Himalo Frames?

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I saw that coupon. I wonder if I can get $40 off the $320 frame. That would be a deal I can't pass up.

I'm also 6'1". I'm guessing I can make it work too. It's really just a back up bike to me anyway. I have another as a main bike. This may make a great second ride for when the other is down for repairs.

If the reach were a bit longer. I'd put an angled headset on there to slacken the fork and steepen the seat tube a little. I still might, but that would lessen the reach a smidge.

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Well I jumped in and took a chance. It was only $277. How could I pass it up?

[cybrsrce]

Well I jumped in and took a chance. It was only $277. How could I pass it up?

That is excellent, kinda wish I had time to wait for it.

[MTBKeo]

$277 is cheap!

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I'm looking forward to when I eventually get it. Just gonna switch most of the stuff over from my AM831. I see the seat post length is the same on both, but you guys say the post won't go all the way in? So when I buy the right diameter post I'll need to shorten the travel? How much post do you guys have exposed that won't go in?

[cybrsrce]

I'm looking forward to when I eventually get it. Just gonna switch most of the stuff over from my AM831. I see the seat post length is the same on both, but you guys say the post won't go all the way in? So when I buy the right diameter post I'll need to shorten the travel? How much post do you guys have exposed that won't go in?

Seat post length is fine but it is a 30.9 vs the 31.6 from the AM831.

[MTBKeo]

this is a pic of a 150mm dropper with about 25mm sticking out. I'm 5' - 8.5" with a 29" inseam but I ride higher then most people.

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MTBKeo- what seatpost are you using?

Cybsrce- were you able to get your seat post in all the way? What brand are you using?

I was just gonna go Brand-X. I have one on my other bike and love it.

Thank you for the replies, guys. It is really helpful.

[cybrsrce]

Cybsrce- were you able to get your seat post in all the way? What brand are you using?

I had a 150mm OneUp v2 around so that is what I used.  It also has a short insertion depth but I can drop it all the way in to test.

[MTBKeo]

I ran a brand X on mine, I have 3 of them and they been great. all my other bikes are 31.6

[cybrsrce]

I measured about 275mm to the bend, I can drop this 150mm OneUp down to the collar but I have it installed with 40mm out. I ride with the saddle a little lower in the mountains.

Brand-X is cool, had an external routed Ascend II or two... This OneUp was on a gravel bike that I knew I could fit more than a 120mm drop in but not quite 150mm.  The abilityto adjust travel down 10 or 20mm is the selling point for me.  PNW stuff is toolless to adjust up to 25mm I think.  So if I were buying new I would probably grab the OneUp 210 or 180 depending on insertion depth and adjust 10-20mm to slam it.

I have two of the v1 31.6 OneUp droppers that can be anywhere from 120mm to 170mm down to the mm with a plastic shim, they're brilliant but I have nothing to put them in

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Lol, the 170mm Brand X dropper says it has 274mm insertion. That's cutting it awfully close.

[MTBKeo]

I was going to post that, I didn't tighten mine until i realized before my second ride and it broke. I contacted the seller and they said they were going to send one out. I has a spare bolt of a ISCG bash kit, so I know that it's M8x1.0 10mm.

I just realized I post the wrong bolt size. it's a M6x1.0 10mm

[cybrsrce]

Did they send anything out to you?  They never responded to my message. 

I had silver bolts so I grabbed these in black - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JZPLRLV
They fit perfectly, only downside is T30 head.

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Can you guys recommend  if this is the bottom bracket I want for this frame?

SHIMANO XT BB-MT800 Bottom Bracket BSA Threaded, One Size https://a.co/d/gGSAvLJ

Or is this one correct?

Shimano Bearing Set BSA bottom bracket MTB Hollowtech II for Deore SM BB51 / BB52 by Shimano https://a.co/d/3RX5OFY