[evilbullit]

So, I assume the BB shell is 73mm?
Looking to put a King BB on the Cal Fade I ordered Sunday, but they require adapters based on shell width.

TIA

I used the Raceface cinch 30mm threaded bb. One spacer on the drive side and nothing on the non drive side. I followed the rf instructions since my wheels are not here I can't say much for the chain line. My experience with rf cranks they are boost compatible and doesn't require any specific boost cranks

 

[Tyrich88]

So, I assume the BB shell is 73mm?
Looking to put a King BB on the Cal Fade I ordered Sunday, but they require adapters based on shell width.

TIA

Are you in the US??? I've been waiting on the Cali Fade to come available for several weeks now.

 

[gustavo.ghd]

I called Specialized and confirmed the Typo on the Expert-1X model with SRAM 1x11. It does indeed use a standard NX 11-42 cassette. They said they will work on fixing the website.

Well, that's pretty disappointing...
A complete GX would have been so much better.

42T cog is already hard for climbing around here, and now with the lack of the speed the 10T cog provides makes it so much worse.

 

[evilbullit]

Yes, in the US. To my knowledge nothing is really "available" yet, but expected release dates start in August. I went through a sponsor shop to get one pre-ordered.

 

[Tyrich88]

Yes, in the US. To my knowledge nothing is really "available" yet, but expected release dates start in August. I went through a sponsor shop to get one pre-ordered.

Ahhhh, ok. That makes more sense.
I've been checking the B2B site every chance i get, looking for them to be available... it never shows though haha. Beginning of august isn't too far off though.

 

[V10Jon]

Well, that's pretty disappointing...
A complete GX would have been so much better.

42T cog is already hard for climbing around here, and now with the lack of the speed the 10T cog provides makes it so much worse.

I agree. I was wanting the 10T for a higher top end. It feels like the GX build is really a blend of "NX Level" components with a GX derailleur and shifter thrown in. Wish they would have used a XD hub.

My LBS is getting a SRAM 1x11 build in on Monday in my size. I'll probably still go grab it. I think if you swapped in some Crest MK3's with a lighter 10T-42T XD cassette you'd have a 20-22lb beast.

Anxious to what joezuri's build comes out to with high end components.

 

[Tyrich88]

I agree. I was wanting the 10T for a higher top end. It feels like the GX build is really a blend of "NX Level" components with a GX derailleur and shifter thrown in. Wish they would have used a XD hub.

My LBS is getting a SRAM 1x11 build in on Monday in my size. I'll probably still go grab it. I think if you swapped in some Crest MK3's with a lighter 10T-42T XD cassette you'd have a 20-22lb beast.

Anxious to what joezuri's build comes out to with high end components.

I dont think it would take very many changes at all to turn this bike into a sub 20 race rmachine

 

[04 F2000SL]

Let's hope not, I just bought a 2018 S-WORKS Epic Hardtail.

I plan on getting a Chisel fairly soon.

 

[Tyrich88]

Let's hope not, I just bought a 2018 S-WORKS Epic Hardtail.

I plan on getting a Chisel fairly soon.

So assuming the same build on both, the chisel will only be about a pound heavier. Which is impressive, especially with how light the Epic HT is!

Anxious to see how well the chisel rides. The allez smartweld is down right impressive, so hopefully they follow suit with the chisel.

 

[rakerdeal]

Wheelbase for medium is over an inch longer than Stumpjumper hardtails of the past. That will change the ride noticeably.

 

[evilbullit]

120mm Fox 34 is going on mine.
Going for a "Hard Country" build. HT angle should end up around 69*, so no dump truck steering there. BB height, and everything else is acceptable for my style and location.

Thing looks pretty sweet. Thoughts on putting a 120mm fork on it and using it as a lightweight "trail" bike for rooty east coast singletrack?? (charlotte nc).

 

[Tyrich88]

My LBS is getting a couple of complete models in tomorrow i believe.
I will try to go grab some pics and weights and post them up.

Framesets still aren't available in anything but a large and XL in the US as of now.

 

[evilbullit]

Well, my CA Fade is an XL....just waiting for the call to come pick it up.

My LBS is getting a couple of complete models in tomorrow i believe.
I will try to go grab some pics and weights and post them up.

Framesets still aren't available in anything but a large and XL in the US as of now.

 

[Tyrich88]

Well, my CA Fade is an XL....just waiting for the call to come pick it up.

Should arrive soon i would think!

Post up some pictures when you get it!!! Anxious to see how it looks in non-stock photos

 

[V10Jon]

Just picked mine up today. Took a few quick pics. I'm about as casual as riders get, so I won't have any good feedback on how the bike rides.

Makes my old 26" look like a toy.

 

[evilbullit]

Looks Sweet!

Just picked mine up today. Took a few quick pics. I'm about as casual as riders get, so I won't have any good feedback on how the bike rides.

Makes my old 26" look like a toy.

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[rakerdeal]

What's the stem length on the bike?

 

[V10Jon]

What's the stem length on the bike?

90mm

 

[joezuri]

Awesome bike v10jon.. I like the satin finish on that one. Specialized did a great job with the cable routing. And the 29er really dwarfed that 26..

 

[04 F2000SL]

Great color combo!