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29er / Re: Mickes Dengfu M06 build
« on: August 16, 2018, 03:20:44 PM »
Update: The frame is still working just fine! No issues at all after just under 3500 km of riding in various conditions. Single tracks, steep climbing and descents.
Really like the geometry and balance.
No creaks or other issues. *knock on wood.

Pic from Åhus, Sweden



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29er / Re: Mickes Dengfu M06 build
« on: July 05, 2017, 03:46:58 PM »
Quote from: Vipassana on June 09, 2017, 05:10:34 PM
I chased what I thought was a creaking BB for weeks.  I rebuilt it a half dozen times.  I was CERTAIN in was the BB; all the signs were there.  I was cursing BB30 right and left wondering if I made a mistake

It turns out it was actually the replaceable dropouts in the frame and the aluminum axle/hub in the aluminum drop outs.  I greased in between the frame and dropouts and then between the hub and the dropouts and all was fixed.  Silent.

If I clean the bike really well and put the rear wheel in without grease, the creak/groan will come back back.

It seems it was the rear axel that wasn't tight enough!
I had a (small) crash and the handle on the rear axel took a hit (and so did my elbow and knee :) ) and got more tension / tighter.
Anyway, I think that may have solve the problem, because now: silent  ;D

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29er / Re: Mickes Dengfu M06 build
« on: June 04, 2017, 03:38:45 PM »
Quote from: lRaphl on June 02, 2017, 10:18:26 AM
After a few weeks riding this bike, how do you feel about it? Anything you would do differently? Still like it as much as after the first 2 rides?

Thanks!

I like it (even more?) and the bike works just fine. I have put a riser handlebar (20 mm) and a shorter stem (60mm) to get more upright. Feels good.

Only problem so far:
Creaking BB. Maybe it was a bad idea to put carbon paste before mounting the BB. I will get, or make, a bearing retainer to remove the BB92, wipe clean and re-install the bb again. (Or get a new one).

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29er / Re: Mickes Dengfu M06 build
« on: June 01, 2017, 04:18:15 AM »
Quote from: mercenary on May 31, 2017, 03:32:28 PM
Do you have a remote for your rear shock? Do you even need one?

I don't have a remote, not sure I need one.
If I do get a remote, I'm aiming for something like the Scott Twinloc.

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29er / Re: Steven-iam's DengFu M06 Build
« on: May 10, 2017, 03:00:33 PM »
Quote from: steven-iam on May 05, 2017, 04:23:05 PM
I would like to order an extra set of pivot bearings just in case they are hard to find when I will really need them.

Does anyone know if there are bearings in the shock link?

6901, six of them.

Two at the bottom, four in the link.

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29er / Re: Mickes Dengfu M06 build
« on: April 23, 2017, 02:58:12 PM »
Quote from: tbonebrown on April 12, 2017, 08:46:21 AM
Hello folks and nice build OP!  Bike looks awesome and glad to hear you are breaking land speed records on it.  hahaha

Are you or anyone willing to disclose how much you spent for the full build?  Looks like you purchased a lot of new parts, which I would be doing myself as I don't have any used parts that I want to put on my build.

I run a Salsa Bucksaw now but would love to have a regular sized tire FS in my quiver.  I'm just curious to know how much these Chinese builds are costing you folks from start to finish?  I have  good friend that used to be a bike mechanic in Moab so he can help with the build but want to know the cost.  Any input you folks are wiling to share would be appreciated.

Thanks!

***  I'm aware it comes down to components but would like a cost of their build from someone just to get a baseline.  I don't need top-of-the-line components but I would not be cheaping out if and when I do the build.  Thanks again folks!  ***

Well, it IS the prices of components + frame and shipping. So your baseline varies depending on components.
Baseline: €2000 - €2200 + wheels

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29er / Re: Mickes Dengfu M06 build
« on: April 23, 2017, 01:04:52 PM »
Quote from: steven-iam on March 27, 2017, 02:11:40 PM
Hi Mickes,

Thank you so much for your post. It was a great help.

In case you're interested, here is the post on my new Deng-Fu M06. http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,1186.0.html

Glad to help!
Nice build you've got there! :)

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29er / Re: Mickes Dengfu M06 build
« on: March 15, 2017, 06:42:55 PM »
Quote from: mlybaech on March 15, 2017, 01:58:49 PM
Hi Micke

How tall are you and how is the fit for you 17,5"? I am in doubt if I should buy a 19" or the 21" (height 190cm)
Have you taken it for a "real" ride and how does it feel?

I'm 175 cm, and have the 17.5". And I opted for 170mm cranks.
Since the '06 is "similar" to the Scott Spark RC 900 WC, looking at Scotts size chart might help! (click link "Find your size")

And yes, I have taken it for a (two, actually) "real" ride. So far I'm very pleased!

I set the sag to 20 %, tire pressure to 22 psi. It runs really well on rocky/rooty trails.
The McLeod seems to be a good shock (but I have nothing to compare with), and combined with the Fox Float (Fit4) there's not much of pedaling bob when running in trail-mode. When locked it feels almost like my HT. Disclaimer: This is my first FS! Still much to learn.

Is it fast? Two PB's and one KOM in Strava! So far...
(For those who don't know what Strava (the app) is, that means: it's a bike that can deliver speed...) :)

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29er / Re: Mickes Dengfu M06 build
« on: March 14, 2017, 02:58:03 PM »
Quote from: Klaster_1 on March 14, 2017, 07:37:02 AM
So my thru axle has arrived, but without a lock nut. Mikael, did you use nut from other bike? Can you post a photo? I suppose it looks something like this.

I ordered my axel from Dengfu, and it had a nut. Sorry, no pic :(

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29er / Re: Mickes Dengfu M06 build
« on: March 14, 2017, 03:19:50 AM »
Quote from: Polo7 on March 13, 2017, 03:32:59 PM
This is a great build, great-looking bike.

Where did you get the idea of using paint scheme Pantone 431c?

How much did Dengfu charge you for the paint job?


Thank's!
I just like grey, bluish grey, and thought it could match the very very green fork.
(Dengfu let me choose from Pantone colors.
Cost for paint: $55. ($10 extra, since (I guess) it's not one of their standard colors.)
 

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29er / Re: Mickes Dengfu M06 build
« on: March 13, 2017, 02:43:04 AM »
I actually didn't measure the width before I ordered bushings...
I looked at the picture of in your thread and thought that 22.0 should be good and if to long I could adjust them some. But: Of course it is better to measure before ordering bushings. But I wanted to start the build as soon as I got the frame :)
In retrospect: 22.2 would be my choice!

Quote from: Klaster_1 on March 13, 2017, 12:07:50 AM
MickeF, the bike looks awesome. Can't wait enough for my parts to arrive. So in the end, you went with both 22.0 bushings? Did you measure actual eyelets, were they wider or narrower?

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29er / Re: Mickes Dengfu M06 build
« on: March 12, 2017, 03:03:43 PM »
Quote from: exzos on March 12, 2017, 11:55:10 AM
Do you like the dropper post?

Yes, it's fine. But I've only had it for two months, used it on my HT as well (trasfered it to the new build).
So it's to early to say how it will do in the long run.
Bought it from http://www.chainreactioncycles.com.

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29er / Re: Klaster_1's Dengfu M06 build
« on: March 11, 2017, 05:52:03 PM »
Quote from: maui400 on March 09, 2017, 11:27:17 AM
Awesome! I'm also interested in this frame. What about making your own build thread?

Yep, here it is: http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,1174.0.html

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29er / Re: Mickes Dengfu M06 build
« on: March 11, 2017, 05:41:06 PM »
Done!

Here it is, ready as it has never been before:



And from an angle, looks a bit cooler if you ask me ;)



It is a really nice feeling to get on the bike and go for the first ride!
It feels GREAT!

Weight: Just over 11 kg (11.260)
The locking of the shock and fork makes it feel almost like a HT. (The McLeod has 4 steps of locking, the Fox Float has 3.)

I have only tried it around the block and on may lawn... Tomorrow I will take it for a real test ride.
Exciting times ahead!

The pictures can be seen in an album here: https://flic.kr/s/aHskQzyWJk

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29er / Re: Mickes Dengfu M06 build
« on: March 11, 2017, 05:32:14 PM »
Gears, dropperpost:

I decided to go 1 x 11, since I like that on my HT. (Besides: It's not possible to put a front derailleur on the frame!)

11-42 combined with 34T (oval, that is), will be great!. Updated: 32 was better, still oval!
I also opted for a more advanced shifter: The XTR, since it's not that expensive upgrade, but of what I've red on the interwebz, it is quite a difference compared to XT. Time will tell!

Chain mounted as well.  Shimano chain.



I also mounted the remote for the fork, a Fox CTD.


Dropper:

During this part I pretty much saw the finish line and was to excited to take any pictures!  ::)

Routing the wire for the dropper post remote through the frame was a no-brainer. There's ready made route for droppers in the frame, and since I moved the dropper from my other bike it was a really quick job. The wire was already of correct length.

Also: I mounted a new saddle, the same model as I had on the old bike: A really affordable, comfortable and light Selle Italia Q-BIK Flow L2. Recommended! (270 gr)

The cockpit is now officially ready:


As you can see, there's quite a lot of controls on the left. I will try this for a while, and maybe move the dropper to the right if it's to hard to reach the control.

But: Now there's nothing more to mount on the bike, so...
Time to have a look. And a first run!  8)

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