I’ve been riding the meta 5 for years (in various frames and incarnations).
I think I’ve finally got it sussed!! Going 1×10 with clutch mech seemed to be the last piece of the puzzle 😀
It’s not too bling, but not too shabby – a nice mix of mostly XT, with a bit of XTR.
Bars and stem are Easton Haven (carbon bars) and of course it has the reverb dropper.
Going 1×10 allowed me to free up space on the LH side of the bar for the reverb lever (allowing it to go under the bar)
All in all, it’s such a fun bike – I’ve done 100 mile rides on it, I’ve beasted around the alps on it, and it’s usually taken out weekly over the local stomping ground (south downs).
Comes in at about 29lbs – could be lighter with a lighter wheelset, but I’m not too bothered….
It’s nice to be finally completely happy with a bike!
Very nice, just built me an Orange Five, not a dissimilar build, going 1×10 but wanted to get a few more reports back on the front ring, cluch mech, no guid set up…how you finding it (based on you saying the bike is now perfect, very good)?
Now you just need to upgrade the wheel circumference! Looks good, is that a Wolf designs ring? I really should get one of those as I have dropped my chain a couple more times since our ride on the downs…
Looks really nice! I really wish I could be happy with just one bike. My Voltage is so close but a bit too heavy for longer rides and the seat tube/top tube are also a bit short. Loads of fun downhill and in the air though..
Looks ace. I’m not there yet, tidying up the bike room on the weekend and amongst other things just lying around I had 2 frames, 7 tyres, 1 shock, 2 prs forks, 3 front mechs, 2 sets of brakes, a spare pair of wheels and numerous tools i’ve used once. I’m still not happy with the bike!
Lovely. Cleverly excluded any garden in those shots I notice. It must be very untidy if you don’t dare show us any pictures. My like it so much I won’t change it build is a bit less nice but has been in that form for a year.