Finally got all of the bits together for my dream build hardtail, spec as follows....
Sonder signal Ti frame
XT Groupset
XT Brakes
Hope rotors
Hope hubs with DT 391 rims
SID Ultimate forks
Nukeproof horizon stem
Nukeproof horizon carbon bar
Continental race king tyres
All put together now, just need to bleed the brakes and torque check everything before I can ride the damn thing! Hopefully it rides as well as it looks.
(Hope the photo link has worked)
I can't see your photos without a google account, but I still wanted to say fine choices sir!
I might be a bit biased, as I have just started building up on the exact same frame.
Enjoy that first ride!
I've got a Google account and still can't see the pics.😟
You might need to convert the Google link to a format the site can use.
I and many others on here use this site for Google pics:
https://www.labnol.org/embed/google/photos/
Good luck with the build and enjoy!
Welcome to the SignalTi club. Good choice Sir.
Yeah welcome to the signal ti club, it's not super exclusive but we're all members for a reason.
Thanks for the comments and the sharing link....let’s try again...
Welcome to the signal club 🥳
I recently had the pleasure of rebuilding mine after nearly 2 years as the frame was replaced under warranty. There was a slight flat spot on the head tube which meant the upper bearing didn't sit flush and kept popping its seal out. A minor issue but alpkit offered a replacement 👍
http://imgur.com/gallery/D6Z8EpL
Looks lovely - but needs a dropper and some decent tyres!
Nice. Looking to do something similar myself at that sort of spec and it’s probably boiled down to a choice between one of these and a Stanton Sherpa. How much does it weigh?
SID's and no dropper, that looks light!!
Complete contrast to my 15kg titanium behemoth 😀
I'm a fan of light bikes and don't really needs or like a dropper, but My Stache is almost unrideable with a fixed seatpost. That's the sad thing about most modern bikes is that the geometry doesn't really work WITHOUT a dropper. The saddle position for pedalling and for trail riding are just too far (maybe 30-50mm) apart. Fixing the saddle for trail riding means my knees hurt when pedalling from the saddle for a decent time and fixing it for efficient pedalling means I feel far too much on-top of the bike rather than in it.
Traditional seatposts on modern bikes also look very odd due to the length required. Other than that - It's a nice looking and well thought out build.
That looks very nice.
How is the clearance between the rivets on the Hope rotors and the brake callipers?
Just fitted Hope floaters to my Broken Road with Deore 4-pots and I only have about 0.5mm clearance and the callipers are way off centre.
Thanks for the positive comments. Tyres are skinny as I was aiming for something fast & light as it will see some road / flatter trails where I live - I can always swap them for something fatter if the mood takes me (one of the reasons I went for this bike).
Dropper is a possibility, hadn’t planned to fit one at the start, but given the breadth of capabilities the bike has it feels like I’m short changing it by not fitting one - hoping to find a cheap brand X soon.
Weight - not weighed it yet, need to get it on the bathroom scales. Tried to keep half an eye on weight where possible, without getting too carried away.
Was out walking / riding Malvern today so still not had chance to ride it 🙁
Will have to check clearances to the caliper, don’t recall it being too tight but didn’t pay too much attention if I’m honest
Love my Sonder Signal 🙂
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You cot the wrong bike Colin 🙂
LOL - did you make it back ok?
Aye back in one piece Ive not taken the tent pegs off yet did well for 130 miles 🙂 fully loaded
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Not a Sonder Bike so don't worry OP
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@paulmac135r check the tiny mech hanger bolts are tight. One of mine rattled loose on a rough descent today and fouled the cassette locking, wearing down the surface and stopping the wheel turning! I think some loctite may be required.
THanks @davros that's a good shout as I've not looked at mine...