I bought 3 hoops from Speedsafe. 28hole assymetric 30mm deep and 28/32 hole xc marathon race set. Got them build up with Sapim D-light spokes and DT Swiss 240s hubs.  Wheelbuilder was very impress by quality, roundness and how perfectly flat they are... no wobbles. I have only used the 28/32 set for 3months and all good. No problems. We had to use a 3cross patern due no shorter spokes localy available.. all hoops was 365gr as advertised.

I love bb30 and pf30. Little trick I learned from using an eccentric BB for singlespeed... apply a thick coat of Oatey® Great White® Pipe Joint Compound With PTFE around the BB shell where it interfaces with the BB (just don't get it in on the bearing seals or wipe away the excess if you do).

Also, RE: MB01... I'd stay away from anything with polymer inserts. They'll eventually dry out and crack. Get your compliance from your wheels, not a seatstay gimmick.

Just a quick Q: do you have a MB01?

I hear you all!

I have an PF30 “OSSB” or something Spez calls it on my Epic and i never had any creaking (i press it in myself with no compounds added). I just found that with the sideload bearing there are a very small margen between pinching the bearings and loose/ play on crank. I wish i can find a 30mm ID wavy washer to replace the cone tentioner... just to try it. 

If the frame came in a PF30 i would have taken that option but it’s eather BSA or BB30. I also came accross a XX1 DM gxp Q168 for $217 at Bike- components.de. So i figured: BSA frame with appropriate BB and this crank= good enough. (I would have liked a Q156) PF frame and BB combo are just lighter than BSA. But sometimes out choices are directed in a direction due to external influences.

Brakes wise: i have never used any other hydraulic beakes other than Shimano. (Had my fair share of whipe outs lol) What i have seen and from my fello riders localy: avid and formula sucks. SRAM guide ok but overkill for XC, always good things from Hope but far and few used localy in South Africa. I will look for a used set of hope Tech x2 and give it a try. Can always sell it on.

It’s time i broaden my horizons a bit and try some new and different equipment.

I am super greatfull for all your (thats every one on this forum helping) advice.

I have never done such a big project... slightly scary this dawnting task, at least i know i am backed by an amazing group of riders.

I emailed Peter yesterday for a MB01 frame!
(If the spelling sucks sometimes... sorry.. this in my second language and this fricken small touchscreen buttons on my iphone

Thanks for your imput bxcc. I am in Cape Town, RSA.

I agree on the Q168 are more versatile and safe option. I pulled the trigger on a new XX1 crank GXP Q168 from Bike-components.de. On sale for €217 (thats within 60USD of used).

I also found a set of XTR M9000 brakes for same price as Hope Tech3 x2(but i will keep a keen eye for a set of these and test them when available in the used market).. weight won over modulation.

I just worry about the banyo thats crimped on the brake hose... how am i going to route the brake hose from the bottom to the headtube? 

Thanks for the headsup tripleDot

Sorry for late reply.. been working and traveling  .. and working. Hope all had a wonderfull Christmas...May you all have a blessed year ahead.

Thanks Wal-ter for the links

I have starter buying good condition used parts for the build. I try and read as much as possible about Hardtail bikes (pro’s & cons) and issues buyers had.

For some reason i am leaning towards Peter’s MB01 frame.. maybe because some had issues with the 062 cracking at the seat stay/ seat tube interphase....i like the vibration dampers, the cross brace in the seat tube. Yes it have a 5mm longer Chainstay and 31.6mm seat tube. (I havn’t been on my exel sheet lately to look at the geometry... (TT length).

Once i have most of my parts , i’ll pull the trigger om a frame.

Quote from: SARED on December 17, 2017, 08:07:00 AM

Thanks Rick64, glad to hear your good news, yes i spoke to Tommy. Very helpfull... they have not shipped in 10 days now... but i a getting black decals for free, so i will patiently await shipping. Bought via Alix with p/protection and no paypal fees!

Order some extra spokes for front and rear wheel, I only had one spare arrive with the wheels so had to order more separately.

Thanks, i’ll get them laced localy on DT Swiss 240s hubs with XD driver and sapim CX-rays. . Unfortunately not straight pull... i bought them used (after a year the privious owner wrecked his frame and both hoops.. insurence gave him a boost fame and rimms) for a 1/4 of new price.