I really cant wait to ride it now.

Once I’ve ridden it i’ll sort out spacing/positioning. Dont want to get too hacksaw happy yet.

For any one that’s interested. I ended up picking up the yelli from Canfield Europe. Great service and price from Steffen. Never got a reply from singular and just fancied something a bit different and aggressive. Quality is fantastic on the frame. When complete it shoudl weigh a touch over 25lbs (little bit more if I decide to get the reverb).

Here’s the build:
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Still undecided on removing decals, stickers and graphics to make it all matt black and stealthy. Awaiting new chain and seat post and then its time to ride. Forks are set at 100mm for now but may up them to 120mm later on.

Use a hair dryer to heat it and the rub.. Works for me ?!

Looks great! Cant wait for mine to arrive on Monday.

Does SS now do 29er builds? Its not very clear on the site..

How much would a set cost me if I bought them from you?
29er, 120mm, 15 or 20mm and tapered in black.

Thanks for all the info.

Ive got some which are fantastic. Sadly selling as im going the 29er route for XC. You can have them for £250 ? http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/splitting-kingdom-ti-frame-2x-hope-hoops-dropper-post-bars-and-dt-forks

Yer, I just checked that. Hideous!
My dad used to live there so had plenty of access to cheap parts but now he lives in Germany. Grrr.

I’ll ping an email to him. He’s been gret in the past but I do believe this may be pushing it on a price match.

So a little research show up that the German canfield site is selling them for £640.. seems like a good deal?

Thanks for all the information! Many more frames have been mentioned so i’ll check them out too. Wont be buying on-one though (many personal reasons is all).

Little worried that the yelli is a bit slack??

Ive done this. Went from a Specialized Enduro to a 150mm TI HT and love the change. Its very light (23.8 lbs) so im happy to cycle it up anything and it feels so much more responsive. Th Enduo felt numb and sofa-ish and only got the responsive feeling when really pushing it at which point I was at the limit of my riding skill whereas the hardtail you get the same feeling throughout. It also develops your riding skills and choice of lines. I may well go back to FS in the future if I move somewhere that warrants it.

Mines done it from new.

Looks familiar… Hope your enjoying it! Nice build.

Thanks for all the info! That cleared up all the rumours that I’ve heard over the years.. Will have to lecture my parents.

Sorry, should of said that its a mail order bike so its sitting in a big old box.

Thanks for the advice. Think I may leave it. Worst case scenario being new inner tubes? Better than new rims I suppose.

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Mine does all that :)
Im eyeing up the fox 34 or bos deville as my next upgrade..

orange 5 ?

I tried to order a gamut chain guide and got the out of stock email too despite being ‘in stock’. Not helpful as to when it would arrive so I cancelled it.

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Ive got a set of hope hoops with red hubs and Mavic 531 hubs..
Email me at kh306(at)exeter.ac.uk if you are interested.

Press Fit 30 BB :(

Hope proII front and rear is all you need for life.

Looks like you guys had fun!

I did a lot training up there with the RM and have always fancied taking a bike but never seemed to have enough spare time/energy to leave camp and head up that way. Maybe when I go down to to learn new modules..

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Its a cheap frame.
I presume its fine to use as long as I keep and eye on the area?
What sort of failure could I expect?

^ Glad I didnt find that crack on inspection 8O

Im running crossmarks. Great tyre for hard pack and dry summer. Its been okay with loamy wet soils but so far I’ve avoided all roots.

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I using the 26” version with spec purgatory tyres and they’ve been amazing. Not had any issue despite riding some very rough stuff with low pressure. Not sure if the 29er is different..

I got bits at trade price and get to contribute to their blog.
Just ride the frame and helmet. The rest is down to me. Love it!

Depends on your budget but a few i’d also look at are..
Stanton Slackline
DMR EX(alt)

Ive got a Kingdom Foia which is amazing but probably out of your price range..

Is that bike upside down 8O ?!?!?!

I tend to get more pinging this time of year because trails are drying out and all the small rocks/gravel is loose and the front wheel will kick it up more easily. At least thats my experience. My GT is ‘pinging’ nicely (and has been for years).

Specialized Camber. Borrowed one from the LBS and it blew me away! Was wondering if I really need the 150mm I’ve currently got.

Ive got a set of EXM150 forks. They are fantastic! I always set my forks up firm and these are great as they sit up in their travel more(hard to describe). Ive had revs, 32s and 36s and these are definitely more stiff than revs and 32s. Very happy that I bought them. Haven’t needed a service yet and are dead easy to adjust and drop down to lower travel for the climbs. Only fork I’d swap them for is a set of devilles. Thinking of selling the rebas for some DTs.

Danny Macaskill. What a humble bloke with mountains of talent.
Can cycle nearly every discipline.

Joe Barns is up there too.

Depens who you want to ride like…
Same hill? Danny Macaskill ? Danny Hart? :mrgreen:

Ive tried a few pairs over the years. Not sure on the model as they came from the LBS but they all felt fantastic.

All recent specialized bikes have been 05.

Loved it! Great days racing with some great results.
How Gwin had over 7 seconds up is beyond me though..

I miss Robs old ways. The Danny comment was great though. That said 3 of my house mates had to come in to see what was happening.

My hilo has been great. Had it since Christmas and has seen a fair bit of abuse, mud and crashes. Ive also had a spesh commander and GD classic. Hilo is my favourite though. Infinitely adjustable and has been solid.