Okay, it's finally time for my build post.
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Specs:
Fork: X-Fusion Sweep lowered to 140mm
Handlebar: KORE MEGA 740mm
Stem: KORE Repute 35mm
Headset: Cane Creek 40
Grips: Anvl
Brakes: Shimano XT Ice Tech
Shifter: Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur: XT Shadow+
Crankset: Race Face Turbine
Bottom Bracket: Race Face Turbine
Chainring: Wolf Tooth Components 32 tooth
Cassette: Shimano XT 10 speed
Pedals: Shimano M530
Wheels:
Hubs: Hope
Spokes: DT Swiss Comp
Nips: DT Swiss Pro Lock
Rims: Stan's Flow EX
Tires: Front: Maxxis Ardent 2.4
Rear: Maxxis Ardent Race 2.2
Rotors: Front: Shimano Ice Tech XT 180
Rear: Shimano Ice Tech XT 160
Saddle: Anvl
Seatpost: Rock Shox Reverb
Now for the dirt everyone wants to know. I had many of the drivetrain components, the brakes and the seatpost already. I also had my Hope hubs rebuilt into the new wheels. This all saved me some serious coin. Total damage is a respectable $2300 to complete the build.
My cheap luggage scale put the total build at 28.2 pounds.
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My initial ride today was just around the neighborhood and all I can say is it feels pretty damn good! I like the extra length in the top tube paired with the extra short stem. There's going to be a bit of a learning curve in my future. I gave up carbon full suspension for this bike and it's currently my only mountain bike. But I can't wait!
Once I put some mountain miles on it, I'll post more of my ride thoughts.