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29er / Re: IP-036 29er Full Suspension Carbon Frame Build
« on: August 19, 2015, 03:39:28 PM »
Hey CD,

Looks (correct me if I'm wrong) that my current fork is the same one you used on your IP-036 build.

http://chinertown.com/index.php?topic=25.0

I have a 2014 FOX 32 Float Evolution CTD Air fork. Will have to confirm via serial number, but it looks like I could lower the travel from 130 to 100 mm.

http://www.ridefox.com/help.php?m=bike&id=32    (2013-2015 32 float changing travel video)

Will try and research more about my rear shock. But it looks I have no option but to buy new one, correct?

The 036 has the BSA option. Will getting an external bottom bracket that converts it to BB92 solve this? Is this not optimal?


Thanks in advance.

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29er / Re: IP-057 Hardtail 29er vs IP-036 Full Suspension 29er - Head to Head Review
« on: August 18, 2015, 08:09:35 PM »
Hello CD,

I think I will be building an 036 in some months' time. I understand this bike feels pretty much like a Scott Spark 900. I'm the guy who wants to swap components off my Scott Genius to this Chinese carbon frame. I want to thank you for your comprehensive reply to my question in this forum before.

I want to copy your build with some minor mods. Assuming I can use my FOX 32 Float Evolution CTDAir fork (2014 Scott Genius 930)

What do you recommend for back shock? 100 - 120?
My fork is 130mm. Can this fork be made to have 100 - 120mm of travel?
Would a 130 fork feel weird with a 100 back shock?

I want to basically achieve a Scott Spark 900 build here. I want the remote lock on my handlebar, the whole setup...

Spark 900 has Front 100mm, Rear 100 - 70 - Climb of travel. I want between 100 - 120.

What do you recommend? I'm not sure how much fork travel your 036 has at the moment.

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29er / Re: IP-036 29er Full Suspension Carbon Frame Build
« on: August 03, 2015, 05:43:57 PM »
Quote from: Jerryno on August 03, 2015, 09:29:28 AM
@Polo7

Did you consider putting your money into better wheels rather than better frame?

I bet you will feel every gram saved from wheels more than frame weight saving. If you need more comfortable ride go for the frame obviously.

Consider some carbon rims with tubeless light tires and the bike will fly.

What carbon wheels do you recommend?

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29er / Re: IP-036 29er Full Suspension Carbon Frame Build
« on: August 03, 2015, 10:43:39 AM »
Thank you for this advice. You guys are experts at this stuff. Just starting out in the MTB world.

How much is an external bottom bracket?

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29er / Re: IP-036 29er Full Suspension Carbon Frame Build
« on: August 03, 2015, 08:46:56 AM »
Thank you CD for such a comprehensive answer. This is great information!

Let me tell you that I will lean towards the IP/CS-036 as a Spark is the bike I wanted all along. Got the Genius because the price was absolutely ridiculous.

Main problem with IP/CS-036 frame is the crankset. Main problem with the  Carbonal Titan 29er is the 142x12 thru axle. Correct?

Now that you know my preference,

What is the most cost-effective path here?

Which frame is better (performance, less issues) regardless of cost, ease of transfer?



Regards.

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29er / Re: IP-036 29er Full Suspension Carbon Frame Build
« on: August 02, 2015, 12:52:40 PM »
Hello CD.

Let me first say that is a sweet bike you built. I have a 2014 Scott Genius 930 29er stock. Only went 1x10 from triple by putting a single chainring up front.

http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Scott/Genius-930,13390#product-specs

Can I buy this frame and transfer every single component I have on my Scott to this frame?

The first question mark is the rear shock. It's a 130 mm. Can that shock be altered so that it turns to a 110-120 mm?

Is there anything else I am overlooking?

Primary goal for the swap is weight savings.

Are you still happy with the frame, would you do this change?

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