To use an old shock 165x38 you have to buy this thing https://www.dirtlabs.com/trunnion-adapter-kit/
With trunnion mount there is no more axle going though the shock, just 2 bolts and bearings on the frame.

I know about dirtlabs and I know Trunnion is just 2 bolts. But I'm pretty sure I can make myself the same thing as what dirtlabs sells for cheaper. They also don't seem to deliver to Canada and don't have the parts in stock (all on back order). I just need to know the right dimensions for the bolt and the tubes. I'm pretty sure the ID of the holes are 10mm but need confirmation. I'm also pretty sure the Trunnion spacing is 54mm but need confirmation. One thing I don't know is how thick the trunnion tabs are on that frame. It would be nice if you could provide them.

Thank you!

Great! I'm glad to get good news about this frame. Definitely on my short list now.

Thank you!

Thank you numberzero for your first impressions. Please keep us informed on how things turn out after a few weeks of use.

If you like to do things by yourself, the chinese frame route is an interesting one. It's a nice project to work on and you end up with better parts. To order one, you need to contact the seller directly (in this case, Ican). You send them an email with what you want and ask for a quote.

Rubbing alcohol also works well when trying to fit those kind of grips.

Frame says PF30 so yes you need a PF30 BB. Now, will the BB work with your crank is another story. What crank do you plan to use?

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What do you mean by radical ? 

Medium size : 67° hta with 100mm fork (goes to 66° with 120mm), reach 475mm! (goes to 465 with 120mm fork)
I think it's the most extreme generic trail bike in the long,slack,low trend.

Yes and you forgot the 77° seat angle. This frame clearly is on the new trend. This is the most interesting frame for me right now in the 100-120mm travel.

And for cheaper than Shimano XT you can get the Magura MT Trail Brakeset https://www.bike24.com/p2233467.html?q=Magura%20MT%20Trail%20Brakes%20. They also got good reviews.

Their only problems seems to be they are hard to bleed and the bleed screws for the reservoirs on the lever are plastic and easy to strip (but you can get them for cheap).