Final Pictures, 17 of them!!
(http://s5.postimg.org/kp80q0n0n/WP_20150203_15_31_53_Pro.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ixf1v43nn/full/)
OneUp
(http://s5.postimg.org/6wtludw93/WP_20150203_15_32_04_Pro.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ub1l6be6b/full/)
The 2x XT Crank gives a very tidy look with a single ring
(http://s5.postimg.org/5kbwshytj/WP_20150203_15_32_26_Pro.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/wi5tu8jgj/full/)
Controls XT Levers, XTR shifter, Rockshox Pushloc. Bars are wide at 660mm and stem short at 80mm, at least for me, coming from 560mm and 120mm. Already I want to cut the bars down so badly and add a couple of cm to the stem but I'll give it a chance and see how it feels after a while.
(http://s5.postimg.org/egmowfpfr/WP_20150203_15_32_42_Pro.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/lwlyi8d4z/full/)
DT Swiss 350 Hub, DT Comp double butted spokes, black brass nipples, Stans Crest Rims
(http://s5.postimg.org/4kllwsjnr/WP_20150203_15_32_53_Pro.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/l8d3zaef7/full/)
XTR Rear shifter mounted via i-spec B on XT Lever
(http://s5.postimg.org/5bec2km13/WP_20150203_15_33_10_Pro.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/v6y2lrnur/full/)
SID Pushloc mounted upside down on the wrong side! Wouldn't it be easier to provide one that works on either side? Anyway it's just fine like this.
(http://s5.postimg.org/wan8uuetj/WP_20150203_15_35_00_Pro.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ttbhnkuwz/full/)
Neat rear brake cable routing.
(http://s5.postimg.org/51bvgcdqf/WP_20150203_15_35_20_Pro.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/uwvlzjfk3/full/)
Cable and steerer still need a bit of trimming.
(http://s5.postimg.org/l0uizw9s7/WP_20150203_15_35_49_Pro.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/eae1qgmmb/full/)
Used lashings of Carbogrip on the seatpost and all bolts tightened with a torque wrench.
(http://s5.postimg.org/afannw3gn/WP_20150203_15_35_58_Pro.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/8aqamt1tv/full/)
Plenty of clearance with a 2.1, would probably get away with a 2.25, and no bridge to collect muck.
(http://s5.postimg.org/s6ma2civb/WP_20150203_15_36_05_Pro.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/uny19m2rn/full/)
Other side of the 42!
(http://s5.postimg.org/nyrhtlhfr/WP_20150203_15_36_15_Pro.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/cmewbt8qr/full/)
Ergon GS2 grips, not to everyones taste. I find them very comfortable particularly for marathon length races and the barends are just long enough for climbing and a change of hand position.
(http://s5.postimg.org/4i6s72mbr/WP_20150203_15_36_23_Pro.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/57pkjfmv7/full/)
Black XC and the errant cable guides!
(http://s5.postimg.org/5zs8imr2f/WP_20150203_15_37_15_Pro.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/mnjql4ltv/full/)
I'll post in a while when I have had some time actually riding it and with some feedback on the OneUp setup.
Other than that a big thumbs up for Carbonal and Jason who I was dealing with. I'd have no hesitation ordering from them again. I will be in the market for a CX bike (Black CX) later in the year but want one with bolt thru axles. They don't have one at the moment but maybe later on. I believe only one of the chinese vendors (can't remember which) has one.