Author Topic: XC hardtail for 2026  (Read 19370 times)

vtsteevo

Re: XC hardtail for 2026
« Reply #15 on: May 12, 2026, 10:36:17 AM »
What do you guys think about running the new UDH version of SP M05 with a 120mm fork? It would just make it a bit slacker and shorten the reach, yeah?

arnef

Re: XC hardtail for 2026
« Reply #16 on: June 05, 2026, 03:48:56 PM »
Hi, How have you gotten on with the build? I'm thinking about getting a Snake Max as well, but I've never seen a picture of anything larger than an S frame anywhere

FairlightCruz

Re: XC hardtail for 2026
« Reply #17 on: June 10, 2026, 04:20:38 PM »
Which store on AE did you buy from? I'm thinking of getting it, even though I would prefer semi-internal cabling.

aer0

Re: XC hardtail for 2026
« Reply #18 on: August 23, 2026, 07:25:26 PM »
Sorry for the slow response.

My build has gone quite well so far. Ive done a number of rides on the bike and starting to feel pretty good about it.
This bike is being built up as an XC training bike, i race XCO/XCM

Build spec so far
Frame: Snakemax
Fork: Fox 34 SC Elite
Wheels/tyres: ive run 3 differet sets but as photographed its Industry 9 hubs, DT spokes, Lightbicycle carbon rims 30mm internal w/Rekon Race 2.4" tyres
Dropper: "RACE WORK" Chineese wireless dropper
Saddle: Specialized Power 155mm
Bars/Stem:100mm -17 deg stem with a canyon XC bar - im changing this setup to find what best fits
Cranks: Deore 165mm with Xcadey PM
Drivetrain: LTWOO TX 1x12 Carbon/ Garbaruk 10-50 casette / XT chain
Brakes:Deore 4piston
Bottle cages: Supercatz


I bought the frame from the "carbomania Official Store" - this is them directly, they were great to dealwith, shipping was on time.
The internal headset routing isnt fantastic, I feel like I need to make a few tweaks to get it sitting right into the headset. The vibrtation of cables inside the frame was itinially quite loud, i'd recommend using anto vibration foam.
« Last Edit: August 23, 2026, 07:28:08 PM by aer0 »