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Howard
Smallfurry
I've always wanted a nice full sus mountain bike. But have mainly ridden fully rigid single speeds off road. I guess I havent had an excuse to build one up, despite living where I do. I always found it more time effective to throw a single speed around local stuff.
My main riding bud, and the stronger guys from my roadie club will be racing XC. So I figured I'd build up something that'll allow me to join them. But will also cope with enduro rides in the local alps ( I may have a mate doing tours). This thing will be a slow XC machine. But I'd rather sacifice XC speed for a more aggressive bike to use in the mountains.
I wanted 26", as I'm a short arse.
I wanted one of the cool brands that I always lusted after.
I wanted efficient climbing.
I wanted mad downhill fun.
I wanted cheap (fucked this up though).
Current build list....
Commencal Meta SL frame (120mm travel)
DT Swiss X313 shock
DT Swiss XMM TS fork (120mm travel)
Single remote for F&R suspension (open, climb, lock)
Sram X1 gears, 32T chainring, 10-42 cassette.
Hope M4 brakes.
WTB KOM 25 rims
Powertap rear hub, Hope tech front.
DT super competition spokes.
Easton haven 35 risers.
Easton haven 35 stem (60mm)
Pics to follow.