[jncarpenter]

* Main purpose:huh?
* Trail terrain:East Coast

* Frame Size: Large
* Frame Year: 2007
* Color (frame/rear triangle): BLACK!
* Shock: Fox RP23
* Fork: Reba 29
* Brakes: Hope Mono Mini
* Brake Levers: Hope
* Cranks: Middleburn RS7 180mm
* Shifters: Sram x-9
* Front Derailleur: Sram
* Rear Derailleur: Sram x-9
* Chain: Sram
* Pedals: Eggbeaters
* Stem: Thomson x4 70mm x o*
* Handlebar: Truvativ Hussefelt
* Seatpost: Thomson 27.2 x 410mm
* Saddle: Velo "Turner"
* Bottom Bracket: Crank Brothers Cobalt
* Cassette: Shimano XT
* Headset: Chris King
* Grips: ODi Lock-on Ruffian
* Front Tire: Specialized Resolution II
* Front Rim: Stans Flow
* Front Hub/Skewer: I9
* Rear Tire: Specialized Resolution II
* Rear Rim: Stans Flow
* Rear Hub/Skewer: I9/ Hadley 10mm TA
* Seatpost Collar: Salsa Flip-lock
**Rider Weight (w/gear):230 lbs
***Rider Height and inseam: 6' tall; inseam 31"
**** Build Weight: 29.3 lbs

* Future Changes: Handlebars & Fork (20mm TA)

 

[Clyde S Dale]

I'm selfishly interested in this thread (template from blackjack843)

* Main purpose:
* Trail terrain:

* Frame Size:
* Frame Year:
* Color (frame/rear triangle):
* Shock:
* Fork:
* Brakes:
* Brake Levers:
* Cranks:
* Shifters:
* Front Derailleur:
* Rear Derailleur:
* Chain
* Pedals:
* Stem:
* Handlebar:
* Seatpost:
* Saddle:
* Bottom Bracket:
* Cassette:
* Headset:
* Grips:
* Front Tire:
* Front Rim:
* Front Hub/Skewer:
* Rear Tire:
* Rear Rim:
* Rear Hub/Skewer:
* Seatpost Collar
**Rider Weight (w/gear):
***Rider Height and inseam:
**** Build Weight:

* Future Changes:

 

[miles e]

Main purpose: XC Racing
Trail terrain: Typical New England: tight, twisty, rocky, rooty, steep

Frame Size: Large
Frame Year: 2006 (preproduction model)
Color: blue anodized
Shock: Pushed Fox RP3
Fork: Roch Shox Reba SL 100mm
Brakes: Magura Marta 160mm
Brake Levers: Magura Marta
Cranks: Shimano XT M751 175mm, 22/32/44
Shifters: Shimano LX
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
Chain: Shimano XTR
Pedals: Shimano 959
Stem: Syntace F99 105mm x 6 degree, no spacers
Handlebar: Maxm MX 5
Seatpost: Thomson Masterpiece setback 330mm
Saddle: Fizik Gobi
Bottom Bracket: Shimano ES71
Cassette: Shimano XT 11x32
Headset: Chris King
Grips: Serfas
Front Tire: Kenda Karma 1.9
Front Rim: NoTubes ZTR355
Front Hub/Skewer: Industry Nine/Shimano XTR skewer
Rear Tire: Kenda Karma 1.9
Rear Rim: NoTubes ZTR355
Rear Hub/Skewer: Industry Nine/Shimano XTR skewer
Tubes: Kenda Superlite
Seatpost Collar: stock
Rider Weight: 175
Rider Height and inseam: 6', 32" pants inseam
Build Weight: 26.27 lbs.

 

[miles e]

Main purpose: Trail Riding
Trail terrain: Typical New England: tight, twisty, rocky, rooty, steep

Frame Size: Large
Frame Year: 2007 w/ preproduction rear triangle (slight additional seat tube clearance at bottom out w/ longer stroke shock)
Color: black smoke
Shock: Pushed Fox Vanilla RC 6.5 x 1.75 (~4.6" rear travel)
Fork: White Brothers F135 coil
Brakes: Magura Louise 180mm f&r
Brake Levers: Magura Louise
Cranks: Shimano LX 175mm, 22/32/44
Shifters: Shimano LX
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
Chain: Shimano XTR
Pedals: Shimano 959
Stem: Syntace F119 75mm x 6 degree, no spacers
Handlebar: Easton EA70 2.5" rise
Seatpost: Thomson Elite setback 330mm
Saddle: Fizik Gobi
Bottom Bracket: Shimano ES71
Cassette: Shimano XT 11x34
Headset: Chris King
Grips: Oury lock on
Front Tire: Kenda Nevegal 2.2
Front Rim: NoTubes FR
Front Hub/Skewer: DT Swiss 440
Rear Tire: Kenda Nevegal 2.2
Rear Rim: NoTubes FR
Rear Hub/Skewer: Chris King HD/XT
Tubes: Kenda Superlite
Seatpost Collar: stock
Rider Weight: 175
Rider Height and inseam: 6', 32" pants inseam
Build Weight: 31.5 lbs.

 

[mtnwater]

Main purpose: 5-spot replacement
* Trail terrain: granite strewn singletrack.

* Frame Size: Large
* Frame Year: 2007
* Color (frame/rear triangle): Iron Glimmer/polished
* Shock: RP23
* Fork: Maverick DUC32
* Brakes: Formula Oro K24 - 180 rotors f/r
* Brake Levers: Formula Oro
* Cranks: Shimano XT
* Shifters: Shimano XTR
* Front Derailleur: Shimano XT
* Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR
* Chain: SRAM PC991
* Pedals: Crank Bros Egg Beaters
* Stem: Maverick 70 mm
* Handlebar: On One Mary
* Seatpost: Syncros
* Saddle: Terry Ti Fly
* Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT
* Cassette: Shimano XT 11-34
* Headset: King
* Grips: ESI Chunky
* Front Tire: Kenda Nevegal
* Front Rim: NoTubes Arch
* Front Hub/Skewer: King/24mm thru axle
* Rear Tire: Kenda Nevegal
* Rear Rim: NoTubes Arch
* Rear Hub/Skewer: King Heavy Duty w/Fun Bolts
* Seatpost Collar: Hope
**Rider Weight (w/gear): 165 lbs
***Rider Height and inseam: 5'11" 31" inseam
**** Build Weight: 29 lbs

Hasn't shipped yet, but I've seen photos and am very excited.

 

[cruzthepug]

* Main purpose: XC trail riding
* Trail terrain: Southeast US rocky, rooty singletrack

* Frame Size: Large
* Frame Year: '07
* Color (frame/rear triangle): Bronze/Polished
* Shock: RP23
* Fork: Reba 100mm/WB 130
* Brakes: Avid Ultimate 185mm
* Brake Levers: Avid Ultimate
* Cranks: Middleburn/Extralite rings
* Shifters: Sram X0 grip shift
* Front Derailleur: Sram gen-x
* Rear Derailleur: Sram X-9
* Chain: KMC 9SL
* Pedals: Time Atac
* Stem: Ritchey WCS 110mm
* Handlebar: Profile Designs OS carbon
* Seatpost: Profile Designs Elite carbon
* Saddle: Fizik Gobi
* Bottom Bracket: KCNC Ti/Scandium
* Cassette: XT
* Headset: Chris King
* Grips: ESI
* Front Tire: Maxxis Ignitor
* Front Rim: ZTR355
* Front Hub/Skewer: Hope Pro II
* Rear Tire: Maxxis Ignitor
* Rear Rim: ZTR355
* Rear Hub/Skewer: Hope Pro II
* Seatpost Collar: Sinz
**Rider Weight (w/gear): 200
***Rider Height and inseam: 6'3", 34 inseam
**** Build Weight: 27.0 lbs w/Reba

UPDATE: Sent my WB fluid 130 to WB and had it upgraded to the new F135.
****Build Weight: 27.71 lbs w/WB F135

 

[P-Funk]

* Main purpose: To RIDE
* Trail terrain: Earth

* Frame Size: XL
* Frame Year: 2006?
* Color (frame/rear triangle): Ano Brass/Raw
* Shock: RP23
* Fork: Reba SL 100mm
* Brakes: Avid BB7
* Brake Levers: XTR
* Cranks: XTR
* Shifters: XT
* Front Derailleur: XT
* Rear Derailleur: XTR
* Chain Sram
* Pedals: Egg Beater Ti
* Stem: Thomson 90mm
* Handlebar: Easton MonkeyLite
* Seatpost: Thomson
* Saddle: Selle Italia Storika
* Bottom Bracket: XTR
* Cassette: Sram
* Headset: King
* Grips: ODI
* Front Tire: Bontrager ACX 2.2
* Front Rim: Salsa Delgado
* Front Hub/Skewer: DT Swiss 240s/Hope
* Rear Tire: Bontrager ACX 2.2
* Rear Rim: Salsa Delgado
* Rear Hub/Skewer: DT Swiss 240s/Hope
* Seatpost Collar: Stock
**Rider Weight (w/gear): 235
***Rider Height and inseam: 6' 5" 35"
**** Build Weight: 28.7 lbs

* Future Changes: Juicy 7, Stiffer fork (Magic?, Fox?)

 

[starre]

the sultan in israel

* Main purpose: to finally enjoy XC riding
* Trail terrain: variable XC terrain, mostly dry conditions

* Frame Size: XL
* Frame Year: 2007
* Color (frame/rear triangle): ano blue/silver
* Shock: rp23
* Fork: reba w/poploc
* Brakes: hydraulic disc Shimano XT
* Brake Levers: integrated with shifters
* Cranks: XT
* Shifters: XT
* Front Derailleur: XT
* Rear Derailleur: XT
* Chain: Wippermann SS
* Pedals: Crank Brothers Mallet C
* Stem: Thomson X4 100 degree/100mm
* Handlebar: RaceFace deus lo rise
* Seatpost: Thomson 400mm
* Saddle: WTB Rocket SLT
* Bottom Bracket: XT
* Cassette: XT
* Headset: CK black + 35mm spacers
* Grips: Salsa
* Front Tire: Nano
* Front Rim: Salsa DD, 32 hole, DT spokes
* Front Hub/Skewer: XT
* Rear Tire: Nano
* Rear Rim: Salsa DD, 32 hole, DT spokes
* Rear Hub/Skewer: XT
* Seatpost Collar: Turner standard
**Rider Weight (w/gear): 215 - 220 lbs
***Rider Height and inseam: 6'4" /37.5"
**** Build Weight: ??

* Future Changes: none for now - got my hands full with my first serious bike!!

 

[IwantCake]

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* Main purpose: fun :thumbsup:
* Trail terrain: southeast single track

* Frame Size: XL
* Birthday: 03/01/07
* Color (frame/rear triangle): PC white / clear ano
* Shock: RP23
* Fork: Reba Race
* Brakes: Hope Mono M4 / Mini (180/160)
* Brake Levers: Dangerboy
* Cranks: XT (22 /31 / 44)
* Shifters: X0
* Front Derailleur: XT
* Rear Derailleur: X0
* Chain: KMC x9-sl
* Pedals: Shimano 520's
* Stem: Syntace F99 (90mm)
* Handlebar: Salsa Pro Moto carbon
* Seatpost: Thomson
* Saddle: WTB Devo
* Bottom Bracket: Enduro ceramic
* Cassette: XT
* Headset: Chris King
* Grips: ODI Ruffian
* Front Tire: Specialized Resolution
* Front Rim: DT Swiss TK7.1
* Front Hub/Skewer: Industry Nine Enduro / Hope
* Rear Tire: Specialized Resolution
* Rear Rim: DT Swiss TK7.1
* Rear Hub/Skewer: Industry Nine Enduro /Hope
* Seatpost Collar: Hope
**Rider Weight (w/gear): 250
***Rider Height and inseam:6'4" / 36"
**** Build Weight: 28.06

* Future Changes: rims / fork

 

[Padre]

* Main purpose:riding
* Trail terrain:SoCal

* Frame Size: Sasquatch
* Frame Year: 2007
* Color (frame/rear triangle): Drug Test Yellow
* Shock: Fox RP23
* Fork: Reba 29
* Brakes: Saints
* Brake Levers: Saints
* Cranks: XT 180mm
* Shifters: Sram x-0 gripshift
* Front Derailleur: XTR
* Rear Derailleur: Sram x-9
* Chain: Sram
* Pedals: Time Atac
* Stem: Thomson 110mm x 5*
* Handlebar: Salsa Pro Moto
* Seatpost: Thomson 27.2 x 410mm
* Saddle: WTB Deva
* Bottom Bracket: XT
* Cassette: Shimano XT
* Headset: Chris King
* Grips: ESI chunky
* Front Tire: Bonty XR
* Front Rim: DT TK (soon to be Flow)
* Front Hub/Skewer: DT 240/Salsa
* Rear Tire: Bonty XR
* Rear Rim: DT TK
* Rear Hub/Skewer: DT 240/Salsa
* Seatpost Collar: Turner bolt-on
**Rider Weight (w/gear):220 lbs
***Rider Height and inseam: 6'6 tall; inseam really long, (39.5" from pedal spindle to top of saddle)
**** Build Weight: 29.31 lbs
***** Built at the Path Bike Shop in Tustin, CA www.thepathbikeshop.com

 

[IwantCake]

oops.... back on topic

 

[mtnwater]

nm nm

 

[jncarpenter]

...guys, please limit posts in this thread to Sultan setups only. Thanks.

 

[SBK]

* Main purpose: Singletrack / Trailbike
* Trail terrain: Michigan loam/sand/hardpack

* Frame Size: Medium
* Frame Year: 2006 (?)
* Color (frame/rear triangle): Brass Ano
* Shock: Fox RP23 XV
* Fork: Reba Race @ 100mm
* Brakes: Hope Mono Mini (180F/160R)
* Brake Levers: Hope
* Cranks: RaceFace Deus 1x9 - Boone Ti 32T Ring, Ti Guide/Bashplate
* Shifters: SRAM '07 X9 Trigger
* Front Derailleur: None - 1x9, Baby!
* Rear Derailleur: SRAM '07 X9 - Super Short Cage
* Chain: SRAM 991
* Pedals: Crankbros Eggbeater Ti
* Stem: Thomson X4 (70mm x 0deg)
* Handlebar: Salsa ProMoto Carbon (31.8, 660mm x 11deg)
* Seatpost: Thomson Masterpiece (27.2 x 330, straight)
* Saddle: WTB Devo Carbon
* Bottom Bracket: RaceFace X-Type
* Cassette: Shimano XT 760 (11-34)
* Headset: Chris King
* Grips: ESI Chunky
* Front Tire: Maxxis Ignitor 2.1, Stan's Tubeless
* Front Rim: Velocity VXC
* Front Hub/Skewer: Hope ProII / Hope Stainless
* Rear Tire: Kenda Smallblock 8 2.1, Stan's Tubeless
* Rear Rim: Velocity VXC
* Rear Hub/Skewer: Speedcific Ti QR
* Seatpost Collar: ? (Came with the frame!)
**Rider Weight (w/gear): 180lb RTR-n-FR
***Rider Height and inseam: 5' 8"
**** Build Weight: 25.2 lb (Alpine Scale)

* Future Changes: I9/Stans wheelset, Tubeless, etc.

(Need to update the photo, this was from the initial build - before some of the changes)

 

[staz]

* Main purpose: All Mtn XC
* Trail terrain: NC Flatlands, Root Fest

* Frame Size: LG
* Frame Year: 2007
* Color (frame/rear triangle): Ano Blue/Polished
* Shock: RP23
* Fork: Reba SL
* Brakes: Hayes MAG Old Skool
* Brake Levers :Hayes B.F.L.
* Cranks: Race Face Atlas
* Shifters: Sram X0 Twist
* Front Derailleur: Sram Gen X
* Rear Derailleur: Sram X9
* Chain: Sram
* Pedals: Shimano
* Stem: Race Face Diabolus 70mm
* Handlebar: Titec Ringleader
* Seatpost: Thomson
* Saddle :Specialized Rival
* Bottom Bracket: Enduro Outboard
* Cassette: Sram
* Headset: King
* Grips: ODI
* Front Tire: Ignitor
* Front Rim: DT Swiss TK7.1D
* Front Hub/Skewer: Hope Pro II / Hope
* Rear Tire: Ignitor
* Rear Rim: DT Swiss TK7.1D
* Rear Hub/Skewer: Hope Pro II/ Hope
* Seatpost Collar: Stock
**Rider Weight (w/gear): 225
***Rider Height and inseam: 6' & 34"
**** Build Weight: Unknown

 

[powersusa]

The Patriot

Main purpose: All purpose trail
Trail terrain: Northeast rocky and rooty single track

• Frame Size: Large
• Frame Year: 07
• Color (frame/rear triangle): Blue Ano / Polished
• Shock: RP23
• Fork: Rock Shox Reba Race, 100mm, Poploc remote
• Brakes: Hope M6 203mm front, Hope M4 180mm rear
• Brake Levers: Hope Mini
• Cranks: RaceFace Atlas, 22t, 32t, Salsa Trials Bash
• Shifters: SRAM XO Trigger
• Front Derailleur: 07 SRAM X9
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM XO Medium Cage
• Chain: SRAM 990
• Pedals: Speedplay Drillium Platform
• Stem:Thomson X4, 90mm x 0 deg
• Handlebar: FSA K-Force DH Carbon Riser, 710mm
• Seatpost: Thomson Elite, 410mm
• Saddle: WTB Progel, Ti Rails
• Bottom Bracket: RaceFace X-Type
• Cassette: Shimano XT 11-34t
• Headset: Hope with Head Doctor
• Grips: Ergon, large size
• Front Tire: Kenda Nevegal
• Front Rim: DT TK7.1, 36 hole
• Front Hub/Skewer: Hope Pro II, 36 hole, Hope QR
• Rear Tire: Kenda Nevegal
• Rear Rim: DT TK7.1, 36 hole
• Rear Hub/Skewer: Hope Bulb, 36 Hole, Hope QR
• Seatpost Collar: Hope QR

Rider Weight (w/gear): 260 lbs (aiming to get back to 240 lbs)
Rider Height, Inseam, Sleeve Length: 5' 11", 33/34", 36/37"
Build Weight: 31.8 lbs using bathroom scale method
Future Changes: no sure yet, maybe -> silver cranks, lighter brakes, 20mm thru axle fork

 

[Stoph]

Main purpose: Regular Mountain Bike, Trail building access
Trail terrain: Tetons, Palisades, Big Hole hike a bikes, and Sun Valley, Moab, Bend road trips

• Frame Size: Large
• Frame Year: 2007
• Color: Iron Glimmer gray (Light Black I call it)
• Shock: RP23
• Fork: Reba SL, 100mm
• Brakes: Hayes (old ones - only had one model in those days)
• Brake Levers: Hayes (pining for Danger Boy)
• Cranks: RaceFace Deus
• Shifters: Shimano XT
• Front Derailleur: XT
• Rear Derailleur: XT
• Chain: SRAM ?
• Pedals: WTB (oldish, plastic ones - light[anyone know where to get more?])
• Stem: Easton EA70
• Handlebar: Easton Monkey Light Carbon
• Seatpost: Easton EC70
• Saddle: San Marco ERA
• Bottom Bracket: RaceFace X-Type
• Cassette: Shimano XT 11-34t
• Headset: Chris King (does anybody else make a headset??)
• Grips: Salsa
• Front Tire: Pana Rampage 2.35, Stans'd
• Front Rim: Stans Flow, DT Comps, Pro Lock nips
• Front Hub/Skewer: Chris King, Salsa
• Rear Tire: Pana Rampage 2.35 Stans'd
• Rear Rim: Stans Flow, DT Comps, Pro Lock nips
• Rear Hub/Skewer: Chris King, Salsa
• Seatpost Collar: Salsa QR

Rider Weight (w/gear): 200 lbs
Rider Height, Inseam, 5' 11", 32"
Build Weight: 28.5 lbs
Future Items: Bear Spray holder

Parts from my old 26er, One shakedown cruise on the backyard trail so far-looking forward to a lifetime of redlined fun meter!!

 

[BeerCan]

Back on topic!

This one might look familiar to some of you.

* Main purpose: To Ride
* Trail terrain: FL Sandy, rooty, rocky

* Frame Size: XL
* Frame Year: 2007
* Color (frame/rear triangle): Bronze/Polished
* Shock: RP23
* Fork: Reba SL
* Brakes: Formula K18
* Brake Levers: Formula
* Cranks: XT
* Shifters: X0 Twist Grips
* Front Derailleur: XT
* Rear Derailleur: X9
* Chain XTR
* Pedals: SH959
* Stem: Titec Pluto 90mm
* Handlebar: Easton Carbon Monkey Light
* Seatpost: Thomson Setback
* Saddle: Selle An-Atomica
* Bottom Bracket: XT
* Cassette: XT
* Headset: King
* Grips: Oury
* Front Tire: Specialized Revolution
* Front Rim: Mavic X317
* Front Hub/Skewer: King ISO / Hope
* Rear Tire: Maxxis Ignitor
* Rear Rim: Mavic X317
* Rear Hub/Skewer: King ISO / Hope
* Seatpost Collar: Unkown
**Rider Weight (w/gear): 230Lbs
***Rider Height and inseam: 6' 3" / 35.4"
**** Build Weight: Unknown

* Future Changes: Grips, cranks, shifters

 

[hambone]

Sultanized!

* Main purpose: To finally be able to keep up with the fast guys
* Trail terrain: Rolling "hills" of Georgia

* Frame Size: LARGE
* Frame Year: 2007
* Color (frame/rear triangle): ANO BLUE
* Shock: RP23
* Fork: MAVERICK DUC 32
* Brakes: HOPE M4
* Brake Levers: HOPE
* Cranks: MIDDLEBURN
* Shifters: XO REAR
* Front Derailleur: N/A
* Rear Derailleur: XO MID CAGE
* Chain SRAM 991
* Pedals: SHIMANO 959
* Stem: MAVERICK 75m
* Handlebar: AZONIC CARBON
* Seatpost: GRAVITY DROPPER 4"
* Saddle: WTB ROCKET V
* Bottom Bracket: CRANKBROTHERS COBALT
* Cassette: XTR 11-34
* Headset: KING
* Grips: ERGON
* Front Tire: SPECIALIZED RESOLUTION
* Front Rim: STANS FLOW
* Front Hub/Skewer: INDUSTRY NINE 24mm
* Rear Tire: SPECIALIZED RESOLUTION
* Rear Rim: STANS FLOW
* Rear Hub/Skewer: INDUSTRY NINE 10mm THRU AXLE
* Seatpost Collar: SALSA
**Rider Weight (w/gear): 200
***Rider Height and inseam: 6' 33"
**** Build Weight: 28.4lbs

 

[kosmo]

Sorry, no pic. Can't the get the dang thing to sit still long enough!

As set up, bars about 2 inches below seat height.

* Main purpose:Long XC trailrides and endurance racing. Too have more fun than Spot!
* Trail terrain: Mostly sorta rugged xc.

* Frame Size: XL
* Frame Year: 2007
* Color (frame/rear triangle): Bronze/polished
* Shock:RP23
* Fork: Reba 29
* Brakes: XT
* Brake Levers: XT
* Cranks: XT
* Shifters: XT "wobbly hogs" (dual control)
* Front Derailleur: XTR
* Rear Derailleur: XT
* Chain: XT
* Pedals: Atac
* Stem: 110 mm x 10 degree Salsa Chrome Moly
* Handlebar: LP low riser
* Seatpost: Thomson straight
* Saddle: WTB Rocket V
* Bottom Bracket: XT
* Cassette:XT 11-34
* Headset: CK
* Grips: Oury
* Front Tire: Rampage for trail/Bonty for race
* Front Rim: Salsa Delgado for trail/Bonty Racelite Disk for race
* Front Hub/Skewer: XT for trail/Bonty for race
* Rear Tire: Rampage for trail/SB8 for race
* Rear Rim: Same as front
* Rear Hub/Skewer: CK for trail/Bonty for race
* Seatpost Collar: Turner
**Rider Weight (w/gear): 200
***Rider Height and inseam: 6'2", 33" jeans
**** Build Weight: 30 trail, 29 race

* Future Changes: Maybe a different fork. The biggest change will be excessive wear on the entire thing!