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14" 26er FM-M001 build

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carbonazza:

--- Quote from: bxcc on November 16, 2016, 10:28:54 AM ---... 8 days from placing the order to the northeast US...
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Isn't this the speed record of the forum ?  :)

bxcc:
 It has got to be pretty close. I have ordered things from the US that have taken longer than that.  I wanted to get the order placed early so that I would be sure to have it before Christmas. I guess I didn't need to sweat that one.

bxcc:
Here are a couple of pictures. It seems I can't figure out the new Imgur site and have the pictures actually viewable without clicking the link.
http://imgur.com/nUlXmj3
http://imgur.com/fmaM23n
http://imgur.com/xxpeVmT

bxcc:
Minor update. I updated the first post as a couple of things have changed and all the parts are on their way. A different stem will be used than what is pictured.

bxcc:
I have updated the build a bit. After a couple of emails with DT Swiss, I got the make up of the M1800 wheels. Hubs are 350's, rims are M480's, and spokes are DT Comp's. They are sending me some new 350 hub decals (want to get the M1800 decals off of the hubs) and I have the Crest rims on the way. The ERD is the same on both rims so not having to get more spokes makes it easier on the wallet, and so does finding some brand new in the wrapper rims on eBay for $45 shipped per pair. The rims are a bit narrow for my liking but with the 350 hubs and DT Comp spokes, it's a pretty solid build and should drop well over a half pound of rim weight for $45. So after springing for the Sapim Double Head self locking aluminum nipples in the bling color of yellow, I'll be into the wheels for $261.

Now just to find some chinese carbon 27.5 rims with an ERD of 540 so I can keep using the hubs and spokes as she grows into a 27.5 bike.

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