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[Closed] Ragley mmmbop Custom build

strangertothelight · 2011-01-12T13:36:08Z

I am starting a custom build on a Ragley mmmbop frame (I believe it is the last green one in the UK - took me ages to get hold of one!) I just wanted to get some opinions really. I am hoping to do a decent job and turn it into a bit of a beast. Its going to cost a bit, but IMO, there is no point in doing a custom build and compromising on the quality of the components. Anyway, here is what I have so far: Ragley mmmbop 18" quick lime FSA Big Fat Pig 1.5" headset Hope BB (gold) Fox 2010 Rl 140mm 1.5" steerer And once the relevant components come back in stock, I plan to get: Chromag QR seat clamp (purple) Chromag HiFi 1.5" stem (gold) Chromag Fubars OS (rootbeer) FSA 1.5" spacers ODI Troy Lee Lock on grips (yellow/purple) Not sure about drivetrain yet, as I was toying with the idea of making it a single speed. Partly because that then means I don't need deralieurs, shifters, big chainsets etc, so will save a fair bit of money, but also because I fancied a bit of a different MTB and the challenge of a single speed. I have recently build a fixie road bike, so thought it might be interesting to try a MTB singlespeed. Anyway, end of ramble. What do we think? Cheers!

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racing_ralph

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whats the full sus you are swapping from?

Posted : 14/01/2011 8:02 pm

Woody

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Maverick ML8 with 20mm Nixons, Hayes mounts & 9 speed cassette. I want to use Z1's which are q/r and IS fitting with a 1 x 8 set-up. Laziness really as I have options on all the parts I need from other bikes but it involves a few swaps rather than just one straightforward like for like + I'm happy with the other bikes the way they are!

Posted : 14/01/2011 9:15 pm

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