Help a noob- bottom bracket and axle/dropout questions

[Patrick C.]

Thanks to those that have shared their build pics and parts lists- especially carbon Dude and Sitar Ned.  They have been a big help in figuring out just what I'm getting into. 

I'm planning to get an XT M785 crankset, and wanted to be sure I specify the correct BB shell.  Is the BSA the correct one to specify?

For the wheels, I'm planning to go with regular QR skewers, so I assume I need to ask for the 135 mm rear. 

I'm leaning toward the IP-057- am I correct that it can be setup for the regular 135 wide QR wheels?

[Carbon_Dude]

Yes, 73mm BSA (English) bottom bracket is what you would specify as well as standard QR135 dropouts for your IP-057. 

Here is some info on bottom brackets:
http://www.bikerumor.com/2010/02/17/bottom-bracket-tech-breakdown/

Here is some info on the rear axle spacing:
http://www.mbaction.com/Main/News/MBA-Tech-Making-Sense-Of-RearWheel-Spacing-6083.aspx

[Sitar_Ned]

as well as standard QR135 dropouts for your IP-057.

Wouldn't that technically make it an 056? I thought that was the only difference between the two. The 057 has 142x12mm rear axle and the 056 doesn't?

 

[Carbon_Dude]

I don't think XMIplay sells the IP-056 anymore, I think you just order the IP-057 and specify either QR or 142 dropouts.

[Sitar_Ned]

Oh.. Gotcha. Sorry to add to the confusion.

Hey Patrick, have you already purchased the wheels? Here's the wheels I got: http://www.bikewagon.com/sun-ringle-charger-expert-29er-mountain-bike-wheelset-15mm-black-red  (looks like they are almost sold out though)

Get the rear 142x12mm adapter for $20 and your in a quality wheelset with thru-axle front and rear for $300. Just thought I'd throw out some options for you. Either way, i'm sure you'll be happy.

Heck, mine may even be up for sale here pretty soon if I can't shake this urge to get some carbon hoops.

[Andy]

SN go for the carbon hoops if you're able.  You'll shave 500 grams of rotating weight which will be a night and day difference in your ride. 

[Patrick C.]

Thanks guys!  Now I need to read up on the carbon rims...

[Sitar_Ned]

Then you're where I am.. The consensus seems to be 30mm hookless.

[Patrick C.]

One more question- for those of you that got painted frames (is Carbon Dude the only one?), how did you choose the color?  Peter sent me a link that supposedly has the colors ( blog.sina.com.cn ) , but no images show up and all the text is Chinese.

[Carbon_Dude]

I explained to Peter what I wanted and he sent me a picture that I approved.  Not too difficult.

[Patrick C.]

Thanks- I'm asking for a solid color, so it's pretty simple if I can find the right one.

[manmythlegend]

Probably ordered already but it helps to have a HEX# of your color. Just send them a few pics of what you want from as many angles as you can if it includes stripes or multi colors.

[Carbon_Dude]

Thanks- I'm asking for a solid color, so it's pretty simple if I can find the right one.

Metallic orange would be cool  , if I had to choose a color.

[Patrick C.]

The page Peter sent didn't work on my iPad, but on a regular PC browser it shows up fine-

http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_5f9142c70100piqn.html

I ordered an IP-057 painted in Pantone Red 185C.  It shipped yesterday, about 1.5 weeks from ordering.  Peter sent pics-

My Red Chiner!

[MTB2223]

Nice! do you have plans to place some decals?