Dammit’s adventures in mountain biking

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Looks like a lot of fun

It really is. The picture is crap, I promise I'll take some better ones when the bikes in it's intended configuration.

Seabass just finished (re) building my Serotta, need to find somewhere safe to put it until next year: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGPeivpFW9H/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

Very very good. Shallow carbon rims are * chef's kiss *

They're essential if you want to keep your tan wall tyres looking good - alloy rims will shed black goopy grime, and it's all about looking good. Not that I ride on the road anymore, but maybe I'll start again next year.

Ok, what have I missed/forgotten?

Frame: Pace RC529
Fork: Cane Creek Helm, Internet bullying special edition
Headset: Hope
Stem: Pace RC46
Bars: Renthal Fatbar Lite
Brakes: Magura Trail SL
Shifter: XTR 12 speed
Mech: XTR 12 speed
Chain: XTR 12 speed
Crankset/BB/Ring: 165mm XT, XT BB, 32T XT ring
Pedals: DMR Vault
Seatpost: Fox Factory Transfer 175mm
Dropper lever: Wolf Tooth Magura fit
Rear skewer: DT Swiss RWS
Wheels: Hunt Trail Wide, Nobby Nic/Magic Mary/Rimpact inserts/Magura Storm rotors/XTR cassette
Grips: DMR Deathgrips (because I don't learn)
Rear brake adapter: Lifeline 180mm IS to post adapter
Saddle: SMP Composite

I think I need a front brake calliper adapter to accommodate the 203mm rotor, what else have I missed?

If you've not already ordered the Lifeline adaptor, I think it's worth getting a Shimano one. Not sure if it's in my head but the Lifeline one seems a bit flexy (in installation, can't detect in usage).

I couldn't find a shop that had the Shimano one, but not adverse to ordering one with the front adapter that I still need.

We’re struggling to get Shimano adaptor since July, the main issues of aftermarket one is that it may not be 100% flat.

Grips: DMR Deathgrips (because I don't learn)

Brakes: Magura Trail SL ...

Hey, the Magura's are now (crosses fingers) working really well.

I've just ordered a pair of Shimano adapters from SJS, along with a Ritchey Breakaway brake cable adapter for the travel bike, because that's the kind of stuff SJS has.

Interestingly the chap who answered the phone at SJS said "is this going on a Pace frame", which was somewhat spooky.

Possibly https://www.lfgss.com/profiles/135003/ who has sneakily made himself non-taggable

Hunt Trail Wide

Didn't you get reserve wheels? Whats happening with them?

They're being saved for racing the EWS next year

Didn't you get reserve wheels? Whats happening with them?

They're on the 295, I've kept the same size brake rotors so I can swap them between the bikes.

They're being saved for racing the EWS next year

I can't recall the name of the "turn up and race" series - EWS 100 maybe? I'm going to try to get to (and race at) at least one of those next year. Someone has to come last, in a beautiful location with great food - I'm prepared to make that sacrifice.

On the other pace. Do try to keep up

I rode the 295 over to Rat Race Cycles this morning in order for them to finish off the brakes, and was absolutely owned by a lady on a step-through with a basket on the front who didn't happen to also have Minion DHF's.

Is she also entering the EWS?

Ah I thought that was the parts list for the 295

Is she also entering the EWS?

I couldn't keep up, so the chances of catching her to ask were limited to her getting a mechanical, which didn't happen.

Ah I thought that was the parts list for the 295

TBF it's very similar, and I'm planning on swapping the wheels back and forth (plus the ones off the Scalpel).

Boom

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