Just went on a ride that may be the “last stand” for the 27.5+ wheelset (for now), bc I have some 29x2.4 tires on the way and I’m excited to try them out. Thought it might be a good time to post up my current build before I change things up.
This is a Gen 2 frame that I bought complete last year through Jenson, it was called the “XO1 Jenson build”. It doesn’t look like they are selling Phantom builds at all this year, which is a shame, it was a great way to get a deal. Anyway the only bits that are still stock, aside from bottom bracket and headset, are the XT brakes, XO1 Eagle cranks and shifter, and still rockin’ the Race Face Chester flat pedals.
New bits:
DVO Diamond fork, 140mm
Manitou McLeod shock, 190x50
Bike Yoke Revive dropper, 125mm
Spank Oozy Trail rims w/Novatec hubs, 27.5+
Maxxis Rekon/Specialized Slaughter 27.5x2.8
Replacement GX Eagle derailleur – yep, a downgrade; stick ate my XO1 :madman:
Ice Tech rotors
Syntace Megaforce 70mm stem
Deity “Dirty 30” 25mm riser bars
Odi Rogue grips
Selle Italia Nepal saddle
Most of these parts either came over from other bikes, or were found on sale/clearance somewhere. Other than the McLeod shock, I paid retail for nada.
With the upgraded/upsized suspension, this thing is plush and just soaks up whatever faint approximation of all-mountain riding I can give it. It was good before, it’s even better now. I think it’s retained most of the bike’s snappy feel, especially when I don’t have the shock all the way open… I expect the 29ers to feel a little faster.
When I get my 29ers back on, I’ll be back on the stock Race Face Aeffect 30 rims/hubs, this time with Onza Ibex 2.4/Vittoria Morsa 2.3. Looking forward to it! :thumbsup:
