I've just ordered my s works enduro frame, going for a dream build too. Frame doesn't arrive until end of Jan. opinions welcomed.
Parts so far
2015 Fox 36 floats Mavic Crossmax enduro wts XTR cranks XTR shifter XTR mech XTR 10spd cassette Renthal carbon bars Renthal apex stem (not bought, need to pick size) Shimano Zee brakes, 180mm rotors SDG Bel air 2 Ti Seat ODI Grips Shimano Saint pedals or some straitline ones I have from my last bike Ti springs 32t narrow wide
Killer build, it would be intresting to see how the 36 stacks up to the pike, and intresting you went with the xtr in the first place and then matched it with zee brakes. Are you also getting a cassete expander?
I had pikes on my last bike and just thought the 36's looked a bit better, I very much doubt I will notice them working better. Like I said, I have zee brakes from my last bike, I'd just bought them so thought I might as well keep them. Everything else is new.
Got all my parts, unpacking only a few, still waiting on the frame
Bike parts arrived!
Wheels!!
Bars and stem!!
Pike!!
Brake discs!
Hope brakes
Calipers
Cassete
Saints!
BTW asking for your opinion, should I desticker the stans rims or just leave them the way they are? And do you know if i have to buy like a star nut for the fork or a crown race? This is my firt build.
Wow! That looks real nice. Im also switching to a 36 and im sending the pike back. I am also planing to get custom purple frame decals to match the purple parts. Any thoughts?
Yeah the decals would tie in well but they are laqured on so you will have to stick them over. Only been out once on it and it's my first ride on the bigger wheel size but it felt great. Still need to play about with a few shock settings. The 36 forks are really solid.
I don't really like the command post compared to the reverb. I made the mistake of removing the cable from the frame, it was nearly impossible to route it through again.
Yeah the decals would tie in well but they are laqured on so you will have to stick them over. Only been out once on it and it's my first ride on the bigger wheel size but it felt great. Still need to play about with a few shock settings. The 36 forks are really solid.
I don't really like the command post compared to the reverb. I made the mistake of removing the cable from the frame, it was nearly impossible to route it through again.
If im getting the decals i will have to put them on top but othewise im still waiting for the frame. Glad to hear your enjoying your new bike hope mine turns out well. I am planning a reverb as a future upgrade.
what length fork did you put on your Enduro? I'm considering getting a 36 170mm since the sagged A2C will only be about 5mm taller than the pike. I'm also running a custom tuned monarch plus rear that is fantastic so changing forks will no longer match color wise and brand.
Was only thinking of going 170 for the extra travel at similar a2c. If I was running 160 I would rather keep my Pike. I think 180 would raise the already too tall bottom bracket more than I would like.