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29er / Re: Workswell WCB-M-062
« on: December 27, 2015, 11:01:10 AM »

Had mine for 6 months now and several hundred miles, zero issues.  Just added some decals this week, to make it look like my first bike, a Dyno Detour, from when I was 10.  I'll post photos once the site allows it again.

My build got spun off to this link by the mods: http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,685.msg7546.html#msg7546

062 17" frame painted gloss white , PF30, 12x142 rear axle
beer ebb PF30 to GXP
Light bicycle all mountain carbon rims
Hope pro 2 evo hubs
XTR race M985 brakes
160mm ice tech rotors
Ti rotor bolts
XX1 GXP carbon cranks
Absolute black oval 32t chainring
rocket ron 2.1 and 2.25 tubeless
RockShox XX RCT3 fork w/ 15mm thru axle
Spyder twin tail seat
XX1 derailleur, trigger shift, and cassette
ESI Chunky grips
UNO 60mm stem
xpedo spry pedals
XXF seat post clamp
chinese carbon seat post "Easton"
chinese carbon "Look" bars, 720mm








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29er / Re: Viperdriver's 18.5lb Hardtail Build
« on: December 27, 2015, 10:57:43 AM »
photos, sorry for the duplicate post to the other thread. 








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29er / Re: Viperdriver's 18.5lb Hardtail Build
« on: December 27, 2015, 10:54:01 AM »
Had mine for 6 months now and several hundred miles, zero issues.  Just added some decals this week, to make it look like my first bike, a Dyno Detour, from when I was 10. 

added:XX1 derailleur, trigger shift, and cassette. rocket ron 2.1 and 2.25 tubeless

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29er / Re: Re: Workswell WCB-M-062
« on: July 18, 2015, 06:45:12 PM »
My Chinese carbon wheels showed up. Light Bicycle all mountain carbon rims with Hope hubs.  Setting up tubeless was super easy, used 3m packing tape, Stans valves, and Stan's sealant  Also installed a flat handlebar with slightly more curve in it.  Replaced the front Thunder Burt 1.9 with a Rocket Ron 2.25, handles corners much better. 

Done! 18.5 lbs as it sits in the photos.  Best of all, every part is exactly the way I want it. 

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29er / Re: Workswell WCB-M-062
« on: July 18, 2015, 06:42:32 PM »
Quote from: nsfr1206 on July 11, 2015, 10:12:41 PM
Quick question- what is a cheaper wheel set to get until I can afford carbon?

Easton EA70XL.  ~$300 for the set.  Nearly as light as carbon, my new carbon front wheel was only 100g lighter.

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29er / Re: Workswell WCB-M-062
« on: July 01, 2015, 12:05:34 AM »
Quote from: LHSN on June 29, 2015, 05:50:05 AM
Quote from: Viperdriver on June 28, 2015, 06:37:30 PM
The biggest issue I had was the rear brake posts.  Not enough clearance for the rotor to spin and not perpendicular either. I realize I could get a tool to do this or have a shop do it.  For now some washers are doing the trick.  A few passes with the dremel got enough clnc for the rotor.

I read about the same problem on some 256-sl frames, threads on postmount weren't build perpendicular. I myself was thinking about purchasing this frame, but that issue i pretty big turnoff.

I don't think the threads being perpendicular actually matters much.  Sure, it'd be nice, but they could be a bit off so long as the post is approximately the right distance from the rotor and the top surface of it is right.  Even if the post were 5 degrees off, the top could be faced to perpendicular and you'd really never know.  I'll qualify that applies to a frame which costs about 10% of the retail for a similar frame with a name brand on it.  For several thousand dollars, I'd probably expect perfection.

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29er / Re: Some advise needed
« on: July 01, 2015, 12:01:34 AM »
brams, if going faster is what you're after, I suggest you lighten the wheels first on your current frame.  I've gone through the whole lightening process, replacing every single piece one at a time, and now doing the frame last.  I took 4 lbs out of my frame going from steel to carbon and can't really tell much simply in terms of the weight.  Every 100 grams I took out of the wheels, tires, and tubes was noticeable immediately. 

If you just want a fun project, chinese frames are cool.  Although trying to recreate your love of your current frame is probably an exercise in disappointment, it won't be the same.  Not worse, but different for sure.

I did recently buy my wife a new Niner EMD frame.  Opening it was heaven--they pack those frames like Apple products, you must buy one at some point.


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29er / Re: Chinese Carbon 29er Pic Thread.
« on: June 30, 2015, 11:51:01 PM »
Quote from: MTB2223 on June 29, 2015, 03:05:39 AM
Looks good! Hows the white paint holding ? no cracks in the corners ?

The paint is really nice.  Holding up well so far.  Totally worth the $20 extra for paint, I could hardly have rattle-canned it for that.

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29er / Re: Re: Workswell WCB-M-062
« on: June 30, 2015, 11:46:31 PM »
Quote from: d34n on June 29, 2015, 01:56:15 PM
@Viperdriver -  The head angle looks super steep on your bike, is that the photo or does it always look that steep. My anthem has a 71 HA but I never thought it looked so steep. I don't know why but the reason I haven't purchased this frame is the 71 HA, wishing it was about a degree slacker.

The only 29ers I've owned all have had 71, same as this bike.  I guess to me it looks totally normal. 

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29er / Re: Re: Workswell WCB-M-062
« on: June 30, 2015, 11:42:25 PM »
Quote from: ottoreni on June 29, 2015, 05:25:35 AM
Nice looking bike! The white frame looks sweet!

Can you give more details on the frame not being perfect. You mention the rear brake mounts, and someone else has mentioned the cable holes.

Any more details on imperfections are appreciated as I am really thinking about picking up this frame. My steel hard just cracked, so I have a donor bike ready to go.
I was impressed with the quality.  Other than the brake post interfering with the rear rotor, and the fact that the face wasn't perpendicular to the rotor.  I figure at $400 I can live with those.  I suspect the $3400 Specialized version has the rear posts faced prior to shipment. Photo attached of the area I had to clearance, probably only a couple mm.  really really easy to fix.

The cable exits are nice, photos attached.  The paint looks really good and has held up well for the first week of riding, no dings at all during the build either.

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29er / Re: Chinese Carbon 29er Pic Thread.
« on: June 28, 2015, 11:20:15 PM »
new bike.

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29er / Re: Workswell WCB-M-062
« on: June 28, 2015, 11:18:55 PM »
Quote from: bxcc on June 28, 2015, 05:44:25 AM
Quote from: nsfr1206 on June 27, 2015, 09:11:55 PM
Where do you want measurement at?

Where the widest part of the tire sits. Thanks

I measure mine at 2.8".  with my 1.9" Thunder Burt tire, my calipers show .4" clearance on each side of the tire at the widest point. hope this helps.
Jason

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29er / Viperdriver's 18.5lb Hardtail Build
« on: June 28, 2015, 06:37:30 PM »
ordered this a couple months ago.  Wanted single speed and couldn't find a bike just how I wanted it.  I've been riding a 29er steel single speed for 5 years or so.

finally put it all together, really happy with it so far.  The frame isn't perfect, but plenty good enough for me.  The biggest issue I had was the rear brake posts.  Not enough clearance for the rotor to spin and not perpendicular either. I realize I could get a tool to do this or have a shop do it.  For now some washers are doing the trick.  A few passes with the dremel got enough clnc for the rotor.

19.5 lbs as it sits in the photo.  Still waiting on some carbon wheels in the mail, and a slightly wider front tire.  With those last two things I'll go tubeless.  Also ordered a longer rear brake tube so I can run the tube inside the frame, too short to do it now.

"Mister Mayhem"
062 17" frame painted gloss white , PF30, 12x142 rear axle
beer ebb PF30 to GXP
Easton EA70xl aluminum wheels
XTR Race brakes
160mm ice tech rotors
Ti rotor bolts
XX1 carbon cranks
Absolute black oval 32t chainring
Thunder Burt 1.9 tires w/ tubes
RockShox XX RCT3 fork w/ 15mm thru axle
Spyder twin tail seat
Cogalicious 18t cog
ESI Chunky grips
UNO 60mm stem
xpedo spry pedals
XXF seat post clamp
chinese carbon seat post "Easton"
chinese carbon "Look" bars, 720mm

First ride today.  The fork and brakes are amazing.  dropping 11 lbs from my old bike is fairly noticeable as well.  I'm 5'9", 170 lbs.  This 17" size seems just right. Also my first time for a tapered head tube and front thru axle.  Those are a huge improvement for a 29" wheel.

Oh, frame was 1134 grams.  That's with no seat post clamp, headset, or rear axle, but with the rear axle mount installed as it sits in the photo.  The rear axle that came with the bike was 73 grams.  The included seat post clamp was 22, and the included headset was 70 without the cap. 



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