Hi,

I've been searching through this forum and mtbr for some time and finally decided to commit to the idea of a CN carbon FS. I look here for advise on my build, and will post updates regarding the outcome of it. I have no previous background in building my own bikes, so this will a first.

The bike will be used for XC and some light trail in the Danish forrests. I plan to do this on a low budget, and focus on having a stable platform for future upgrades. I have taken inspiration from Sissypants and temporarily decided upon the Pro-mance 7007-II 29" boost as the frame best suited for my needs (unless you can convince me otherwise). As for the build, these are the spare parts that will be used:

• Crank: Raceface Aeffect
• Shiftet: XT m8000
• Brakes: XT m8000 with 180mm disc front/rear
• Rear derailleur: SLX m8000
• Dropper: BrandX 120mm with random seat
• MAYBE Cassette: SLX 11spd (Considering Sunrace mx8 11spd black

Im a looking for advise regarding what to buy, and what i will miss. I've been looking at the following:

• Frame: Pro-mance 7007-II 29" boost T700 in size L (i am 183cm, 85kg)
• Shock: Fox float 100mm 165x38: 100 euro USED
• Handlebar: flat 720: 12,23 euro https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Mountain-bike-3K-full-carbon-handlebar-Flat-carbon-bicycle-handlebar-MTB-bike-parts-31-8/2038499486.html
• Fork: Manitou Machete 120 boost: 240,55 euro https://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/manitou-machete-ts-air-29-120-tapered-sl-boost-801394
• Cassette: Sunrace 11-46 mx8: 52,5 euro https://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/sunrace-mx8-11-speed-cassette-11-46-535478
• Headset: ZTTO 52-42mm 1-1/8 to 1-1/2: 16 euro https://de.aliexpress.com/item/ZTTO-4252ST-MTB-Fahrrad-Stra-e-Fahrrad-Headset-42-41-8-52mm-1-1-8-1/32877785832.html?spm=a2g0x.search0603.3.89.386270da9tL3Mv&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_2_10065_10068_319_317_10696_10084_453_10083_454_10618_10304_10307_10820_10821_537_10302_536_10902_10059_10884_10887_321_322_10103%2Csearchweb201603_56%2CppcSwitch_0&algo_pvid=5346e245-7d40-4218-94bd-ee2d3d626ea1&algo_expid=5346e245-7d40-4218-94bd-ee2d3d626ea1-11
• Clamp: ZTTO clamp 31.8I: 2 euro https://de.aliexpress.com/item/ZTTO-Aluminum-Alloy-Ultralight-Road-Bike-MTB-Mountain-Bicycle-Seat-Post-Seatpost-Clamp-31-8mm-34/32830190997.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.1.481a2f67sh1Wk2&s=p&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_2_10065_10068_319_317_10696_10084_453_10083_454_10618_10304_10307_10820_10821_537_10302_536_10902_10059_10884_10887_321_322_10103%2Csearchweb201603_56%2CppcSwitch_0&algo_pvid=64f409ea-078b-41f8-b15b-42cb6036d3ca&algo_expid=64f409ea-078b-41f8-b15b-42cb6036d3ca-0
• Thru-axle (rear): Pro-mance: 12 euro
• Wheels: waiting for a good deal.

I seek advise regarding the BB, stem and chainring. I've found this BB that i consider: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/ZTTO-CERAMIC-BB209-BB92-BB90-BB86-Press-Fit-Bottom-Brackets-for-Road-Mountain-bike-Shimano-24mm/32829137185.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.12.50d81f39ErRVXC&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10065_10068_319_317_10696_10084_453_10083_454_10618_10304_10307_10820_10821_537_10302_536_10902_10059_10884_10887_321_322_10103,searchweb201603_56,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=460d443b-3e45-49c2-bdce-2f427f5a83ba-1&algo_pvid=460d443b-3e45-49c2-bdce-2f427f5a83ba for 19 euro. As for the stem i have no clue yet. I'm also a bit confused regarding the chainring and offset to compensate for boost - hope to get some clarification on the matter.

Any comments regarding the build is welcome (especially if i've forgotten anything), but please bear in mind that this is intended to be low budget no weight weenie build but serve as a great platform for some years to come. I will most likely post some questions within this post if the internet does not hold an explicit answer

Have a great day!