So I talked to the graphics people today. I'm going hand the frame over to them (stripped down) before I complete the build. They are working up an idea of what needs to be done to protect the paint. I'll let everyone know details as soon as I get some.

I slapped the parts together to get an idea.  I ordered the last few tools, parts and tires yesterday. Only thing i still need to figure out is the rear shock bushings. The control knob/dial for the rear shock touches or almost touches the frame. I'm thinking about getting offset bushings to move dial off the frame. I also need to figure out the bushing sizes. I ordered a digital caliper to get exact measurements.  Here's a snapshot from my phone.

I'll be pulling it all back down and documenting the build soon.

So I'm going to start off by saying that I'm probably going to need some help figuring this out. Secondly I'd like to thank Peter at xmcarbonspeed.com / carbonspeedbikes.com for his help getting me all the things I need.

Important Build Notes

• Rear shock bushing sizes- 20.2mm wide with 8mm bolt and 50mm wide with 8mm bolt.
  I'd recommend getting offset bushings even if you're not wanting to change the geometry. The offset, if both bushings are aimed in the same direction away from the seat tube, will help with any clearance issues with the shock. The control dial on the Manitou McLeod comes in contact with the frame just slightly with normal center drilled bushings. (https://www.offsetbushings.com/)
• The cable routing is pretty bad as far as having the shift cable housing running under the bottom bracket shell. Just keep that in mind. It won't bother me too much, but I know some people won't like it.
• If you are getting custom paint and going with a matte finish, have them put a coat or two of matte clear coat on it. The matte paint is fragile.
• The DH940C rims were super easy to mount tubeless. One layer of Orange Seal tape and 1 16g CO2 got it started enough for me to hook up my pump and pop it the rest of the way on. After I got the tire on the rim, I deflated the tire, removed valve core and injected sealant. No leaks at all. I'll post tire clearance photos when the rear tire comes in.
• Rear rotor size is 180mm, not 160mm as listed.
  

I'll keep editing this post and updating it with anything new that comes up.

Very nice color!

Who painted it for you?

How much?


Regards.

Peter painted it for me for a for bucks. I forget how much but it was less than $100. I'll have specifics in my build thread when i start it.

Here's some pics of the frame and my rims. The frame is being painted pantone 299c blue and the rims are pantone 809c yellow/green. The rims look really yellow in the pics and less of neon yellow/green I was hoping for, but whatever, not a super big deal to me. I'll have a decal set made at my local vinyl wrap place and match it to the yellow. I ended up going with a Manitou Magnum Pro 140mm 27.5 plus fork and a Manitou McLeod rear shock. Cockpit is all Deity black and blue. Sram X0 rear derailleur, X1 shifter, Sram Descendant 30T 170mm gxp boost crank, Sram 1175 10-42 cassette, Sram Team GXP BB, Reverb Stealth 125mm dropper. Rims are the down hill 29's with DTSwiss 350/36T upgraded hubs. Tires are Minion SS 2.3 rear and DHF 2.5 front. I'll take my own pics when the frame shows up.

Shoot Peter an email about pricing. He is quick to respond.

Quote from: Le Duke on April 06, 2017, 06:20:53 PM

Looks like Lamere is selling a version of this frame. About a third of the way down the page.

https://www.lamerecycles.com/deals

That is exactly same CS-FS27 frame

 They fit a 2.35. That means the minion ss is going in the rear of mine.