IP-057 Build

[outriding9800]

I have just completed my IP-057 (from iPlay)..

Build is as follows:

XT groupset (w/180mm Icetech rotors.. i am fat so i need all the help i can get)
Thomson seat/stem
IPLAY carbon bar
IPLAY headset
SEAT (old clunker i had laying around.. will replace shortly)
IP-057 BSA / 19" / 142x12
Fork IPLAY IP-FK-052
Tires RARA 2.2 (yes i know i have a set of SB8 on it but it will be removed later).. I am running tubes.. never made the switch to tubeless
Rims Light Bicycle RM2902
Spokes DT Swiss Revo
Nipples DT Swiss Alloy (i did use nipple washers from bikehubstore)
Hubs BikeHubstore F:MTB180  R:MTB270

total weight (on a digital bathroom scale) 21.8 lbs





Ride impressions:

This thing just wants to roll.. it seems like it has a motor on it on the downhills
On the smooth flat sections it seems really planted just turn and it turns feels like it is on rails.
Climbs like a goat.. it is ridiculous.
When it gets really rooty/rocky it is a rough ride.. gotta learn to pick good lines.. might be something to do with me running tubes @ 33psi (again i need to loose a few lbs)..

Build:

Ugg had to break the lines and i spilled too much fluid so i had to bleed the rear line..
Other than that it was nothing fancy just went together with no other issues.
Wheels came out ~1570grams and built fairly easy.

Things i would have changed:

Tires: something a bit wider..
Other than that nothing.

[Sussed.]

Nice work !

Very clean looking.

[kingchickenstrip]

Looks really nice! How much do you weight if you don't mind me asking?   

Go tubeless you'll never go back!!

[Vipassana]

Man, another rigid fork!  I need to get off my butt and install mine.  I've been itching to try it. 

The build looks great.  Except for that seat! 

[outriding9800]

i am 215... when i was racing alot i was down to 170.... if i go under 170 i was slower..

gahh.. i know about the seat.. but it has my butt grove in it and it is comfy

[325racer]

Looks good.  I'm about the same weight with hopes to hit 200 at best.

When looking at seats check out Ergon, pricy, but I'm loving mine.

[Digi]

i know about the seat.. but it has my butt grove in it and it is comfy

The seat is the most personal part of a bike. I think it's great that you have a badass bike with the "exact saddle you prefer". It might just start a trend =]