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April 05, 2019, 03:04:43 AM 		1
Re: Suggestions to bring a build under $2k - ICAN P9 Frame So i agree that you started a little high with the frame but what a lot of guys on this forum are unwilling to try that i have tried and know people to have tried is buy all parts from aliexpress.  Most people on this forum stop on the frame.... they think that that is the only corner worth cutting because of the stigma of fox and rock shox.  I do think that such a build is still possible but you will have to do a ton of research.  There is a company on aliexpress that sells shocks called Himalo and having worked in a bike shop for many years and taken apart many shocks in my day cannot tell you a single difference between Himalo and other name brand shocks.  It wouldnt surprise me if they are the same thing.  I have ran them for a little over six months and they are incredible. for 180 USD  you can buy himalo shocks at 100 to 200 mil travel and they are incredible. that would save you a ton of money.
October 13, 2020, 05:11:37 PM 		1
Re: Help me doublecheck my nooby first enduro build FM10 The fork is questionable to say the least. I would trade a carbon wheels expense and put the money in the fork.
October 15, 2020, 02:57:00 PM 		1
Re: Help me doublecheck my nooby first enduro build FM10 I've seen so many SX derailleurs shatter along the fixing bolt area. Just be aware that it is a known and very common issue with SX and to a lesser extent NX as well. Personally I'd recommend the new 11 speed  Deore stuff if you can find it for a reasonable price, or just set aside some cash knowing at some point there's a chance you'll want to replace it with a GX derailleur.

I also can't recommend going with pedals with titanium axles. Even really nice ti axle pedals tend to snap all the time. For similar money you can probably get some knockoff RaceFace Chester nylon pedals with alloy axles that are going to be around the same weight anyway.

I agree with the other poster... cheap wheels a nice suspension are the way to go.
October 15, 2020, 03:14:00 PM 		1
Re: Help me doublecheck my nooby first enduro build FM10 I hate to say this on the Chinertown forum, but I think you'd be better off with a used lowish end FS bike for $1500 or a nice used hardtail for that much.  Everything you have is the cheapest of the cheap. 
October 15, 2020, 03:30:46 PM 		1
Re: Help me doublecheck my nooby first enduro build FM10
Quote from: Jotegr on October 15, 2020, 03:14:00 PM
...I also can't recommend going with pedals with titanium axles. Even really nice ti axle pedals tend to snap all the time.

I have two pairs of Time Atac pedals with Ti axles for years.
Maintaining them regularly and don't see any wear.

I tried Chinese ones, not the same story.
After a few months the axles were seriously sheared at contact points with bearings and bushing.

Where did you see them snap usually?
Is it something you could see coming by inspecting them?
October 15, 2020, 03:46:25 PM 		1
Re: Help me doublecheck my nooby first enduro build FM10
Quote from: acedeuce802 on October 15, 2020, 03:30:46 PM
I hate to say this on the Chinertown forum, but I think you'd be better off with a used lowish end FS bike for $1500 or a nice used hardtail for that much.  Everything you have is the cheapest of the cheap.
Don't you think Chinese components improve?
There are some brands that start to become something.
And such build could be seen as a starting point, that can then be upgraded if necessary later.
October 15, 2020, 03:54:58 PM 		1
Re: Help me doublecheck my nooby first enduro build FM10
Quote from: carbonazza on October 15, 2020, 03:46:25 PM
I have two pairs of Time Atac pedals with Ti axles for years.
Maintaining them regularly and don't see any wear.

I tried Chinese ones, not the same story.
After a few months the axles were seriously sheared at contact points with bearings and bushing.

Where did you see them snap usually?
Is it something you could see coming by inspecting them?

I don't think it's something you can usually see coming. To be honest most of my experience comes from the handful of more popular brands in North America (which Time is not). This is also from someone who has worked in a shop for a number of years, and before that attended several years of an XC series that often pulled 200-300 riders each week. So my exposure is far, far higher than your average rider. I personally wouldn't worry about them snapping on a day to day basis (unless you're running the godawful crankbros TI pedals), but given the relatively few TI pedal spindles I've seen in total compared to other materials, I'd be extremely leery about getting a knockoff version, especially when something like the Chester pedal is so good, so light, and so cheap. If you're prepared to shell out for a high end, well branded, and warranty supported TI pedal, then I wouldn't worry about it too much!
October 15, 2020, 04:27:01 PM 		1
Re: Help me doublecheck my nooby first enduro build FM10
Quote from: GordanRF on October 15, 2020, 03:56:14 PM
Yeah this was my thoughts exactly. I'm just going to replace stuff as it breaks and see how it goes.

The only problem with that is, if you stick with the Himalo fork then your wheels will be QR so to upgrade your fork when and if you aren't happy you'll have to do the wheels at the same time.  It is ok buying on a budget but you have to keep the longer, bigger picture in sight.

Velomine have some cheap wheelsets, save some money there and get a more versatile fork.
October 15, 2020, 04:29:32 PM 		1
Re: Suggestions to bring a build under $2k - ICAN P9 Frame https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000490045714.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.6751716dsih6mE&algo_pvid=98448508-6e14-45e4-8242-f7320283fa35&algo_expid=98448508-6e14-45e4-8242-f7320283fa35-1&btsid=0bb0623216028134387813606eb9d1&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

if you are worried about stanchion width just toss these puppies on.  I am not ignoring 10 years of innovation.  Fox isn't made in the USA anymore.  It hasn't been the case for awhile now.  These forks are made in Taiwan and I wouldn't doubt if they were made by the same company.  I have a friend who owns a motorcycle business in Utah and all his stuff is made in the same province as fox so it seems there is a large block where all this stuff is made.  Ps I weigh 260lbs and the 32 mm stanchions haven't been a problem.
October 15, 2020, 09:04:47 PM 		1