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29er / Re: New IP-057 Build
« on: November 21, 2014, 01:42:59 PM »
I received a similar note today, indicating my IP-057 would ship some time next week... We shall see.
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29er / Re: John's IP-057 build - first bike build ever
« on: November 20, 2014, 05:45:10 AM »
Moral dilemma -
Sent Peter a request for an update. My 057 still hasn't been made. Asked if there was an IP-256 he could substitute. He said there was, and I'd have to pay almost the full cost difference between the two.
Starting to get really frustrated... What would you do? I haven't looked too much at the 256...
Sent Peter a request for an update. My 057 still hasn't been made. Asked if there was an IP-256 he could substitute. He said there was, and I'd have to pay almost the full cost difference between the two.
Starting to get really frustrated... What would you do? I haven't looked too much at the 256...
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29er / Re: New IP-057 Build
« on: November 17, 2014, 06:09:13 PM »After exchanging emails with Peter at XMI-Play for a bout a week i found it could be as much as 45 day before shipping.
Welcome to the party!!! I'm on day 35 of what was originally projected to be 20-25 days...
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29er / Re: John's IP-057 build - first bike build ever
« on: November 11, 2014, 02:01:55 PM »Ouch, damn. Sorry to hear that. You're at least getting updates that there is no update? For my first attempt at a road frame it was three weeks during which there was no communication and then when I contacted them I was told that what I wanted was out of stock and they started asking me questions. Uh - why weren't you asking me those questions earlier?
I echo the sentiments that whomever figures out to pair these frames with good communication, good websites, and good information - will clean up.
I can't say zero communications, but it's definitely lacking. I received the wheels 18 days after I placed the order. I sent Peter a note indicating I got the wheels, and asked what the status was of the frame. I got no response. Waited a few days, and sent another request, got a same-day response indicating that the frame still wasn't fabbed up.
I'm not mad, just a little bummed out. I was thinking/hoping I could get it finished before it started getting cold/messy outside here, but temps in the next week are dropping into the 30's (Fahrenheit), along with rain/snow so I'm thinking the season is over.
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29er / Re: John's IP-057 build - first bike build ever
« on: November 10, 2014, 11:35:11 AM »
Today's update: zilch. Nada. Bupkis.
Frame still hasn't been fabbed. Was told 20-25 days from October 13th to coming back in stock. Getting frustrated
In good news, though, I added another 1/2 bottle of Stan's to each wheel and they've now held air going on 4 days. I'm pretty sure I shorted the amount I put into each tire because when I reached the end of each bottle there was a pretty good slug of latex in the nozzle of each bottle. An extra 1/2 bottle (about 1 oz) seemed to do the trick.
Ordered a bike stand to help make things easier once the d**n frame gets here.
Frame still hasn't been fabbed. Was told 20-25 days from October 13th to coming back in stock. Getting frustrated
In good news, though, I added another 1/2 bottle of Stan's to each wheel and they've now held air going on 4 days. I'm pretty sure I shorted the amount I put into each tire because when I reached the end of each bottle there was a pretty good slug of latex in the nozzle of each bottle. An extra 1/2 bottle (about 1 oz) seemed to do the trick.
Ordered a bike stand to help make things easier once the d**n frame gets here.
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29er / Re: John's IP-057 build - first bike build ever
« on: November 04, 2014, 07:07:38 PM »
Stony creek?
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29er / Re: John's IP-057 build - first bike build ever
« on: November 03, 2014, 01:08:04 PM »
I'm downriver (Grosse Ile), but I have to head north to ride anywhere with more than a few feet of elevation change. Worked this weekend at Hines Park with a few of the MMBA guys on the new trails they're putting there.
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29er / Re: John's IP-057 build - first bike build ever
« on: November 03, 2014, 09:02:41 AM »
Most everywhere I ride around here (Southeast MI) is hard-pack and fast. There are a few exceptions - Island Lake is very sandy - but for the most part I feel like these should be good. Anything's better than the Vee Rubber Mission's I have on my fatbike (horrible).
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29er / Re: John's IP-057 build - first bike build ever
« on: November 03, 2014, 07:07:09 AM »
Well, they're finally holding air. With tires (Kenda Small Block 8s, 2.1" width) and sealant, front weighs in at 1550g and the rear at 1960g.
Now, if only Peter will get back to me on the frame. Today is day 25 of the 20-25 day back in stock window...
Now, if only Peter will get back to me on the frame. Today is day 25 of the 20-25 day back in stock window...
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29er / Re: John's IP-057 build - first bike build ever
« on: November 01, 2014, 07:09:14 PM »
Thanks, everyone. I was able to trim a little of the gorilla tape and re-seat the beads. I bought two of the small Stan's bottles and dumped one in each after removing the cores. We shall see how well it seals up. Seems like I was only able to get to about 20 psi before it started bubbling out.
And I apologize in advance for a lot of what may be dumb questions. Never put a bike together myself and everything I've owned have been Craigslist specials.
And I apologize in advance for a lot of what may be dumb questions. Never put a bike together myself and everything I've owned have been Craigslist specials.
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29er / John's IP-057 build - first bike build ever
« on: November 01, 2014, 10:11:09 AM »
Well, parts are rolling in, so I figured I'd start this because I am going to have a *TON* of questions. Build list:
I am new to bike-building, but am pretty mechanically inclined, so I don't envision too many problems, especially with your help and a few riding buddies at work.
So, as I await the frame (should get back in stock in China in the next week), I started putting the wheels together. Went to LBS to pick up some Stan's valve stems and sealant. After watching some of the videos on the Stan's web site, I went ahead and mounted the tires (no rim strips yet) and couldn't get the beads to seat for the life of me. Second attempt was after running Gorilla tape sticky side down, and was much better, but without sealant they wouldn't hold air for more than 15s. Most of the leakage was around the bead, at least according to the soapy water. So my questions:
1) Is that an okay method of DIY rim strips or is there a better method?
2) Am I good to go ahead and throw the Stans in the tire and inflate?
Gotta admit, they look pretty good:
- IP-057 frame, Matte, BSA bottom bracket, 17.5" from XMIPlay
- Neco headset, seatpost, chain stay protector from XMIPlay
- Shimano 2x10 XT Drivetrain, XT brakes from Ribble
- IP-M23C wheels on red Novatec hubs with red spoke nipples, from XMIPlay
- red RaceFace Turbine riser bar
- RockShox 30 Gold 120mm travel
- Kenda Small Block 8
I am new to bike-building, but am pretty mechanically inclined, so I don't envision too many problems, especially with your help and a few riding buddies at work.
So, as I await the frame (should get back in stock in China in the next week), I started putting the wheels together. Went to LBS to pick up some Stan's valve stems and sealant. After watching some of the videos on the Stan's web site, I went ahead and mounted the tires (no rim strips yet) and couldn't get the beads to seat for the life of me. Second attempt was after running Gorilla tape sticky side down, and was much better, but without sealant they wouldn't hold air for more than 15s. Most of the leakage was around the bead, at least according to the soapy water. So my questions:
1) Is that an okay method of DIY rim strips or is there a better method?
2) Am I good to go ahead and throw the Stans in the tire and inflate?
Gotta admit, they look pretty good:
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29er / Re: Help with components - build on a budget
« on: October 13, 2014, 01:20:51 PM »Where did you find the weight for the Kenda tires? On the Jenson USA site they are showing 671g +/-30g. Is that weight for a 29er 2.1 tire? That is light and cheeeep!
Not sure where I found it, but yes that's the 2.1.
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29er / Re: Help with components - build on a budget
« on: October 13, 2014, 08:41:58 AM »
Thanks, all.. I'm committed now -
$1300 to XMIPlay
$575 to Ribble
$600 to Amazon...
I'll start up another thread when I get to building, which probably won't be until Christmas-time.. I know I'm going to have TONS of questions.
$1300 to XMIPlay
$575 to Ribble
$600 to Amazon...
I'll start up another thread when I get to building, which probably won't be until Christmas-time.. I know I'm going to have TONS of questions.
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29er / Re: Help with components - build on a budget
« on: October 09, 2014, 07:06:34 PM »
Thanks for the advice. I was trying to go "bulletproof" on the wheelset, hence the Flows. I was also comparing Arch EX, but at the same price and same weight I figured it wouldn't hurt. Are these Novatech hubs reliable? I need to do some comparison between light-bicycle and xmiplay...
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29er / Re: Help with components - build on a budget
« on: October 09, 2014, 09:31:03 AM »
Well, I've come to the conclusion that $2000 was wishful thinking 
I've spent the last few weeks shopping around, and here's what I've come up with:
What are your thoughts? The XT Groupset is 2x10, and although I could've gotten closer to $2k going with SLX, what's another $150? Also, there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of Flyxii love, mostly xmiplay? Why is that? Last question - is there an "idiot's guide" or walkthrough for building from scratch? I'm mechanically inclined, but I'd rather do something once than screw up step 1 and not realizing it til step 10...
I've spent the last few weeks shopping around, and here's what I've come up with:
What are your thoughts? The XT Groupset is 2x10, and although I could've gotten closer to $2k going with SLX, what's another $150? Also, there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of Flyxii love, mostly xmiplay? Why is that? Last question - is there an "idiot's guide" or walkthrough for building from scratch? I'm mechanically inclined, but I'd rather do something once than screw up step 1 and not realizing it til step 10...