CS-496 HT Build [pics] 25.5lbs

[samroy92]

I finally build my 2nd chiner hardtail after the 1st one got stolen. All said and done the bike is 25.5lbs with heavy wheels. I have some chiner carbon wheels but i'm waiting to use those on my FS build coming up soon.

Finished product:


First of all the package arrived like this so I was worried initially...


Putting it on the stand and checked for cracks, nothing, the frame looked great and felt great. The internal routing guides were SO helpful for this build. I really liked that:


Added the seat post and saddle to clamp to a safer spot.


Setup the tires tubeless on the wheelset + cassette and just dry fitting the boost fit:


Set up the front fork (120mm) with crown and headset. Then went onto the step and handlebar. Pressed the bottom bracket in and installed the cranks.  Installed the brake discs, and started fitting the calipers in place.


Planning on putting some 2.6's on this one for a more 29+ feeling but think im going to ride these old tires out first.

Shortened all the cables, made it look really nice and then took some pictures:








Part List

Fork: Rockshox Recon RL 120mm
Brakes: Shimano Deore
Shifters: SRAM GX Eagle 12spd
Chain: SRAM GX Eagle 12spd
Cassette: SRAM XG-1275 GX Eagle
Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle 12spd
Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle 12spd GXP
Bottom Bracket: SRAM BB92 dub
Pedals: Cheaps
Wheelset: WTB i25's
Rotors: Shimano
Saddle: Opera carbon
Seatpost: Superlogic
Handlebar: BXT handlebar
Stem: Superlogic carbon

[Littlenublet]

Thanks for the detailed post! That build is sick!! How does the carbon seat post feel when you’re cruising? Do you feel like it dampens impacts better than an aluminum seat post?

[tripleDot]

Very nice! Any plans with dropper post?

[samroy92]

A couple new pics, and with the carbon wheelset dropped a little over 1 lbs.

[samroy92]

Very nice! Any plans with dropper post?

Thanks . No plans for this build, but I definitely want one for my full susp build that I will be aiming to tackle much harder trails.