Finally got the thing finished! I got the frame last autumn, but a 6 month spell unemployed kept me from finishing untill now. Crossmax SL's and Fox RL's were ebay specials to save dollars, but everything else is new(ish)
Whinlatter shakedown, very happy so far:
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Cool. have you inspected the wiper seals and the hidden bits of the stanchions on the forks? Worth ensuring they are smooth, clean and lubed as the previous owner may have been less than fastidious about this and it can wreck them.
mmm, Tidy it is.
Nice build.
I love mine.
Now thrash it.
Lovely bike.....
Sweet I want one!
buzz-lightyear - MemberCool. have you inspected the wiper seals and the hidden bits of the stanchions on the forks? Worth ensuring they are smooth, clean and lubed as the previous owner may have been less than fastidious about this and it can wreck them.
Yeah, so i hear. I'm going to order some service bits tonight i think. Going down to North Wales on next wednesday evening for the first time, should be fun!
Other bike details:
XT drivetrain and shifters.
Hope Tech X2's with braided lines, 183mm front, 160mm rear.
thompson seatpost, easton bars, raceface stem, crank bros. pedals (which may go sooner rather than later)
stop taking photos and CANE IT!
like i do with mine 😈
What length steerer is on your fork?
I'm just about to build up an old [but new to me] 456 frame (when it gets here) and I've got an Fox Talas 32 with a 187mm steerer - I'm just not sure it's going to be long enough. 😯
Head tubes on the Inbred are short so as long as you don't want really high bars the steerer length should be fine.
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P.S. Great Bike.
You seem to have over pimped some old scaffold poles.
jesus a nice on one whatever next
Looked at the first pic (couldnt see the build) 🙂
Second pic 😀
Very nice. Its a great frame- better than alot of pimpy/boutique frames. Far far better.
Best hardtail of their knd out there, ive got he same fame and th sake forks, planning on gettting slx
granks amd new brakes, but it feel good on most things. 🙂
sharkbait - MemberWhat length steerer is on your fork?
Mine came with about 190-200mm on it, and it's loads too much. Already lopped about 10mm or so off it and presently have a spacer above the stem.
Going to mess about a bit more till i find the height i'm happy with.
djglover - MemberYou seem to have over pimped some old scaffold poles.
Why thank you sir! 😀
Nice bike, health to enjoy!
Mine came with about 190-200mm on it, and it's loads too much. Already lopped about 10mm or so off it and presently have a spacer above the stem.
Phew 😀
Although mine will not look as sweet as yours I'm certainly looking forward to it.
Well, i saved over 50% on both the forks and wheel set, and they both look hardly used. Just a year or two old. I guess that means the wheels are all of 50g heavier than this years! 🙂
Best hardtail of their knd out there,
Arguably for the price there is nothing anywhere near the 456. It punches way above its price-point.
Arguably for the price there is nothing anywhere near the 456. It punches way above its price-point.
A mate in Bristol has just got one set up as a commuter, can't wait to give it a go to see if it has that feel-of-steel zing to it.
50g heavier? More like a different colour. 🙂
Have fun on it, looks nice.
And as said above, it's at least as nice as some far more boutique and overpriced stuff.