Author Topic: Ordered a CS 496...  (Read 13575 times)

cwareham

Re: Ordered a CS 496...
« Reply #15 on: November 28, 2017, 08:02:08 AM »
I don't think you'd run into interference with a big chainring. I run the 30t because I'm a wimp, not because of fitment.

tripleDot

Re: Ordered a CS 496...
« Reply #16 on: December 15, 2017, 11:53:55 PM »
@cwareham, I see you had an XT "boost" crankset. I'm not familiar with it but guessing it has something to do with aligning the chain with the cogs on a boosted rear hub. Is this different from the regular XT crankset, I mean physically? Also, can I just get the regular XT and some spacers to compensate for the rear boost hubs?
July 2020 - Custom Waltly Ti 29er
Nov 2018 - Custom Waltly Ti Gravel
Apr 2018 - CS-496 29x3.0 - stripped
Feb 2018 - CS-RB01 (SS Road)
Sep 2016 - CS-RB01 (road sold)
Jun 2016 - Chinese CF XC - stripped
Mar 2016 - Haro Projekt (sold)
Feb 2008 - Jamis Durango 29 (sold)
Mar 2001 - Scott Scale (sold)

cwareham

Re: Ordered a CS 496...
« Reply #17 on: December 16, 2017, 09:55:41 AM »
It is to align with the boost spacing in the rear. I can't remember the dimension differences between boost and non boost crank, but I wouldn't count on a mismatched drivetrain working well without it unless someone markets a specific solution for adapting a non boost crank to a boost application. I'm not tuned in well enough to know off hand.

bxcc

Re: Ordered a CS 496...
« Reply #18 on: December 16, 2017, 10:24:38 AM »
Boost and Non-Boost cranksets just differ in the offset of the chain rings. It really won't matter too much as long as you have clearance between the ring and frame. In the Sram offerings, there is a 3mm difference between the two. Also, mix matching drivetrain is fine as long as the shifter and derailleur match. My wife's SC Tallboy 3 has a Sram crank with non-boost direct mount chainring, Shimano XT shifter, Shimano XT rear derailleur, and a Sram XG-1180 cassette. The shifting is excellent and precise.

tripleDot

Re: Ordered a CS 496...
« Reply #19 on: December 17, 2017, 12:44:39 AM »
Thanks for the explanation guys. That helps a lot.
July 2020 - Custom Waltly Ti 29er
Nov 2018 - Custom Waltly Ti Gravel
Apr 2018 - CS-496 29x3.0 - stripped
Feb 2018 - CS-RB01 (SS Road)
Sep 2016 - CS-RB01 (road sold)
Jun 2016 - Chinese CF XC - stripped
Mar 2016 - Haro Projekt (sold)
Feb 2008 - Jamis Durango 29 (sold)
Mar 2001 - Scott Scale (sold)

Silverado123

Re: Ordered a CS 496...
« Reply #20 on: February 16, 2018, 10:06:01 PM »
Would this be considered a more hardcore hardtail like the Kona Honzo? 

Bradshaw560

Re: Ordered a CS 496...
« Reply #21 on: February 18, 2018, 10:09:36 AM »
What bottom bracket did you use? I'm looking to get this frame but really don't want to own a bike with press fit bottom bracket. I had to get a wheels mfg threded press fit on my fatbike to finally get rid of all the creaking. I wish this frame came with a threaded bb option.

cwareham

Re: Ordered a CS 496...
« Reply #22 on: February 20, 2018, 09:38:52 PM »
Shimano XTR BB94, which inexplicibly a BB92 BB. FWIW, after a few hundred miles on the bike, I like it. Simple, light, and so far, quiet.

tripleDot

Re: Ordered a CS 496...
« Reply #23 on: February 21, 2018, 01:52:42 AM »
Does this frame have internal routing for stealth dropper post?
July 2020 - Custom Waltly Ti 29er
Nov 2018 - Custom Waltly Ti Gravel
Apr 2018 - CS-496 29x3.0 - stripped
Feb 2018 - CS-RB01 (SS Road)
Sep 2016 - CS-RB01 (road sold)
Jun 2016 - Chinese CF XC - stripped
Mar 2016 - Haro Projekt (sold)
Feb 2008 - Jamis Durango 29 (sold)
Mar 2001 - Scott Scale (sold)

cwareham

Re: Ordered a CS 496...
« Reply #24 on: February 21, 2018, 09:41:13 AM »
Yes.

apctjb

Re: Ordered a CS 496...
« Reply #25 on: February 22, 2018, 07:18:28 PM »
Nice build;

I just finished a similar bike; went with the Velobuild version of the frame (looks basically the same), XT 1 x 11 groupset, rockshox Reba fork, Farsport carbon wheels with 40mm rims, 2.6" tires, KS Integra dropper seat.  Just about 10kgs total build. I had hoped for lighter but the frame came in at 1500g rather than the advertised 1100g.

Only had it out for a couple of rides but loving it so far , the slack head angle (67.5) gives a lot of confidence on the descents, yet it climbs really well.  This one was for my wife and considering building another for me.

Did you know what your frame weighed in at?



Silverado123

Re: Ordered a CS 496...
« Reply #26 on: February 22, 2018, 07:55:57 PM »
Looks awesome!

Carbon_Dude

Re: Ordered a CS 496...
« Reply #27 on: February 24, 2018, 08:31:12 AM »
Definitely a nice looking plus bike apctjb, you should try out some 3.0 29+ tires (Chupacabras), it will make the bike feel like it can roll over anything.
2019 Stumpjumper Expert 29/27.5+
2017 Santa Cruz Stigmata
2017 Trek Stache 9.8 (29+)
2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Carbon Comp 6Fattie (27.5+) (Sold)
2016 Trek Stache 9 (29+) w/upgrades (Sold)
2014 -036 Full Suspension Chiner (Sold)
2013 -057 Hardtail Carbon Chiner (Sold)
Atlanta, GA

ottoreni

Re: Ordered a CS 496...
« Reply #28 on: February 25, 2018, 12:30:08 PM »
SWEET looking!

What size did you get? 

I want to get one of these frames, but the short front-center measurement has me confused if I should go 17.5 or 18.5 for my 5'10" height.

Thanks!

apctjb

Re: Ordered a CS 496...
« Reply #29 on: February 25, 2018, 03:53:39 PM »
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I want to get one of these frames, but the short front-center measurement has me confused if I should go 17.5 or 18.5 for my 5'10" height.

At 5-10 you could go either way. My wife's is a 17.5 and it feels a tad short in the cockpit for me at 5-11, but she has a 40mm stem. With a longer stem it could work fine.  I am ordering a 18.5 for me.