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Chinese Carbon MTB => 29er => Topic started by: chetg on May 21, 2017, 10:58:29 PM

Title: "Better Late Than Never" 057-er
Post by: chetg on May 21, 2017, 10:58:29 PM

Very happy with Peter's 057 with just a few rides under the belt. Thank you all for the archived information here -- went with the older 057 frame to work with something tried and true for my first build.

• Frame: 057 XL
• Wheel/hub: Stans Arch Mk3 (26mm internal); DT Swiss 350
• Tires: Ardent 2.25
• Fork: RS SID XX 100mm
• Shifter/Mech: XT
• Bar: Thomson trail carbon
• Stem: RaceFace 60mm
• Brakes: SLX
• Rotors: XT 180/160
• Cranks: 180mm XT
• Chainring: OneUp Oval 32T
• Cassette: Sunrace 11-46
• Chain: SRAM PC-X1
• Seatpost/saddle: Ritchey carbon and Synchros seat from old bike

For reference this setup came out to 23.5 lbs. After this set of Ardents I will look for something a little lighter. Also, the cassette is an anchor, however I love the range so far and it is a great price.  All suggestions welcome! :)

Title: Re: "Better Late Than Never" 057-er
Post by: Carbon_Dude on May 22, 2017, 05:54:05 AM

Nice color!

Title: Re: "Better Late Than Never" 057-er
Post by: Sitar_Ned on May 22, 2017, 10:09:47 AM

Very nice build. Looks like Yeti turquoise.

And I think the 057 is a very smart choice.. been beating on mine for a few years now.. very proven frame, as you know.

Title: Re: "Better Late Than Never" 057-er
Post by: adbl on May 22, 2017, 11:47:34 AM

Nice build! As others have said i've been beating mine up for about a year now and no issues. As a matter of fact i had 3 wrecks on it this weekend (WTF!!!) with no marks or cracks  ;D

Title: Re: "Better Late Than Never" 057-er
Post by: ebeaupre on December 06, 2017, 07:19:42 PM

Nice build.  Love the color.