I do have 2.35 tires tubeless,  but sub 600 grams ea. GX cassette too so there is 100g. I do have Stylo carbon Cranks. I'm 24.75 # with xt spd pedals, bottle cage and wahoo computer.

Anyone use 165*45 shock on this frame? any problem?

I went with the recommended 38mm stroke. I bought this specifically for the 110mm rear travel. Had I wanted more, there are plenty of frame options out there without resorting to trying an out of spec shock length.

So my frame and wheelset arrived and I have been doing the slow build this week! Ill share a photos later. Frame notes first:

Size Large painted glossy Pantone 624C. Paint is fantastic, not a chip or miss anywhere and the color is perfect.

Seatpost fit is pretty sloppy. Seems a tad over 31.6 mm seat tube bore.I will try a different post, as this fit is with an ebay carbon. I might have to insert a shim of a couple thousandths of an inch to fix this.

Rear Dropout Spacing is a little wide by 3 or 4 mm. Axle pulls gap closed just fine and tightens to torque without issue.

Shock install was no issue and fit perfect.

Left Bottom Bracket threads were a bit of a challenge. I should have chased the threads with a tap but was able to get the cup in straight using the crank axle as a guide and press using an old BB cup and some oil first.

Chainring Clearance: I run a 34t WolfTooth Oval and it clears the lower stay just fine. Not sure on a 36 round, 36 oval would not clear it.

Headset: There is nothing in mountain bikes more stupid than running cables and hoses through the top of the headset. Aesthetic value is Zero. A sharp radius is created in the shift cable hosing to get under my handlebars and to the shifter. I am running only shift and rear brake though the frame. I have one 10mm spacer under my stem. I started with both exiting on the right, toward my shifter and brake lever but that seemed too tight of bend, now have them on the left.

Those that have built one of these- What side did you end up running your right hand controls on?

Cable routing through the frame was nice and smooth with no issues. I did slide foam damper tubes over both inside the main triangle. Headset fitment is nice. I do wish it had 1-1/8th inch upper and normal cable routes exiting on the side for smoother lines and cable actuation though.

Rear brake hose rote is odd, but works. Brake mount will not fit on chain stay location so has to be on upper. I ran brake inside stays and over to the shimano banjo bolt on the outside of the XT brake.

Bottle cage threads are aligned and clean. Large frame size has mounting for 2 bottle cages. The seat tube location WILL fit a cage, BUT a small/ 21oz  bottle will never fit. This would be a good spot for storage in a cage or using a strap like WolfTooth offers instead of H2O.

Oh, did I mention how f#cking stupid 'through headset' cable routing is??

That is all for now!

My 918 frame and carbon wheelset shipped last week! Time to tear down the parts donor bike and clean thing up. Mostly XO1 drive and a 110mm SID.
 

Thanks so much for the details and photos! So no seal or grommet around the cable ports? 
Maybe some heat shrink tube to protect the hose and housing might help a bit.
I saw a cable route headset by Token Technology that had a cutaway of a frame with fork and they had a zip tie around the headtube securing the control lines.

I've used zip ties on the cable housings, under the headset, to give them slack. Like you, I would get the cables binding when turning the handlebars.

Can you share more info on how you used zip ties to provide the slack needed under headset? Also- since the access ports rotate with the fork/ handlebars, does it matter which side you use? Example- I will only be running shift and rear brake housings, so would I want to use the right hand side then?

Thanks!

John at LightCarbon said my frame is getting painted and the wheelset I also ordered has been built. Should ship pretty soon.

I'm moving parts from my current ride to the 918 and have all the parts and pieces on hand and ready.

We just got 2 feet of snow too- fat bike time for sure! I'll build the new bike as time and weather permits and get at least a lap around the block in as soon as possible.

I meant no attack on anyone. I worked in the US bike biz for over 25 years. I've sold thousands,  built hundreds,  and know my way through  frame geo charts. I have a 918 on order as of Dec 1.

A ride review may have zero value- to you. I am intrigued in rider opinions of actually riding one.

I'm also not new to China sourced carbon frames. I have a Corbonda gravel rig and a 918 on order.

If you can provide feedback and opinions on the actual ride, I'd love to hear your thoughts. If you want to attack me for the question, you are of no help to me nor anyone else. Thanks for adding zero value to this thread.