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[Closed] New Bike - Finally Finished

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after the sneak peak last week it's done ๐Ÿ™‚ Obligatory weight without pedals or dropper post ๐Ÿ˜‰ coming in at 12.69kg/28lb. Under 29lb with the Lev Fitted, 66 Degree Head Angle and 160mm up front.
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Shake down ride tomorrow

Certainly turned all the heads while I was finishing the build in the shop this afternoon.


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 9:27 am
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like that, what stem is it?


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 9:32 am
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Thompson X5, LBS added the Gold front while I was out....


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 9:34 am
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Looks fantastic, that. Nice one.


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 9:34 am
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NICE.
Is that a medium? Mines a large, similarly specced (36 RC2s) but 1x10, XT brakes, ENVE carbon bars, SX wheels. I've wondered what it weighs (not enough to actually weight it though).


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 9:41 am
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That looks really nice.
What is it?


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 9:44 am
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Nice. Two rings and double pot brakes? Rather like the gold bit.


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 9:45 am
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Lovely.


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 9:46 am
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It is medium, decided the 36's were too much for the riding here - having demoed some 34's in some very rocky stuff I was convinced. 1x11 would be the only upgrade I'd consider (when XO1 is priced up here) maybe a hope X2 rear....


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 9:46 am
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That looks really nice.
What is it?

Santa Cruz Blur LTc (now heading for extinction)

[quote=mrblobby ]Nice. Two rings and double pot brakes? Rather like the gold bit.

The 2 rings are due to the hills round here and I like the brakes - brakes & wheels came from the old bike.

Plan A was the TR Alloy in Black & Gold JP Special Style but this was a good deal and the colours seem to work. Amazed by the weight really but it does feel light and the spec sheet is fairly good.


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 9:49 am
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It is a lovely thing. Did you get a good deal on the frame?
Where do you live then Mike? I've ridden all over the UK with 1x10. In fact, it's been a revelation and has really improved my strength.
At 14st6, I couldn't get on with the 34s especially as I do a few uplift days. They weren't quite man enough for me.
I think you made the best decision vs the TR alu. SC carbon is really special IMHO.


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 9:58 am
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Living in Tassie, rode 1x9 with 36 all over Oz and some of UK. Currently not in the shape to do it, new setup is 28/39 so should be good. I'm also better at lower cadence which leads me to run a slightly bigger front ring anyway so 2x10 was the default choice.
Got a 4 day race in January with some cruisy stages so I will appreciate the choice of gears then.
I still have a heckler with 1x9 and 160mm 55's for some gravity stuff and a DH bike will replace that eventually. This was a conscious decision to go for a Trail/AM bike not an AM/More bike.

The deal is a private conversation between me and the man in the shop ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 10:05 am
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Very nice, i'd get rid of the gold though personally.


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 10:26 am
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Seat angle looks super-relaxed!

Personally I don't like the colour-scheme but I'd hazzard a guess it rides just fine ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 11:30 am
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[quote=patriotpro ]Seat angle looks super-relaxed!

Yeah not ridden properly yet, need to do the fine tuning in the morning before I get out tomorrow.


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 11:34 am
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Very very nice!


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 11:51 am
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Oh very nice....but...is a bike ever [i]really[/i] finished?


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 12:05 pm
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[quote=mangatank ]Oh very nice....but...is a bike ever really finished?

At this point yes ๐Ÿ™‚ It's the first ground up everything as I want it build.


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 12:07 pm
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About time.
Now bring it down here for a ride.


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 1:15 pm
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Not until it's dry - not getting it dirty!


 
Posted : 09/07/2013 10:47 pm