• assembling the lower pin of the rear shock was challenging, as I could not find any position of the rear triangle that gave me enough clearance to remove the bolt. I ended up unscrewing the top hinge form the frame (removing the 2 bolts just under the saddle). Not sure if that was the best choice because repositioning the hinge wasn't easy, but it worked
• my mounting hardware for the shock was M8x30 and M8x22.199. The x30 (top) fit perfectly, the x22.199 was loose: i measured 22.86mm for the opening. Rather than ordering a new one, I 3d printed 2 spacers, which seem to work well
• My shock is a Fox dpx2. It fits pretty well, but the access to the air valve is tight, I can barely connect my pump to the valve.
• I used a Fox36 fork, that barely clears the frame, after using the 0.5 degree angle spacer from Reverse, which is about 10mm tall. BTW, jham asked about installing the angle spacer: it is an "interference fit", just like a standard crown race. I used a piece of PVC pipe with id of about 1.5" to push it down, with the help of a rubber mallet

• fork: Fox36 w/ GRIP2 damper. The damper adjustments barely clear the frame even after adding the angle spacer
• rear shock: Fox dpx2, see my comments above for the mounting hardware
• drivetrain: SRAM Eagle GX, with SRAM DUB 89/92 pressfit bottom bracket
• wheelset: Lightcarbon 350MB-AD938-Race, shared with my other frame
• breakset: Shimano M8200, which I got new at a good price form a seller on Pinkbike. The rotors are generic from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082NVF3TD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
• dropper post: and old Tranzx 31.6x140. I pushed it all the way down the downtube.. and it still might be too high, I need to double check it, but I have not measured the insertion depth
• saddle: a SDG Radar.. I have no idea of how good or comfortable it is, I got it at a discount because my other SGB Bel Air failed, but I have to say that I like a lot my WTB Volt on the other bike
• stem and Carbon Handlebar: inexpensive from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0916YJ81R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JPF4T71/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
• headset and Sitclamp: I used the one that came with the frame. The frame also came with 4 cable hole plugs, for the larger holes by the bottom of the downtube. They are rubber, not easy to install. Not sure if they will hold
• missing: chainstay (and maybe downtube) protection. I have something that might work, but I haven't tried to install it yet.

Gentlemen,

Do we need any disc brake adapter for this frame?  I believe it is rated for 180mm disc.  As such, is the brake adapter required?  Thank you for your confirmation advance. 

For example:  https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002284268224.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.21c12b80IzDeqZ&algo_pvid=5835006c-dce4-43c1-a71f-1dc7723c2d37&algo_exp_id=5835006c-dce4-43c1-a71f-1dc7723c2d37-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000019910969372%22%7D

hi man if you gonna be using a 180 mm rotor for your rear brake then you wont have to get an adapter

I'm intended to mount the Shimano M8120 brake to the frame.

Would anyone who completed the bike can share with me the image of your brake setup?  Thank you for sharing the info with me.

Bsam.

Would you mind to share with us what you used for the chainstay protector?  looks like a sticky back type.  Thanks.

Gentlemen,

Anyone completed the build with the crown spacer to prevent the front fork from hitting the downtube?  I'm quite confused on what we should use;  +0.5° crown spacer?  My fork hit the downtube (Frame Size S).  The rated head tube angle is 65.5° -  This would make 65° with the crown spacer?  I assumed the headset uses 45 degree bearing race. 

https://reverse-components-usa.com/products/reverse-angle-spacer