Budget Build

[Andy]

+1 What Carbonazza said.
Andy
IP036
LTK023

[MTNRCKT]

Yep. Totally normal, at least with the few vendors I've used. After the sale service isn't exactly a strong point for any of them. Like carbonazza said, not sure if it's cultural or what but all in all Iplay has definitely been the most helpful/communicative that I've dealt with.

You'll get your frame.

[Patrick C.]

Not much to add, but +1.  Once it's ordered it is tough to sit back and wait, but you just gotta be patient.

[bdub]

Thanks guys. Glad that this is the normal process for them. I know it's a send your money and pray kind of deal. Just hard to do sometimes.

[MTNRCKT]

Hahaha, No need to pray, man. You will without a doubt get your frame. Worse case scenario is you have to be out time and energy and shipping costs if something is wrong with the frame or damaged in shipping or something like that. But even that is a rare occurrence. You make it sound like you're in the middle of a large drug deal or something lol.

[bdub]

Hahaha, No need to pray, man. You will without a doubt get your frame. Worse case scenario is you have to be out time and energy and shipping costs if something is wrong with the frame or damaged in shipping or something like that. But even that is a rare occurrence. You make it sound like you're in the middle of a large drug deal or something lol.

Haha are you saying there might be an extra present inside the carbon? 

[bdub]

I am looking at a Fox Float in 120mm. I have seen someone on MTBR put that much travel on a 057 but is it actually a good idea or will it mess up the geometry, put to much pressure on the frame?

Also what amount of offset works best with this frame?

[Carbon_Dude]

I would say up to 120mm is fine for an IP-057, I would believe the geometry should be fine.  Any more than that, you don't need a hard tail, you need a FS bike.

[bdub]

Thanks Carbon_Dude

Sorry to ask so many dumb questions but never built my own bike before.

Can you guys take a look at this groupset and make sure that those SLX Components will work on the IP-057.
http://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-slx-m675-2-x-10-disc-brake-groupset-58862.html

[MTB2223]

There are no dumb questions!

About the group. Looks good. Some part options are out of stock.
Do you know which chainrings you want and what cassette?
The long cage shadow+ is a good one. If you decide later to go for 1x10, it's possible then.

I'm not really sure if the FD is the right one. Don't know what the different is between top swing and top pull. But I think it's okay.

[Carbon_Dude]

The SLX groupset is a solid group.  You should have no problem with a long cage shadow+ R/D, Brake rotors are 6-bolt which hopefully match your hubs, I'd recommend the 11-36T cassette for the widest range, your choice on the chain ring option, 26/38 is common for a 2x setup but 24/38 would be useful if you do a lot of long climbs.  I have no idea if the "double front derailleur option is right for an IP-057 frame.

[Patrick C.]

You want the standard Shimano SLX M676 Double Front Derailleur- that's what I have on my IP-057.   The rest of my group is XT, but they were out of XT front ders when I ordered. The SLX front der is excellent- it shifts cleanly with no jerks even when pedaling uphill.

I wouldn't give up the time I've had my Chiner, but the XT group is now almost $100 less than when I ordered

[bdub]

Thanks guys, good to know I am getting the right stuff. That XT set at only a few hundred dollars more sure is tempting me though. Got to keep myself under control or the wife wont be happy.

[MTB2223]

Thanks guys, good to know I am getting the right stuff. That XT set at only a few hundred dollars more sure is tempting me though. Got to keep myself under control or the wife wont be happy.

Don't worry about your wife. When you come home after your first ride, with a big smile, she's happy again. And it's a long term investment 
But don't let us talk money out of your pocket. It's your decision and as Carbon_Dude said: The SLX groupset is a solid group.

[JohnnyNT]

I am looking at a Fox Float in 120mm. I have seen someone on MTBR put that much travel on a 057 but is it actually a good idea or will it mess up the geometry, put to much pressure on the frame?

Also what amount of offset works best with this frame?

Fox 120 mm has 521mm Axle to Crown length and will change angles of 19" IP-057 by 0.71 degree, not that much