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Cevan

My 197 build
« on: January 30, 2017, 07:50:38 PM »
[Edit: photos are in post 11 and 12]

Here is my build thread.  Goal was a relatively light weight fat bike I could ride anytime of the year here in New England, so here goes:

After some research I settled on the Carbonspeed 197.  I had emailed with Peter about frames and wheelsets and found him to be quite responsive.  So I ordered the frame, 029 fork, axles, headset and a 68mm carbon wheelset.  Everything arrived about 10 days after ordering.  I have to say I was very impressed with how well everything was packed.  Wheels came in their own box.  It took me a good 15 minutes just to removed the bubble wrap from the frame.  Everything looked great.  No blemishes.  Everything looks finished to a high degree.

My parts list:

Jumbo Jim 4.0 tires tubeless
RaceFace Next SL crank/BB with a 28T
RF Next bars
FSA SL-K stem
FSA SL-K post
XTR brakes/Ice tech rotors
SRAM XX1 shifter/cassette/chain/derailleur
Selle Italia SLR saddle
Time Atac xc-4 pedals

Routing the shifter housing was a slight pain.  Definitely easiest back to front.  Those chainstays are narrow!  Brake line much easier.  Awaiting a stem before cutting the steerer tube.  Wt. 23.4lbs.

Few pics. 












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Chris

325racer

Re: My 197 build
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2017, 10:23:27 PM »
Nice..
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Carbon_Dude

Re: My 197 build
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2017, 04:28:29 PM »
Very nice!  Looking forward to seeing pictures of the finished bike.
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Cevan

Re: My 197 build
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2017, 12:38:27 PM »
Bike is done.  Final weight is 23.25 lbs.  Using 4 oz of Stan's in the front and 5 in the back.  Just took it for a quick 5 mile ride on some local trails with about 2-3 inches of powder.  The bike feels incredibly stiff and fast.  Running 8psi in the front and 10 in the back. 

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Chris

Carbon_Dude

Re: My 197 build
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2017, 04:05:57 PM »
Good job!
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2019 Stumpjumper Expert 29/27.5+
2017 Santa Cruz Stigmata
2017 Trek Stache 9.8 (29+)
2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon Comp 6Fattie (27.5+) (Sold)
2016 Trek Stache 9 (29+) w/upgrades (Sold)
2014 -036 Full Suspension Chiner (Sold)
2013 -057 Hardtail Carbon Chiner (Sold)
Atlanta, GA

JohnSpeed

Re: My 197 build
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2017, 06:02:02 PM »
23 pounds? That's awesome! Guess I didn't realize fat bikes were getting to such reasonable weights. Congrats and enjoy!
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carbonazza

Re: My 197 build
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2017, 04:11:20 AM »
Very light and beautiful build. Congrats!
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Cevan

Re: My 197 build
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2017, 04:42:49 PM »
Quick update:

Bike weighed in at 23.2 final weight.
Raced it this past weekend and am very impressed with the whole bike. 
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Chris

Bromont_Canada

Re: My 197 build
« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2017, 08:55:09 PM »
Hello, just ordered a CS-197 frame, what is the standard rotor sizes (front and Rear) ?

Thanks
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Cevan

Re: My 197 build
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2017, 04:34:51 PM »
160
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Chris

mezastel

Re: My 197 build
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2018, 06:25:42 AM »
Your pictures aren't showing :(
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Cevan

Re: My 197 build
« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2018, 07:32:49 AM »
Sorry about the photos.  Here you go.
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Chris

Cevan

Re: My 197 build
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2018, 07:34:47 AM »
More pics
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Chris

gohloum

Re: My 197 build
« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2018, 10:24:50 AM »
I had a feeling fat bikes could be built in the low 20's.  Question, are you Jumbo Jims the SnakeSkin or LightSkin carcas?  I have been doing some research on fats as I am thinking about his as a next bike.  Seems the Jumbo has the best rolling/weight/traction ratios I could find.  Are you able to confirm this?
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Cevan

Re: My 197 build
« Reply #14 on: July 05, 2018, 08:15:37 PM »
Light skin is what I used. Holding up pretty well.  I've been running 6.5 front and 8 back on dirt.  Maybe a pound higher if it's real rocky. 
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