BXT 24" build

[jefflinde]

Finally have most of the parts in for my daughters 24" build.  I am using the BXT hardtail 24 model. I requested it to be a raw unpainted frame and they were able to accommodate that. Very happy as it came stripped and sanded ready to paint.  Wheels are built, went with Stans Crest 24" as they were the lightest option I could find. Paired to novatec 411/412 hub set and Pilar 1420 spoke, the wheels came in at sub 1200g. Very happy with that.  For the fork I went with a 26" Reba.  Found a new old stock one at a good price. Weight was 1700g with an uncut steerer.  Only it has no damper adjustment. We will see how that works out. I went with the usual elita seat post, toseek bars and uno stem.  Shimano deore drivetrain and brakes will finish it off. Based on my maths I am looking at a bit over 19lbs.

[Ludo]

Nice, looking forward to finish product as I will be doing the same for my son in a few months.

[jefflinde]

Finally built.  super happy with the outcome.  waiting for a few things to finalize it like her actual stem and grips.  just borrowing from other bikes for the moment.  total build as pictured with chunky pedals is 19.2 lbs.

[Ludo]

That’s a nice light weight bike, 4lbs less than my son’s 20s I am sure it makes for a more enjoyable and contrôlable ride.
I’ll put the built together during 11/11 sales.

[tbgallant]

Jeff,

Full build picture didn't seem to work, can you try again?

What did you go with for the drivetrain/crank? 

[Chris948]

Jeff,

Full build picture didn't seem to work, can you try again?

What did you go with for the drivetrain/crank?

Ali goldix 140mm for less than $40 are perfect for this bike.

[Ludo]

For those interested, that frame is currently discounted here (can request no stickers):
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPWFqyU

[jefflinde]

I went with the Deore M6100 shifter and derailleur and then an 11-36 cassette and the Gold 140mm cranks. 

that frame looks great.  like the paint with bare carbon as well.

[jefflinde]

I have added gold stem spacers and the gold wolf tooth lock on grips.  also an Uno stem with ti bolts of course.   my daughter loves it.  have not had it off road yet but the 24" wheels are so much faster than her 20" wheels.  much better of bumps and sticks. 

[Ludo]

Awesome built as well! What is the minimum seat height?

[jefflinde]

I think it is like 28". My daughter needed 29" and it was able to do it.  The bigger issue is the frame stand over is about that so she does not have much room.  But she can ride it around this fall and in the spring we can get after it off road.

[Ludo]

I wish there was some descent budget 24” fork with 50-60mm travel to lower the from some and reduce the stand over. Almost tempted to try some of the cheap Chinese options, bucklos/bolany

[jefflinde]

I wish there was some descent budget 24” fork with 50-60mm travel to lower the from some and reduce the stand over. Almost tempted to try some of the cheap Chinese options, bucklos/bolany

agreed.  i have been looking for an option to make the 100mm reba i have and 80mm fork but no luck.  it even has a different air shaft than the normal one.  i pulled it apart and checked. 

[Chris948]

I wish there was some descent budget 24” fork with 50-60mm travel to lower the from some and reduce the stand over. Almost tempted to try some of the cheap Chinese options, bucklos/bolany

It's childs play on 15 year old reba dual airs. The two I bought are about 120mm, but have a spacer to reduce it to 100mm. I 3d printer another spacer to shrink them to 80mm forks. Took $2 and 1 hour.

[Ludo]

I never played with spacers but doesn’t that just affect the travel on the compressed side of the stroke, acting like a stop? What I was thinking was reducing the stroke length so that both lower and uppers could be shorter, to minimize the overall length and allowed a lower front end