Building a new 29er under $2k AUD / 1.5k USD

[d36]

Went on another spree this morning
Everything is on the way except for wheels (still undecided on which way to go).

I ended up going 1x11 SLX instead of 1x10 XT as $484 AUD for a full groupset including brakes was just too cheap to pass up.
I most likely will replace the chainring and cassette but will leave that to later.



Weight estimate = 7.5kg without wheels

[d36]

Paid for Frame 10th
Shipped 14th
Arrived 18th

The package was so light I was genuinely worried that someone may have taken the frame from the box!
Frame looks good with no obvious problems to be found

Kinda sad that I have the full day off but other bits haven't arrived yet

I have a green/black colour scheme going on;)

[tripleDot]

You're in Australia, right?  I'm just wondering if your frame's $125 shipping cost is in AUD$ or US$.  I'm from the Philippines and my shipping was just US$50 for road bike frame/fork/seat post/2x bottle cages/head set.

Btw, loved the green color scheme.

[d36]

Yep $125 AUD or roughly $90 USD

[carbonazza]

I'm impressed by the cost of the frame, that is a great price.
Good luck for the build.

[d36]

Cheers

Got my wheels sorted
Spank oozy trail 260s
$380 AUD / 1840g

One more pic pre steerer cut

[damaz]

How's the build coming along? Look forward to more photos.

[d36]

Build is temporarily on hold due to injury

Had a nice crash and have separated my shoulder.

[tripleDot]

Ouch!  That sucks.  Get well soon.