Cracking build and really unique.

I love seeing your builds as it isn’t just throwing expensive parts on, it’s the extra mile you go when putting the finishing touches on it 🙂

I’ve been following this on JMJ’s and Deviate’s instagram. These pictures don’t do it justice, great idea and stunning execution 👏

For those interested, this is the dog it’s based on 😊

Lovely looking bike.

Looks like you have realistic rather than optimistic scales!

Hope it it as ace to ride as it is to look at🙂

I’m going to go out on a limb here, and say I’m not a huge fan of the paint job, but it’s not my bike. Having said that, I can’t fault anything else on the build – it’s stunning. Think I’m most envious of the Trickstuff brakes – I visited the factory a few years ago and was blown away by the build quality and attention to detail.

BadlyWiredDog
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‘Taut’ not ‘taught’. Honestly 😉

That’s a bit of a stretch ;o)

I might be the only one that doesn’t really like it but can’t help but be impressed with the wheel weight, especially for the intended use.

Is the lack of chain wrap on the chainring a problem? There looks to be barely 30% coverage and to share the load of a 90Kg rider squeezing out power on nasty uphills makes me wince a bit seeing how few teeth are engaged.

Chain wrap isn’t an issue…

This. Been riding it in a few guises for a year now, no chain issues at all.

i love the brass coloured decals

Ain’t no decals on there, it’s all paint. The process of which can be seen below.

I do have a Dward Designs CNC Ti BB to fit 😊 but other than that, no, it’ll do for now 😉

I’m not a fan of the paint job but I admire the painters skill to be able to do it

That’s certainly different – nice work!

Nice, very individual with the paint job.

I might be the only one that doesn’t really like it but can’t help but be impressed with the wheel weight, especially for the intended use.

Same, but only because I thought XMC1200 was some lighter-duty version of the XMC1501, rather than a previous generation – which is what they appear to be. Then half a pound as stated off with the spokes. Curious how they turn out long term.

I always feel uncomfortable having anything that is ’the best’ as …. well, I’m not.

If I’m going to do something, I’m going to go for it. I absolutely accept I’m not going to push the limits of the kit that I’m using, but that doesn’t stop it from being very nice to use, and enhancing the overall experience.

I think I get where the thought might come from, perhaps a feeling of not being worthy of top-line kit. I’ve never specced high enough (due to budget) for it to cross my mind though, on the things that matter I tend to go for plenty good enough then one level higher. I’d absolutely love to demo a bike with this suspension, brakes, and wheels vs. the same one with Lyriks, Super Deluxe, Code RSCs, and XM1700s.

Love it! Saw this on Deviate’s facebook page and thought it was ace! I’ve been fancying one of these for a while now and seeing this has only made me want one more.

It’s nice…but it’s not for me.

I’ve had some very expensive bikes over the years and I had a mental block with riding them and not wanting to ‘damage them’ even though financially I could afford to replace them. They become almost too jewel like/precious.

Conversely the HelloDave that is arriving tomorrow is going to get flogged and smashed to death without a second thought.

Ooh… I guess an oval chainring wouldn’t work on an idler bike…. hmm…

DrP

Ooh… I guess an oval chainring wouldn’t work on an idler bike…. hmm…

I *think* they do, you just need to run them at a different orientation. Not looked into it properly though.

Out of interest, those that say it’s not for them (correct 😝) what would you change? Just the colour, the finish, or something else?

Engineeringly-wise: smashing
Lookingly-wise: minging (sorry)

Still, different strokes for different folks.

its a no from me…. i can appreciate the workmanship, but it doesnt look overly ‘steampunk’ to me.

but the build is pretty drool worthy.

As long as you love it, thats all that matters!

love the build but that paint job is just… nope. It’ll always look like it needs a clean and that would drive me up the wall! 😀

Like it a lot; from the paint to the components. Good work.