Yeah, thanks! not really worth it for the weight, and an unknown risk. Better to save up for proper disc/fat tyre/hub gear forks and triangle from Kinetics.

Looking at brakes on ebay. Would 1400mm hose be long enough for rear on a xl frame?

Maybe, though I’d have to sell the large I think – 6’4″ 36″ legs? Wonder if the forks off a large would fit an xl? I’ll send you a message.

Thanks Rich. Too bad because the fork I’m watching seems perfect otherwise (except for the price it’ll probably go for!). I guess I probably need to looking for a 200mm steerer so I have a bit of leeway. Not much on ebay, and even new 130mm travel forks seem thin on the ground.

Thanks, yes I think I really need a longer steerer but there’s not much about. No headset yet but I was looking at the Superstar one as the Planet x selcof one is £60.

I havent much clue about what transmission I need either but cheap 10 speed would do. A donor bike is maybe a good idea for wheels, brakes, transmission, etc and sell frame and forks. I’ll keep looking.

I have other bikes so there’s no rush to build but I’m itching to get offroad more this summer. It’ll be my first mtb since I bought a Saracen Conquest in the 80s!

I just got an xl ebay frame and am looking for build parts. I’m almost chickening out since stuff seems scarce and I have nothing to hand except a spare saddle!

Anyone know what fork steerer length I need – I’ve seem one but is 183mm enough? The geometry table says 135mm headtube? I was looking at a Superstar headset but am unsure how much stack that leaves for the stem.