Oddos Raleigh Ronniewagon, Brexit Crust Wanker Hybrid, Gravel Bieks and anodized aluminum

Pretty wild that there is a specific tariff on forks coming from China in Austria. I didn't think the EU was protectionist about bicycle forks!

Wow, you don't see the Ti versions around. Lovely, indeed.

Thank you @Maj

@oheyitsd It's ridiculous and the most fucked up thing is that even if I knew about it I couldn't look up what that extra tax rate is. As far as I can tell it's not published.
Austria sucks for anything import and shipping. There is no low tax-free threshold value. Supporting my favourite YouTubers by buying stickers or patches is just dumb because I pay stupid amount of tax.

Because everybody loves a mood board here is a collection of potential components to go on the bike.
Really looking at the grams but also trying to keep it reasonable in terms of cost and useability. I don't want to ride around on anything wobbly and sketchy only to save 100gr.

The aim is still to make this rideable first so especially things like crazy saddles, custom wheels or expensive cranks are at the bottom of the list for now.
I had to buy a new headset, brake levers and brakes anyway and since they weren't super expensive I went with what was on the wishlist. Be prepared for images of things on a kitchen scale coming in.

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patrick bateman vibes

We going single speed now are we.....

Yes, that was the plan for this. It's been a while since I built something singlespeed and it's also potentially lighter.

I can get behind this.

Do you think it fit you with a low rise bar? Or are you thinking of getting something with a higher rise to suit?

It's actually not too far from the Marin. Just a bit more top tube slope -> shorter seat tube. The top tube and head tube are the same lengths. So wide bars, a 90-100mm stem and some exposed seat post should make it work. I already put something together I can sit on and it feels okay.

As promised, photos of things on a kitchen scale.
The seatpost that came with the bike is actually already super light and the saddle is interesting too. It's kinda made out of one piece. Even the rails are integrated. It's a San Marco Integra which seems to be some 90s approach to a lightweight saddle.

The Integra was a unique concept that Selle Italia and San Marco
released in the early 90's. The rails are integrated into the frame
and cover, and are composed of a strong plastic. The idea was to save
weight, and provide a cushy, vibration dampening ride. It will work
with any standard seatpost, but online reviews state it can be super
flexy when used with a 1-bolt clamp seatpost.

Additionally, I got these Litepro CNC milled brake levers and v brakes. I was curious about them for a while already.

The SPA Cycles Ti stem was already here for a different project and fresh in is an Extralyte stem I got "cheap" (compared to new).

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More things on a scale

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The drive train is what is gonna put a hefty chunk on the scale until I decide on how to proceed. I am gonna use these nice but heavy WI / Sugino crank arms with 1x chainring, a reverse ss kit, XLC/Gusset chain tensioner and a generic 9-speed chain.

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Awesome! And indeed those Roox seatposts are very nice, light, and quite sought after.

How's that chain tensioner? I've been meaning to try one of this design, are they any better than the ones that have a single jockey wheel?

I've used one like it for ages already on this old MTB (depending on gear ratio) at my parents and from the ones I tried it's the best. It's very sturdy and simple so there isn't much that can break. Since there is no spring you can use it either way (push up or down). The wheel instead of a cog is a bit more forgiving on chain lines that are slightly off or bend hangers. I think you can get it branded as Gusset, more expensive but all black, or this XLC version which is cheap as chips.
Bottom line I am a fan. Good price-value ratio.

Hey, I've enjoyed this thread and read from the beginning. This new build already looks like it'll be fun to rag around on. I'm also interested that it's a heavy tool mtb. I have a friend who used to have a BMX version in the mid-late 90s. It wasn't that popular in BMX but he seemed to like the odd stuff. Good to hear a survival story.

Here's waiting for the test on this ti beast!

u know u want 2

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No, no, no, no.

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Agreed

Do yourself a favour..

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Alternatively:

Or:

I already got this. Forgot why I bought it tbh.
What are lightweight HT II cranks?

EDIT:
Phil Wood bb - 207g
Trickstuff Excentriker - 216g

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Cyber cranks are ~450g, I think?

XTR M970 might fit the mood board, but ~800g

This is the way

Cyber cranks?

Hm, hefty price tag and unlikely to pop up used. I guess some previous-gen XTR or XT would be a good price-value ratio.
Also seems like Middleburns aren't too heavy and I like them visually.

The weight of the RS7-X-175 cranks are approximately 547g including all fittings

It's just very clean and would give me more chain adjustment range than an eccentric BSA BB and I could potentially use a lighter crank with a 30mm spindle.