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Validate/Invalidate My Build!! (Pics added in OP on 4/10!!)
Pulled the trigger on my new build!
All the components have arrived and pre-assembly has gone as far as possible. Currently awaiting arrival of the frame and the 15mm crank bolts I had to order. Sorry, no pics yet.
First - Me:
6'5", 230 lbs.
Likes: Descending, Jumps, Drops, Big, gnarly rocks, Beers in Camelback
Dislikes: Climbing (unless followed by DH and/or Rocks), Spandex
Really Strongly Dislikes: Guys who keep their race numbers on the bike long after the race is over. We acknowledge your greatness already because you just paid to ride in a circle for a few hours and went home with a pair of tire levers as a prize. Kudos.
Let me know what you think:
Frame: Santa Cruz Bronson Carbon, Black, XL
Shock: CCDBA w/CS
Fork: Pike Solo, 160mm
Wheels: Azonic Outlaw (note: chose the outlaws to save some $$, these will likely be upgraded within 1-2 years)
Crank: Shimano Zee, RF narrow wide 30t ring, Straitline Bash.
Brakes: Elixer 7 Trail, 203mm f, 180mm rear
Post: KS Lev Integra
RD: Shimano XT + Shimano XT Shifter
Cassette: XT + "One Up" 42t cog.
Chain: Shimano Dura Ace
Headset: CC 40
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHR 3c 2.3 Exo
Seat: WTB Speed V
Pedals: Shimano PD-M785
Jagwire shift cable
Bars: Renthal Fat Bar 780mm, 20mm rise
Stem: Cromag Ranger 70mm
Should be noted that all components - except the One Up cog & the bars - are black. Once you go black . . . Also, still not going tubeless. Maybe when I upgrade the wheels. Also, hacking a bit off the bars is a possibility if I find myself biffing off too many trees.
This bike is going to be my trailbike, but hoping it'll handle park riding if I need it to.
Anyway - Validate or Invalidate my build!
Note - eff. 4/10 the wheels have already been upgraded. Hadley hubs laced to WTB 123 rims, set up tubeless
[edit - Cell Phone pics added]
Pulled the trigger on my new build!
First - Me:
6'5", 230 lbs.
Likes: Descending, Jumps, Drops, Big, gnarly rocks, Beers in Camelback
Dislikes: Climbing (unless followed by DH and/or Rocks), Spandex
Really Strongly Dislikes: Guys who keep their race numbers on the bike long after the race is over. We acknowledge your greatness already because you just paid to ride in a circle for a few hours and went home with a pair of tire levers as a prize. Kudos.
Let me know what you think:
Frame: Santa Cruz Bronson Carbon, Black, XL
Shock: CCDBA w/CS
Fork: Pike Solo, 160mm
Wheels: Azonic Outlaw (note: chose the outlaws to save some $$, these will likely be upgraded within 1-2 years)
Crank: Shimano Zee, RF narrow wide 30t ring, Straitline Bash.
Brakes: Elixer 7 Trail, 203mm f, 180mm rear
Post: KS Lev Integra
RD: Shimano XT + Shimano XT Shifter
Cassette: XT + "One Up" 42t cog.
Chain: Shimano Dura Ace
Headset: CC 40
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHR 3c 2.3 Exo
Seat: WTB Speed V
Pedals: Shimano PD-M785
Jagwire shift cable
Bars: Renthal Fat Bar 780mm, 20mm rise
Stem: Cromag Ranger 70mm
Should be noted that all components - except the One Up cog & the bars - are black. Once you go black . . . Also, still not going tubeless. Maybe when I upgrade the wheels. Also, hacking a bit off the bars is a possibility if I find myself biffing off too many trees.
This bike is going to be my trailbike, but hoping it'll handle park riding if I need it to.
Anyway - Validate or Invalidate my build!
Note - eff. 4/10 the wheels have already been upgraded. Hadley hubs laced to WTB 123 rims, set up tubeless
[edit - Cell Phone pics added]






