So, what travel, geo, and linkage type are you looking for?

Going on two months of riding and loving this bike.

I don't need the offset bushing with 2.6" tires, but I do use it with 2.3" tires, which are Vittoria Morsa. As for handling, it seems that tire profile is the major factor here.

The final thing it needs is a remote for the shock lever. Antisquat isn't too high, I'd estimate around 90%, so for long climbs I put it on setting 2 of four, if setting 1 is locked out and 4 is open. I'm thinking of adapting my 2x shifter for this and using a cable splitter to do both the fork and shock at the same time.

If anyone has the antisquat and leverage ratio charts for this bike, I'm interested in seeing them.

Final build price came in at $2700USD. Obviously I got some deals. On some other things I paid almost retail, like the rotors and tires. $1200 for the frame, shock, and fork seems like a pretty good bang for the buck.

What do you guys think?

To me this pretty much looks like they dont know what they are selling.

Just smile and wave, bro. This is all part of the exciting experience of riding chiner frames! The seller for my M06 published the wrong atc, no shock mounting info, and no geo chart for anything other than the 19". It is laughable how clueless they are. And we ride these things? We must be insane.

I got one of the gloss black frames. It has no soul. Where can I get something like this and how much?

I don't see any incompatibility problems with those components except I am unsure about the headset.

If you plan to do heavy technical riding, I think you would appreciate the function of a heavier duty shock. Something with a reservoir like a DPX2.

Do you like DT suspension?

I cannot recall seeing an e-type derailleur mount stuck into a linkage arm like that. It is an interesting frame. I'd like to see some kinematics charts

I have a Shimano SM-AX76-B axle but it is just slightly too long for the nut to tighten down. I will get a washer for it. Then I can use the cam action of the lever to tighten. These axles are pretty cheap to buy.

The more I ride it, the more I am convinced this was a good choice. Also the geo chart should for certain say the fork atc should be 520mm not 500mm - both for reasons of pedal clearance and the short head tube.

Emu, that makes sense. As long as it stays together I shouldn't complain!

Got it together and went for a ride. It came out to 24lb with pedals. I could lose a pound with weenie tires and another pound with better crank/cassette/saddle/pedals.

I'm 6' and got the 19", which is a perfect fit. I have 125 psi in the Mcleod for about 28% sag.

It worked well and was fun to ride.



Syntace hubs, don't see that every day. 



The RWC bearings feel smooth. Buuuuut, I have a standard Rockshox mount kit on the other end. When I unbolt the RWC end and move the shock, it feels just as smooth as when I do the same action on the RWC bearings. So was it worth $44? No idea.



Build list, kind of a mix of Shimano 11 speed.



It would be better with a 120mm fork. With this 100mm fork, I have a taller dust cover and a -6 degree stem. I usually slam the stem and use a -17. When a good deal comes along I will get one, but it will have to be a Fox 34 SC I think. I do not like the stiction of the Rockshox forks. I know a Reba is under $300 but I'll pass.

Thoughts on the frame -

Bad:

cable routing,
Rear axle nut is smooth. Frame carbon is smooth. Rear axle nut spins when you try to tighten axle.
Lack of a front derailleur mount. This is laziness because a 2x system will fit.
Bottle cage mounts too high. There is no excuse for this really.

Good:

Geo is pretty good if you like an aggressive riding position. They messed up on some parts of the geo chart but nothing bad.
Tire clearance is very good. I have plenty of space around the 2.6" Barzo tires, which are 2.6" measured.
The BB92 had a good interference fit. I used Loctite 609 on a Wheels Manuf thread together bb unit. This worked really well.
All linkage bearings fit tightly, were well lubed, well sealed, and torqued properly. Of course I took it all apart to come by this information, but if I had left it alone it would have been ok.
The flex stay design appears well executed.
Shock mounts were almost perfect. I had to use a 0.5mm shim on the rear mount but that was cheap from RWC.
Headset and seatpost clamp all took standard sized components without a problem.
Rear axle fit (I mean the dimensions of the nds hole relative to the axle outer diameter) was perfect.
One of the brake mount threads was tight, but I didnt clean it. Probably should blast some air in there before building.
Dropper routing is pretty good.
Frame and shock were $800 total. Good price.

Neutral:

BB is a bit low with the 2.6" tires, even with 170mm cranks. Perhaps this could benefit from one of those off center shock mounts. I calculated a single offset bushing would raise the rear axle 4.3mm. With a 120mm fork it will also be higher. The issue here is that a lot of nice 120mm forks are coming out this year so I'm going to hold off buying for now.

Overall, am I satisfied with this frame? Mostly, yes.