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29er / Re: Budget Build
« on: February 03, 2015, 09:18:59 PM »
Received my frame today! Frame was packed so well it took me 30 minutes just to get all the bubble wrap off of everything. I have no idea how these things get damaged during shipping but it's by far the best packed package I have ever received. Also purchased the seat post, handlebar, and headset. All came looking good.

Now to wait for the other stuff so I can get this thing built.

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: Carbonal Venture SL budget lightweight 1x10 build
« on: February 02, 2015, 03:32:48 PM »
Love the look davidd. Really nice how the fork matches the UD matte exactly. Don't ride at nite on the streets or you will likely get ran over.

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29er / Re: Budget Build
« on: January 30, 2015, 10:20:00 AM »
Quote from: foamman1 on January 29, 2015, 07:04:31 PM
Bdub,
  I know this may be a little to little a little too late ,but i just recieved an email from Ribble for extra 10% off. DISC10 Well maybe it will help someone else.

Thanks foamman1, I don't need it but I am sure someone could use it.

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29er / Re: Budget Build
« on: January 29, 2015, 06:14:26 PM »
Quote from: brmeyer135 on January 29, 2015, 04:57:04 PM
I ordered Shimano shifters from Merlin in i-spec.
If you don't like the ergonomics of i-spec - pretty much shifter sits on brake with 3/4" left to right adjustment.
If you like your brakes angled down(you standing out of your seat) but like your shifter angled for when your sitting - no go...they sit at the same angle.

Otherwise, you can't beat the RS Reba fork.  Good price...great weight and comes in 100 or 120 if desired:  see here:  http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/rock-shox-reba-rl-29-solo-air-120-tapered-ml15-black-255259/wg_id-8722

Hmm well I hope the I-spec works out and fits me OK.

Pretty much the exact Reba I got except went for 100 instead of 120.

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29er / Re: Budget Build
« on: January 29, 2015, 04:37:33 PM »
Awesome well everything has been ordered. Now to just wait for delivery and pray for better weather so I can ride soon.

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29er / Re: Budget Build
« on: January 29, 2015, 03:44:55 PM »
It's weird on Merlin they don't specify the I spec on the brake levers so who knows maybe they won't combine with the Ispec shifters. Guess we will find out in a few weeks because I caved in and bought the XT group instead of SLX.

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29er / Re: Budget Build
« on: January 29, 2015, 12:59:42 PM »
Aww OK makes sense. I can use them normally though correct?

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29er / Re: Budget Build
« on: January 29, 2015, 12:35:31 PM »
Can someone explain to me what I-Spec B Model mean on XT? From what I can tell the brake lever and shifter are combined?

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29er / Re: Budget Build
« on: January 29, 2015, 10:16:57 AM »
Well I know they are not the best wheels but I figure I will get some carbon hoops in a year or so.

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29er / Re: Budget Build
« on: January 29, 2015, 12:58:37 AM »
Just couldn't pull the trigger on the SID. Was just to much to spend on the relatively small advantage of the SID over the Reba. At least for my use it's a relatively small advantage. If I was going to race this bike or something I would have absolutely gone for the SID.

So.. I ordered this stuff.

http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/rock-shox-reba-rl-29-solo-air-100-tapered-ml15-black-266499/wg_id-8720
http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/dt-swiss-m-1900-spline-29-wheelset-100-15-x-142-12-139223/wg_id-8821

I hope that's a good wheel set.

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29er / Re: Budget Build
« on: January 28, 2015, 03:28:59 PM »
Quote from: davidd on January 28, 2015, 08:59:26 AM
I'm not sure what you have or have not bought at this stage but if you're happy buying from Europe, and with the current dollar/euro situation you should be, can I suggest the following;

hibike.com
bike-discount.de
bike24.de
rczbikeshop.com

hibike and bikediscount are substantially cheaper than even chainreaction, where I used to buy all my stuff.  RCZ have absolutely incredible clearance and promotional deals.  They're not great if you want it NOW but if you subscribe to their newsletters you can pick up unreal bargains.

Damn BikeDiscount has a SID for under $500 US. That's pretty damn impressive.

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29er / Re: Budget Build
« on: January 28, 2015, 03:02:21 PM »
Quote from: Carbon_Dude on January 28, 2015, 09:42:58 AM
I have a Rockshox Reba Dual Air on my IP-057 which is not in production anymore but works great.  On my FS 29er I have a Fox CTD remote and it is also nice because I can select from three different settings using the remote lever on the bar.  If it wasn't for the remote options, I'd say there is very little perceptible difference between an equivalently priced Rockshox or Fox Fork.  Unless you are going with a remote lock out, go for the fork that is the best value.

I was thinking the same. I like the CTD system but for a hard tail its not nearly as important.

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29er / Re: Budget Build
« on: January 28, 2015, 09:37:54 AM »
Thanks guys. I will for sure check out these other sites.

I am a bit torn on getting the Fox fork. I can get a Reba for $100 less. Is the Fox worth it?

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29er / Re: Budget Build
« on: January 27, 2015, 11:26:05 PM »
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.

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29er / Re: Budget Build
« on: January 27, 2015, 03:43:06 PM »
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

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