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I bought 3 hoops from Speedsafe. 28hole assymetric 30mm deep and 28/32 hole xc marathon race set. Got them build up with Sapim D-light spokes and DT Swiss 240s hubs.  Wheelbuilder was very impress by quality, roundness and how perfectly flat they are... no wobbles. I have only used the 28/32 set for 3months and all good. No problems. We had to use a 3cross patern due no shorter spokes localy available.. all hoops was 365gr as advertised.

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29er / Re: 29er HT Choices: CS-218, CS-887-SL, MB01 or LCM904
« on: January 26, 2018, 05:27:21 AM »
Guess we will find out how long they last.

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29er / Re: 29er HT Choices: CS-218, CS-887-SL, MB01 or LCM904
« on: January 12, 2018, 03:51:50 AM »
I love bb30 and pf30. Little trick I learned from using an eccentric BB for singlespeed... apply a thick coat of Oatey® Great White® Pipe Joint Compound With PTFE around the BB shell where it interfaces with the BB (just don't get it in on the bearing seals or wipe away the excess if you do).

Also, RE: MB01... I'd stay away from anything with polymer inserts. They'll eventually dry out and crack. Get your compliance from your wheels, not a seatstay gimmick.

Just a quick Q: do you have a MB01?

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29er / Re: 29er HT Choices: CS-218, CS-887-SL, MB01 or LCM904
« on: January 09, 2018, 08:13:37 AM »
Peter just replied to my email : They have stop producing the CS-041 Sl frame. No more , nada, nothing any more.

 They now concentrate mainly on CA-057, CS- 218 SL and CS-887 SL frames. They still do MB01 frames but only in BSA and BB30, delivery end March due Chinese lunar calender holiday.

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29er / Re: 29er HT Choices: CS-218, CS-887-SL, MB01 or LCM904
« on: January 09, 2018, 12:43:36 AM »
I hear you all!

I have an PF30 “OSSB” or something Spez calls it on my Epic and i never had any creaking (i press it in myself with no compounds added). I just found that with the sideload bearing there are a very small margen between pinching the bearings and loose/ play on crank. I wish i can find a 30mm ID wavy washer to replace the cone tentioner... just to try it. 

If the frame came in a PF30 i would have taken that option but it’s eather BSA or BB30. I also came accross a XX1 DM gxp Q168 for $217 at Bike- components.de. So i figured: BSA frame with appropriate BB and this crank= good enough. (I would have liked a Q156) PF frame and BB combo are just lighter than BSA. But sometimes out choices are directed in a direction due to external influences.

Brakes wise: i have never used any other hydraulic beakes other than Shimano. (Had my fair share of whipe outs lol) What i have seen and from my fello riders localy: avid and formula sucks. SRAM guide ok but overkill for XC, always good things from Hope but far and few used localy in South Africa. I will look for a used set of hope Tech x2 and give it a try. Can always sell it on.

It’s time i broaden my horizons a bit and try some new and different equipment.

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29er / Re: 29er HT Choices: CS-218, CS-887-SL, MB01 or LCM904
« on: January 08, 2018, 08:42:07 AM »
Pulled the trigger on a CS-MB01 frame from Peter. Because of Chinese holiday and late production, frame will only be shipped end March. 19' Frame as i am 5,10 (1.78m) 87.5cm inseam.

I took the BSA frame option for GXP XX1 crank. Still second guessing my decision not taking BB30 frame.....

I will start another post for the bike build.

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29er / Re: 29er HT Choices: CS-218, CS-887-SL, MB01 or LCM904
« on: January 04, 2018, 12:30:21 AM »
I am super greatfull for all your (thats every one on this forum helping) advice.

I have never done such a big project... slightly scary this dawnting task, at least i know i am backed by an amazing group of riders.

I emailed Peter yesterday for a MB01 frame!
(If the spelling sucks sometimes... sorry.. this in my second language and this fricken small touchscreen buttons on my iphone

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29er / Re: 29er HT Choices: CS-218, CS-887-SL, MB01 or LCM904
« on: January 03, 2018, 03:30:14 PM »
 ;D ;D that’s fantastic news! Thanks

Tomorrow i am looking at a used 2014 Rockshox SID WC with a OneLock. Then i only need the frame!


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29er / Re: 29er HT Choices: CS-218, CS-887-SL, MB01 or LCM904
« on: January 03, 2018, 12:49:01 PM »
Thanks for your imput bxcc. I am in Cape Town, RSA.

I agree on the Q168 are more versatile and safe option. I pulled the trigger on a new XX1 crank GXP Q168 from Bike-components.de. On sale for €217 (thats within 60USD of used).

I also found a set of XTR M9000 brakes for same price as Hope Tech3 x2(but i will keep a keen eye for a set of these and test them when available in the used market).. weight won over modulation.

I just worry about the banyo thats crimped on the brake hose... how am i going to route the brake hose from the bottom to the headtube? 

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29er / Re: 29er HT Choices: CS-218, CS-887-SL, MB01 or LCM904
« on: January 03, 2018, 02:09:14 AM »
I used Hope Race x2 brakes for 3+ years on a bike, and a year on another bike.
They are still great.

And I buy my pads on AliExpress.

XT brakes are great and strong too, but with a more ON/OFF feel.
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I agree with “on /off” ... i wiped out a couple of times with XT 785 and XTR 9020 trail brakes ... i thought i was ok, modulating progressively more .. and them wham bam on the gravel... thinking “ What the heck just hapened”, i also have issues with my 9020 left front. I think there are an air buble in there somewhere, if my bike lay on its left side the lever goes long, if it lay on the right, lever go short. I have bled and bled and just given up after 12 months of multiply bleds and setting bitepoint bla bla bla. Time for something else.
Thanks carbonazza for heads up.

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29er / Re: 29er HT Choices: CS-218, CS-887-SL, MB01 or LCM904
« on: January 03, 2018, 02:00:37 AM »
Thanks for the headsup tripleDot

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29er / Re: 29er HT Choices: CS-218, CS-887-SL, MB01 or LCM904
« on: January 02, 2018, 11:26:54 PM »
Well said: great and hectic!

Ok i am OCD... all the info goes into the blender and just mulls around untill all the good stuff sinks to the bottom..lol

Thanks for the offer, i have a spare bar and stem.

What i do need are all of your expertese: i have only used Shimano brakes untill now and are looking at Hope Tech3 x2 or Race x2...as per the M01 build on the forum.
1. Do they last?
2.are the quality as good?
3.are any of the other manufacturers brake pads interchangable with Hope? Or can you only use Hope pads?

Crank/BB:
1. Have anyone used any other brand Crank ( not XTR or XX1) that are as light (+-550g or less) and as strong/ durable for simmiliar price? I see Bike components.de have a special on XX1 GXP Q168 for €217 (with this crank i can use any frame with the appropriate BB)
2. Can i go Q156 on the MB01 and 062 frames or should i stick to 168?

Happy holidays!



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29er / Re: 29er HT Choices: CS-218, CS-887-SL, MB01 or LCM904
« on: January 02, 2018, 05:27:06 AM »
Sorry for late reply.. been working and traveling  .. and working. Hope all had a wonderfull Christmas...May you all have a blessed year ahead.

Thanks Wal-ter for the links

I have starter buying good condition used parts for the build. I try and read as much as possible about Hardtail bikes (pro’s & cons) and issues buyers had.

For some reason i am leaning towards Peter’s MB01 frame.. maybe because some had issues with the 062 cracking at the seat stay/ seat tube interphase....i like the vibration dampers, the cross brace in the seat tube. Yes it have a 5mm longer Chainstay and 31.6mm seat tube. (I havn’t been on my exel sheet lately to look at the geometry... (TT length).

Once i have most of my parts , i’ll pull the trigger om a frame.

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29er / Re: 29er HT Choices: CS-218, CS-887-SL, MB01 or LCM904
« on: December 19, 2017, 05:38:10 AM »
Thanks mtb2223, yes Kudu’s to Peter, but at nearly twice the price the 062 from Sobato or Workswell are such a good option.

Yes 218 very light, MB01 proven bombproof, 887-SL.. no reviews... M009 also proven and good. 256 had issues.. sorted just like 062, 041 out of production at moment. I saw the Leadnovo on Alix, but no reviews on forums that i have seen. I see there are a company Courage Carbon and Carbon Material Store selling MB01 on Alix for USD520 (no paint). Then there are Smile Team that sells what looks like 062, Trident Trust thay clains T1000  and very simmular to 062, but they cant tell what tyre size the frame take. BXT looks like M009.

Sobato also have an 062 with external cable routing.

Lots of options  :o

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29er / Re: 29er HT Choices: CS-218, CS-887-SL, MB01 or LCM904
« on: December 19, 2017, 05:09:47 AM »
Thanks Rick64, glad to hear your good news, yes i spoke to Tommy. Very helpfull... they have not shipped in 10 days now... but i a getting black decals for free, so i will patiently await shipping. Bought via Alix with p/protection and no paypal fees!

Order some extra spokes for front and rear wheel, I only had one spare arrive with the wheels so had to order more separately.

Thanks, i’ll get them laced localy on DT Swiss 240s hubs with XD driver and sapim CX-rays. . Unfortunately not straight pull... i bought them used (after a year the privious owner wrecked his frame and both hoops.. insurence gave him a boost fame and rimms) for a 1/4 of new price.

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