Workswell WCB-M-062

[rapsac]

I run full hose, entering from the left(1x setup) on the 062.
However on the 256 I had to drill to run full hose.
I prefer this option since most of the year I ride on muddy trails.
But on the 041, I was not sure drilling it would work so I kept it as designed with hose fragments, and bare cable inside.

Ok, thanks (and other posters as well). Will use a Jagwire Elite MTB kit first and see if it works. If it doesn't, I can always drill out the hole and use continuous outer shift cable.

[ottoreni]

I used parts of an old Avid FlaK Jacket Cable set, new housing, and some black tubing.

I ran regular housing outside the frame.  Inside the frame I used a black tubing I picked up from McMaster Carr ... http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-plastic-and-rubber-tubing/=136lp7e

I used the transition ends from the Flak Jacket  to connect the two types of cables.

See the picture I attached of the Flak Jacket.  Instead of the red tubing, I use the black tubing that is much more durable than the red stuff Avid would use, that is what the cable derailleur cabe is running inside while it travels through the frame.

[rapsac]

Will use a Jagwire Elite MTB kit first and see if it works. If it doesn't, I can always drill out the hole and use continuous outer shift cable.

So, decided to use full length housing for the rear derailleur. Required some minor drilling in the plastic cable spacer underneath the BB.
Anti-rattle zip ties on brake hose and shift cable every 10 cm in the downtube, took me 1 hour to thread.


Getting somewhere. Old dirty wheels to see how it looks.

[activ3]

Started building this bike for my girlfriend so she'd have something decent to ride, and it ended up snowballing pretty bad. I spent over twice my initial budget, but it sure is a fun bike  I have a 95-120mm Talas fork on the way that I'm going to try out as well. I also plan on going with a 27.5 30mm ID wheelset and 2.8 rocket ron's to give 27.5+ a try.

BB92 M-062 Frame
Raceface Next SL crankset with 32t NW and Cinch BB
Tioga plastic pedals
Atomik Carbon Trail rims laced to I9 Torch hubs
Maxxis Ardent 2.4 front and Ikon 2.2 rear
XX 10spd cassette
Zee shifter and derailleur
Formula C1 Brakeset with 160mm Formula rotors
Fox 32 100mm fork
Easton Haven Carbon 711mm bar
Straighline 50mm stem
ESI Chunky grips
eBay carbon seat post and quick release clamp
Charge Spoon saddle
X10SL Chain

21.1lbs

[Carbon_Dude]

Looks nice, I bet she will really like it.

[bxcc]

New wheels on the 062 Singlespeed. Weight dropped from 1765 grams to 1575 grams.

Total bike weight is down to 21.1 with heavy SLX trail pedals. My goal is to eventually get it below 20 with pedals but I think it's going to be tough without dropping a crap ton of money. I know the stem is one relatively cheap place I could save some weight as it's an OEM stem from my daughters GT Avalanche. The other place is the crankset. I could loose 100 to 150 grams by going with a Sram carbon direct mount setup or 250 grams with a RF NEXT sl crank. But those will be $200 or $400. The seatpost weighs in at 240g, I'm not sure I can save a whole lot there and still have some setback.

So with my wife's build almost wrapped up and starting to collect parts for the builds for my 2 daughters, I don't think there is much bike money left for me. 

[activ3]

New wheels on the 062 Singlespeed. Weight dropped from 1765 grams to 1575 grams.

Total bike weight is down to 21.1 with heavy SLX trail pedals. My goal is to eventually get it below 20 with pedals but I think it's going to be tough without dropping a crap ton of money. I know the stem is one relatively cheap place I could save some weight as it's an OEM stem from my daughters GT Avalanche. The other place is the crankset. I could loose 100 to 150 grams by going with a Sram carbon direct mount setup or 250 grams with a RF NEXT sl crank. But those will be $200 or $400. The seatpost weighs in at 240g, I'm not sure I can save a whole lot there and still have some setback.

So with my wife's build almost wrapped up and starting to collect parts for the builds for my 2 daughters, I don't think there is much bike money left for me. 

I scored my Next cranks on Pinkbike for $250 including the chainring. They're a couple years old but in great shape. With the release of the new G4 Next SLs the older ones have dropped in price a bit. I was extremely impressed with how stiff and light they were. My eBay carbon seatpost weighed in at 215g and if I recall correctly it was $21 shipped but it has no setback. My girlfriend is short as well so we trimmed about 3.5" off of it so it's even lighter now.

[mr_manny]

Bxcc,
Now that both of your Workswell bikes weight about the same...which one is your favorite?

Congrats on the build

[bxcc]

Bxcc,
Now that both of your Workswell bikes weight about the same...which one is your favorite?

Congrats on the build

That's a tough one. One has skinny wheels, no gears, and a suspension fork while the other has chubby tires, 1x10 gearing and a rigid fork. I'm not sure I can say right now as I really haven't given the plus bike a proper chance. The bike is perfect for it's intention and I have had some great rides on it, but most of it's summer riding as been done by my wife who absolutely loves it. So far, I have to give credit to the SS. 

[Jar_head]

Little Update from my bike. I had to remove the remote control on that fork, because the Pushloc failed after 4 hours of racing (1 hour in heavy rain).
I switched to XTR shifting, since the XX1 derailleur was creaking. So no more Gripshift  With that I changed the grips from Extralite (7 grams) to heavier Ritchey WCS True Grip (44 grams), cause I have problems with my left hand. They will hopefully provide a better (painfree) ride.
The weight did not change pretty much.. it's about 8,54 kg (=18.83 lbs).

[ottoreni]

WOW!
That is one nice looking ride!

I have to get some pictures of my whip up soon!

[activ3]

Looks nice, I bet she will really like it.

Thanks!

Just did my first ride on the 062 and I'm extremely impressed. My main rig is an Ibis Ripley and I haven't been on a hardtail in a while so I was a bit weary of what to expect. I put the new 95-120 Talas fork on it and took it out to a familiar 7 mile single track loop to shake it down. The rear end wasn't nearly as harsh as I imagined it'd be and the bike accelerates and climbs like a goat! Even over a few 2-3ft drops and jumps to flat the bike was solid and eager to keep accelerating. I'm stoked to see how different it is when the new 27.5+ wheel and tire setup arrive.

[Jar_head]

WOW!
That is one nice looking ride!

I have to get some pictures of my whip up soon!

Thanks 
Next changes will concern the brakes. I ordered some lighter screws.. and I will try to build carbon brake lever clamps on my own 

[activ3]

Had my local sign shop cut me some frame decals!

[Carbon_Dude]

Workswell by name... Works really well when riding .