Also if you are getting the frame from ican, double check if they offer RS's super deluxe RC3 - it should be about 240€.

I confirm they offer that shock at that price. That's a no brainer then about which shock to use as start.

I think the same. Then you check the Reach and it is ok. The head angle is 65° and the seat tube 75°, which explains why the TT is so short. I believe it will be a good downhiller...

@R_Pierce, I've been told Manitou will introduce the new McLeods sizes around June....
@ijak, Thank you.

I have seen a RS Deluxe RT for 136€, so there's nothing that could beat this price. I have had a FS bike with a 3 pos Monarch on it for 5 years. I have yet to use the Lock position, and 99% of the time, the shock is in trail position. I think this Deluxe RT may be the one that fills the tick.
And wtf, I can always upgrade the shock if needed =)

FYI i built this up over 6 months ago - you can see it here: http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,1349.0.html

I did a 29er build, so let me know if you have any questions.

Just going through your post - i routed the dropper cable over the BB shell (all internal). As for the additional holes, I covered it with clear tape.

Could you make a report of your bike pros & cons after 6 months?

On rideczech's thread there's a bit of chat about sizing.

http://chinertown.com/index.php?topic=1303.60

That 200x57 may cause problems.

From pictures, there's around 63mm of "stroke" before the seatstays contact the seat tube. That's with a 210mm long shock. So when the shock is shorter than 210-63= 147mm, there's contact on the frame.

Your 200x57 shock, fully compressed, will be 200-57= 143mm, ths there's huge potential for a frame impact on chainstays arch.


The P8 with 57mm stroke should be around 136mm travel at the rear wheel.

Thank ypu!
Yes, it's boost with 52mm chainline.

Hey there,

Which size frames have you bought and how high/inseam are you?

Thank you,