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Yep it's a 26" Full Sus
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Was hoping this would arrive before I went away for the week, but it will be ready when I get home with the wheels and the brakes.

My first new frame in ages and my first completely custom build (not just scrounging parts from older bikes)


 
Posted : 04/07/2013 8:46 am
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How did you manage to find any 26" wheels? I thought nobody sold them anymore...


 
Posted : 04/07/2013 8:51 am
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Judging by the pics, he hasn't... it could be a problem... will 650b fit the frame?


 
Posted : 04/07/2013 8:54 am
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My LBS sent me the build pics, wheels ready to fit (with spares)


 
Posted : 04/07/2013 8:57 am
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26"? Bloody marketing ploy from the industry trying to make a profit! Grr!

P.S. how wide are the Thompson bars?


 
Posted : 04/07/2013 9:11 am
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Very nice. Those Thomson bars are deffo on the list, want some for the Soul.


 
Posted : 04/07/2013 9:14 am
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Retro โ“ โ“ โ“ makes my bikes vintage then โ—


 
Posted : 04/07/2013 9:15 am
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Those are the DH ones at 780mm, currently at 760 so see how it goes.

The full list is
Thompson X5 Stem & DB Bar (al)
Hope Tech M4's, Headset, Hubs & BB
Mavic 719's
Sram x9 10sp with XO twisties
Either Lev or existing 950 for the post.


 
Posted : 04/07/2013 9:16 am
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Ooh - looks loverly.

Did you manage to get a run-out deal somewhere? I am thinking I'd like to upgrade my Blur LT to LTc...


 
Posted : 04/07/2013 12:49 pm
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[quote=harryparabolics ]Ooh - looks loverly.
Did you manage to get a run-out deal somewhere? I am thinking I'd like to upgrade my Blur LT to LTc...

I'm happy ๐Ÿ™‚ it's bugger all in the frame weight but the carbon stiffness should pay off


 
Posted : 04/07/2013 12:53 pm