IP-256SL Winter Build

[blueducati]

cmh- looks like you have a great eye! I zoomed in on one of the other photos an it is labeled type 2. Made my day! Now I gotta find some great deals on some wheels.

[cmh]

cmh- looks like you have a great eye! I zoomed in on one of the other photos an it is labeled type 2. Made my day! Now I gotta find some great deals on some wheels.

I'd say it should make your day!  You got the parts you needed for about what I just paid for an XT Shadow Plus derailleur. (by itself)

Don't know if the type of the cranks is listed, and I can't really tell if that's a BB30 or GXP crank, (looks BB30, I think) but if it's a GXP, you can get a conversion kit to run it with your BB30 frame.

[blueducati]

Again, your eye is impeccable. They are BB30 cranks. I just hope everything is in pretty good shape. He said it came off of a `14 Spec Enduro, so I know they are only a year old. And I get a front shifter in case I ever want to go to 2x10.

Parts start rolling in this week (brakes on Monday, fork on Wednesday), so I'm pretty excited!

[cmh]

Again, your eye is impeccable. They are BB30 cranks. I just hope everything is in pretty good shape. He said it came off of a `14 Spec Enduro, so I know they are only a year old. And I get a front shifter in case I ever want to go to 2x10.

Parts start rolling in this week (brakes on Monday, fork on Wednesday), so I'm pretty excited!

Sweet! Looking forward to seeing the build!

[blueducati]

Ok, parts are starting to roll in. I got word from Peter at iPlay that my frame is on the way, so in a few weeks I can probably get started. Here are some photos of the components I've got in so far, with their masses. Like I mentioned before, I'm really not trying to build a weight weenie, but in case someone else sees this thread and wants to know what parts weigh, I've got those logged. Fork shows up tomorrow, chainring is on order, then I have to find some wheels and head to the LBS and see what kind of handlebar/stem I want to use.

Vakind Seatpost Clamp


Crank brothers Candy 3 Pedals


Magura MT5 Next Brakes (4 Piston) and bolts (uncut and filled)




Magura Storm SL Rotors (160) and bolts



And then finally my big ebay deal, SRAM x7 shifter, X9 Type2 RD and X9 crank, all for $61. The parts were a bit dirtier than I had hoped, and the RD has some paint missing, but everything seems to function ok.

[blueducati]

As a note, I have a thing for black/blue paint schemes, so I'm going to try and tie that in with this bike. I'm not sure if I will just use the matte black with some blue accents (seatpost collar, pedals), or do some kind of frame paint. I REALLY REALLY like Vipassana's orange and blue frame, especially the blue on the inside of the rear triangle, so I may try something like that.

This is my road bike, so I kinda want this MTB to have the same look.

[blueducati]

Fork (uncut steerer, with axle)




Remote lockout

[Carbon_Dude]

The lockout is a nice touch.

[Andy]

Bluedakati where did you get your fork? And how much did it cost??  I have a Marzocci Bomber on my Ip-036 and want to get one similar for my LTK 023.
Thanks!
Andy :-)

[blueducati]

Andy-
I bought it on ebay for ~$350. It was a certified Marzocchi dealer that was selling them, and it actually shipped right from Marzocchi. I can't get to ebay at work (thanks firewall), but I can find the link for you when I get home tonight.

-Steve

[Andy]

That would be great, thanks Steve!
Andy
IP 036
LTK 023

[blueducati]

Andy-
Unfortunately, it looks like the listing is gone, but here is the link to the seller's profile, he's got a bunch of Marzocchi stuff on there. As a note, a lot of his stuff is "Make an Offer," so I offered $50 less than the listing and then we met in the middle. They ship free, so I figured that was worth it.

http://www.ebay.com/usr/gimgib

[blueducati]

It has arrived!

[MTB2223]

Nice! Really a winter build with that snow in the background. (where do you come from?)

Did the frame came without guidance hoses ?

[Carbon_Dude]

Frame looks good, weather does not .