First - a big thanks to all who have taken the time to post their builds and experiences here.  They have helped answer a lot of my questions before I got too stuck.

A bit about me - 215lbs 6'2" generally XC rider, I like to keep the rubber on the dirt - no big air time for me

On to the build

I placed an order with Peter on October 26th

1 - CS-036 21" Size BSA bottom bracket and 142x12 rear end Matte UD finish
2- BC4 Water Bottle - UD Matte finish
1 - B8 Handel bar 760mm UD Matte finish
1 - SP7 Seatpost 400mm UD Matte finish
4 - HR935C - 29" bike rims - UD Matte finish 32 Hole
1 - spare hanger for the rear dropouts
1 - FSA headset
1 - rear axle

The rims were shipped out the next day and arrived about a week later.

The frame and rest of the parts were shipped out on November 10th

Everything was packaged well and looked good

While the frame was in transit I built up the wheels with Hope Pro 2 Evo hubs, DT Swiss super comp spokes 3X and alloy nipples.  The wheels went together fast.  A friend also build up a set of wheels at the same time.

I set these up for tubeless using Stan's tape, 44mm valves and the orange sealant.  Honey Badger in the front and a Slant Six in the rear.  Did not think to weigh up the wheels after they were built.  Was not going for weight weenie on this, more stiff and reliable. 

To complete the bike build, I ordered from Chain Reaction Cycles

XT M8000 1x11 drivetrain
XT M785 Front (180mm) Rear (160 mm) Brakes
2014 Fox Float CDT remote rear shock w/ fox lever
2014 Fox 120mm CDT fork 15mm axle
Crank Brothers stem 100mm
ODI Lockon Grips

Build thoughts and first ride impressions coming soon

I now have all the part, I hope, in hand for building.  I just tore down the frame to grease all the pivots.  While doing this I am noticing that there is a part on the lower pivot near the bottom bracket that looks like it is just for mounting I would guess the front derailleur.  I am planning on running a 1X11 XT set up so I don't need it.  It does not look like it is for retaining any of the pivot material.

Is this needed for a 1x11?

http://www.xmcarbonspeed.com/U_F/U_Img/2015042455681901.JPG

The piece right under the second E in SPEED.

Thanks,

Paul