Jumped with size Large! . . . Which fork & other build feedback?
EDIT/UPDATE:
Thanks for the feedback. I ordered the Large carbon frame with RP23 about Noon today (Saturday) and it'll be here Wednesday!!! I got VERY lucky & found one in stock at a place that I also had a 15% off anything + free shipping discount because they mis-shipped an earlier order of mine. They actually had ONE Large carbon Mojo sitting in stock . . . I'd been watching it for the past couple days while making the final frame size decision, hoping it wouldn't disappear. So will end up getting one 4 days after ordering for only $1,614.
Bribed the LBS guys with excessive beer to build it as soon as it comes in, since I'm extremely busy over the next coupla weeks, then will have two completely free weeks around Bend, OR to ride the Mojo and I want it ready to go! Actually, the beer was probably unnecessary (but happily given) since they're looking forward to getting to build their first Mojo. I'll just have to keep an eye on them to make sure they don't put too many test miles on it! :nono:
So here's the build list, still subject to last-minute mods:
Frame: Ibis Mojo Carbon L
Rear Shock: Fox RP23
Fork: 2007 Fox 32 TALAS X
Wheelset: Industry 9 Enduro Hubs (20mm thru-axle front/135mm QR rear), Mavic XM 819 tubeless rims, I9 0.1-inch straight spokes -- black hubs, rims & spokes with two red accent spokes at each valve
Tires: Maxxis Ignitor tubeless tires
Headset: Cane Creek Solos Red
Stem: Thomson Elite X4 or Syntace F119 or KCNC SC Wing Scandium/Ti . . . Still can't decide . . .
Bar: Giant CF10 XL Low Rise Carbon 31.8 (because I already have several of these new sitting around)
Grips: not sure, whatever's laying around, or ???
Bar Plugs: Dangerboy CNC Machined Aluminum Bar End Plugs, Anodized Red, Lazer Etched "Biohazard" (pair)
Crankset: FSA K Force Light MTB w/integrated red BB with oversize ceramic cartridge bearings
AJ's Frameguard: AJ's Frameguard
Pedals: have lots laying around, so not sure which I'll pick or stick with on the Mojo
Seat Post: KCNC Ti Pro Lite Black/Red
Saddle: Fizik Aliante Carbon Twin Flex with Carbon Braided Rails and Carbon Scuff Guards, Black/Red Cover
Rear Der: 2007 SRAM X.0 Long Cage
Front Der: 2007 XTR FD-M971
Shifters: SRAM X.0 Twist (pair)
Brakes: Formula Oro Bianco with Formula rotors 160 f/r
Chain: 2007 Shimano CN-7701
Cassette: 2007 Shimano XTR CS-M970, 11-34
Lizard Skin: Super Jumbo Black, plus other protection ...
Not intended to be the absolute lightest, but getting there. Also wanted durability, smoothness, quality . . . and looks :thumbsup:
Also have one very important question -- the Talas X has 130 travel (adjustable down to 110 & 90). Is 130 going to be OK on a Mojo intended for 140? Also considering 32 Float or Talas 140RLC or Pace RC41 or RC40 Fighter ...
Thanks again!
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ORIGINAL POST:
OK, I've done the research (way too much), planned my build, picked colors, set up the LBS for the build . . . but still have a bit of uncertainty regarding the frame size for my (soon-to-be) Mojo: Large or XL?
I am 6-ft, 1-inch
175 pounds
34.5-inch inseam
24-inch trunk
14.5-inch forearm
27-inch arm
23-inch thigh
23-inch lower leg
The XL Mojo effective top tube length and seat tube angle exactly match my hardtail's (Scott Scale) XL ETT length & seat angle, and is within 0.1 inch of matching the seat tube length. And I'm comfortably fitted on the Scott, but wouldn't want to be any more stretched out -- I like the open/large fit on the Scott for the riding I do on the hardtail, but am thinking I might want a bit more "closed"/tight fit on the Mojo. Since the Mojo's head tube is a bit shorter than the Scott (145 vs 150) and the head tube angle is slacker on the Mojo (69 vs 71.5), and since I haven't found any way to line up a Mojo demo, I'm asking for any input you folks can offer.
I come from road riding/racing (still do), ride the aforementioned Scott for commuting and light XC, and am ordering the Mojo for my first FS and to move more into "bigger" XC and trail.
I think the XL Mojo frame is the way to go, but just want to make sure I'm not missing something and shouldn't get the Large.
Thanks much for any feedback, and maybe I'll send my build list for review also . . .
EDIT/UPDATE:
Thanks for the feedback. I ordered the Large carbon frame with RP23 about Noon today (Saturday) and it'll be here Wednesday!!! I got VERY lucky & found one in stock at a place that I also had a 15% off anything + free shipping discount because they mis-shipped an earlier order of mine. They actually had ONE Large carbon Mojo sitting in stock . . . I'd been watching it for the past couple days while making the final frame size decision, hoping it wouldn't disappear. So will end up getting one 4 days after ordering for only $1,614.
Bribed the LBS guys with excessive beer to build it as soon as it comes in, since I'm extremely busy over the next coupla weeks, then will have two completely free weeks around Bend, OR to ride the Mojo and I want it ready to go! Actually, the beer was probably unnecessary (but happily given) since they're looking forward to getting to build their first Mojo. I'll just have to keep an eye on them to make sure they don't put too many test miles on it! :nono:
So here's the build list, still subject to last-minute mods:
Frame: Ibis Mojo Carbon L
Rear Shock: Fox RP23
Fork: 2007 Fox 32 TALAS X
Wheelset: Industry 9 Enduro Hubs (20mm thru-axle front/135mm QR rear), Mavic XM 819 tubeless rims, I9 0.1-inch straight spokes -- black hubs, rims & spokes with two red accent spokes at each valve
Tires: Maxxis Ignitor tubeless tires
Headset: Cane Creek Solos Red
Stem: Thomson Elite X4 or Syntace F119 or KCNC SC Wing Scandium/Ti . . . Still can't decide . . .
Bar: Giant CF10 XL Low Rise Carbon 31.8 (because I already have several of these new sitting around)
Grips: not sure, whatever's laying around, or ???
Bar Plugs: Dangerboy CNC Machined Aluminum Bar End Plugs, Anodized Red, Lazer Etched "Biohazard" (pair)
Crankset: FSA K Force Light MTB w/integrated red BB with oversize ceramic cartridge bearings
AJ's Frameguard: AJ's Frameguard
Pedals: have lots laying around, so not sure which I'll pick or stick with on the Mojo
Seat Post: KCNC Ti Pro Lite Black/Red
Saddle: Fizik Aliante Carbon Twin Flex with Carbon Braided Rails and Carbon Scuff Guards, Black/Red Cover
Rear Der: 2007 SRAM X.0 Long Cage
Front Der: 2007 XTR FD-M971
Shifters: SRAM X.0 Twist (pair)
Brakes: Formula Oro Bianco with Formula rotors 160 f/r
Chain: 2007 Shimano CN-7701
Cassette: 2007 Shimano XTR CS-M970, 11-34
Lizard Skin: Super Jumbo Black, plus other protection ...
Not intended to be the absolute lightest, but getting there. Also wanted durability, smoothness, quality . . . and looks :thumbsup:
Also have one very important question -- the Talas X has 130 travel (adjustable down to 110 & 90). Is 130 going to be OK on a Mojo intended for 140? Also considering 32 Float or Talas 140RLC or Pace RC41 or RC40 Fighter ...
Thanks again!
=================
ORIGINAL POST:
OK, I've done the research (way too much), planned my build, picked colors, set up the LBS for the build . . . but still have a bit of uncertainty regarding the frame size for my (soon-to-be) Mojo: Large or XL?
I am 6-ft, 1-inch
175 pounds
34.5-inch inseam
24-inch trunk
14.5-inch forearm
27-inch arm
23-inch thigh
23-inch lower leg
The XL Mojo effective top tube length and seat tube angle exactly match my hardtail's (Scott Scale) XL ETT length & seat angle, and is within 0.1 inch of matching the seat tube length. And I'm comfortably fitted on the Scott, but wouldn't want to be any more stretched out -- I like the open/large fit on the Scott for the riding I do on the hardtail, but am thinking I might want a bit more "closed"/tight fit on the Mojo. Since the Mojo's head tube is a bit shorter than the Scott (145 vs 150) and the head tube angle is slacker on the Mojo (69 vs 71.5), and since I haven't found any way to line up a Mojo demo, I'm asking for any input you folks can offer.
I come from road riding/racing (still do), ride the aforementioned Scott for commuting and light XC, and am ordering the Mojo for my first FS and to move more into "bigger" XC and trail.
I think the XL Mojo frame is the way to go, but just want to make sure I'm not missing something and shouldn't get the Large.
Thanks much for any feedback, and maybe I'll send my build list for review also . . .