the same day I was leaving for a 4 day Sedona epic. Lots of climbing and a lot of chunky descents. The Scythe loved all of it. I rode it primarily in the 7" free-ride setting. I do believe that the 450 lb spring Cane Creek sent is too much for this setting. But when we did some Shuttles in Jerome I switched to the 7" DH setting and the rear shock came alive. The bike became super plush and it was easier to carry speed through things.