Chinertown
Chinese Carbon MTB => 29er => Topic started by: phatbiek on June 09, 2025, 04:15:52 PM
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Friends,
inspired by your sub, I've started work on an XC build.
All the parts are in the post, pretty much, and I reckon we're about 6 weeks out from riding the thing.
Right now I'm looking at 10.8kg with heavy pedals, a relatively heavy crank, and a beefy fork... for aboooout £1,350.
Please take a look at the build: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BHYDROcDX72NtWL2LU9ava5PIrUHbJ2CUJcUT5Ba3V4/edit?usp=sharing
Notes:
- I used the higher end of listed weights for components... still, might work out heavier
- not strictly an xc fork, but 120mm and reliable for £150 all in? Works for me
- Used ebay to buy the frame for better (perceived?) buyer protection
- bits in yellow are yet to be ordered
- yes, it's all matte black and minimal logos
If you'd like to help:
- who is making 12 speed microspline cassettes that will take a bit of abuse?
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build looks good. not sure if you are trying to go weight weenie or stick to a budget. nothing jumps out at me as being off though.
As for MS cassettes, ZTTO makes some that are pretty good. it is hard to beat a deore 6100 cassette though. if you are going ultra light then the ZTTO version is a great option for the price. it is XTR weight at SLX prices.