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  • Chumba HX2 in unexploded wheel shocker
  • Brake-neck
    Free Member

    So, first ride on the new build yesterday using GT as the test ground and I have to say, mighty impressed after thinking “OMG what the **** have I done” for an hour or so,it clicked. Climbing is full of clichés, suffice to say its precise, stable and easier. Going down is the biggest giggle though, once I figured out how to turn the thing properly I was genuinely shock at how fast it is and v glad of the big brakes to haul it up (especially considering the alarming amount of folk stopped in stupid places).Feels safer mid air than the C456 I had before but not quite as comfy at the back.
    Quick Kit list:

    XT gears, crank etc (2X9 ATM)
    Hope V2s
    runnning borrowed wheels just now but DT swiss 520 rims + pro2 hubs en route
    Element bar
    Truative stem
    Rebas with 15mm maxle

    Would like to give huge thanks to BigDugsBaws for all his help and advice, a total and utter star as usual ( apart from the ensuing 2 day hangover)

    Can’t be arsed with arty photos, haters gonna hate 🙂

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    druidh
    Free Member

    Nice.

    What size frame is that??

    tazzymtb
    Full Member

    I like that a lot *thumbs up*

    Brake-neck
    Free Member

    Thanks gents, frame is a medium, I’m 6 foot and its fits like the proverbial.

    pitduck
    Free Member

    mmmmmm 😀

    ahwiles
    Free Member

    stupid head angle: check.

    unnecessary frame elements: check.

    handlebars waaaay higher than the saddle (even though the rider is a 6footer): check.

    tyres?: schwalbe.

    it’s a 29er isn’t it? – it is isn’t it?

    🙂

    Brake-neck
    Free Member

    ahwiles – Ain’t much gets past you mate 😉

    ChunkyMTB
    Free Member

    Nice.

    Shame the owner of Chumba is such a tool though.

    bigdugsbaws
    Free Member

    unexploded wheel shocker

    Dont be so sure, I built em 😆

    si-wilson
    Free Member

    Shame the owner of Chumba is such a tool though.

    Me?

    Nice bike by the way. Having never tried 29er I may give one of these a go this winter.

    Brake-neck
    Free Member

    Thanks Si, and also thanks for getting things sorted out so quickly once I ordered 😉

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