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Chinese Carbon MTB => Fat Bikes => Topic started by: Cevan on January 30, 2017, 07:50:38 PM
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[Edit: photos are in post 11 and 12]
Here is my build thread. Goal was a relatively light weight fat bike I could ride anytime of the year here in New England, so here goes:
After some research I settled on the Carbonspeed 197. I had emailed with Peter about frames and wheelsets and found him to be quite responsive. So I ordered the frame, 029 fork, axles, headset and a 68mm carbon wheelset. Everything arrived about 10 days after ordering. I have to say I was very impressed with how well everything was packed. Wheels came in their own box. It took me a good 15 minutes just to removed the bubble wrap from the frame. Everything looked great. No blemishes. Everything looks finished to a high degree.
My parts list:
Jumbo Jim 4.0 tires tubeless
RaceFace Next SL crank/BB with a 28T
RF Next bars
FSA SL-K stem
FSA SL-K post
XTR brakes/Ice tech rotors
SRAM XX1 shifter/cassette/chain/derailleur
Selle Italia SLR saddle
Time Atac xc-4 pedals
Routing the shifter housing was a slight pain. Definitely easiest back to front. Those chainstays are narrow! Brake line much easier. Awaiting a stem before cutting the steerer tube. Wt. 23.4lbs.
Few pics.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad90/Cevan65/Fat%20bike/IMG_1909_zps336z7wve.jpg) (http://s924.photobucket.com/user/Cevan65/media/Fat%20bike/IMG_1909_zps336z7wve.jpg.html)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad90/Cevan65/Fat%20bike/IMG_1910_zps65fxp10j.jpg) (http://s924.photobucket.com/user/Cevan65/media/Fat%20bike/IMG_1910_zps65fxp10j.jpg.html)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad90/Cevan65/Fat%20bike/IMG_1911_zpsjp1k9zoa.jpg) (http://s924.photobucket.com/user/Cevan65/media/Fat%20bike/IMG_1911_zpsjp1k9zoa.jpg.html)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad90/Cevan65/Fat%20bike/IMG_1919_zpstdnwqnxb.jpg) (http://s924.photobucket.com/user/Cevan65/media/Fat%20bike/IMG_1919_zpstdnwqnxb.jpg.html)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad90/Cevan65/Fat%20bike/IMG_1952_zpsn74vxayu.jpg) (http://s924.photobucket.com/user/Cevan65/media/Fat%20bike/IMG_1952_zpsn74vxayu.jpg.html)
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad90/Cevan65/Fat%20bike/IMG_1954_zpssiy4viwz.jpg) (http://s924.photobucket.com/user/Cevan65/media/Fat%20bike/IMG_1954_zpssiy4viwz.jpg.html)
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Nice..
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Very nice! Looking forward to seeing pictures of the finished bike.
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Bike is done. Final weight is 23.25 lbs. Using 4 oz of Stan's in the front and 5 in the back. Just took it for a quick 5 mile ride on some local trails with about 2-3 inches of powder. The bike feels incredibly stiff and fast. Running 8psi in the front and 10 in the back.
(http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad90/Cevan65/Fat%20bike/FullSizeRender_zps4t51qz7s.jpg) (http://s924.photobucket.com/user/Cevan65/media/Fat%20bike/FullSizeRender_zps4t51qz7s.jpg.html)
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Good job!
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23 pounds? That's awesome! Guess I didn't realize fat bikes were getting to such reasonable weights. Congrats and enjoy!
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Very light and beautiful build. Congrats!
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Quick update:
Bike weighed in at 23.2 final weight.
Raced it this past weekend and am very impressed with the whole bike.
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Hello, just ordered a CS-197 frame, what is the standard rotor sizes (front and Rear) ?
Thanks
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160
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Your pictures aren't showing :(
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Sorry about the photos. Here you go.
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More pics
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I had a feeling fat bikes could be built in the low 20's. Question, are you Jumbo Jims the SnakeSkin or LightSkin carcas? I have been doing some research on fats as I am thinking about his as a next bike. Seems the Jumbo has the best rolling/weight/traction ratios I could find. Are you able to confirm this?
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Light skin is what I used. Holding up pretty well. I've been running 6.5 front and 8 back on dirt. Maybe a pound higher if it's real rocky.