Good job on the wheel building. The joints of my Stans Crest's gave me some false readings when I built my set.  I think you'll like the BHS hubs. They're pretty shweet!

Quote from: davidriddel on November 24, 2014, 06:45:29 AM
G'day Squishee,

Regarding the 29er rigid fork - I only saw the 9mm QR offered by Yoeleo (Y-F-MTB-29).

I checked, and I'm running 2.20 at present, with plenty of clearance.  I've taken a few photos--it looks like the gap at the top of tyre level is in the order of 65m between the two legs of the fork..

Thank you for taking the photos and measurements.  I'll be looking to purchase one of these in the future now that I know it'll handle a 2.4.

Hanger mount for rear derailleur.

Shimano XT M786 10 Spd Shadow + Rear Gear Bk SGS
   
Just an opinion......if you're going to get a rear derailleur get the "plus" model with the clutch. It prevents the annoying chain slap in rough sections and its very quiet. As an added benefit, if you ever decide to go 1x10, the plus model derailleur will allow you to run a "narrow wide" chainring without a chainguide. No chainguide=less weight, less cost= real cool

Also, xtr front derailleur shifter pod I own has a 2x AND 3x settings. You choose which one by the turn of a screwdriver underneath the pod. I am not sure if this will apply to your shifter however.

Foamman1,
I have a 1X10 on my air 9 alloy. I previously had an xtr-980 3x10 setup. I could only use the middle and outer rings (32/42) due to my derailleur rubbing my tire in granny gear. I never could use my granny gear so I essentially had a 2x. I decided to try a race face narrow wide ring on my crank and remove the shifters /derailleur. The best I can recollect I lost about 1.2 lbs by removing the shifter and derailleur and a few more ounces removing the chain rings and racing them with a race face narrow wide 34t. I don't miss the other gears at all. IMO, do a 2x crank if your budget allows an attach a narrow wide in 1x. If you don't like the 1x you can always go 2x.
The terrain I live in is mountainous (Appalachians) and the 34t crank x 36 cassette serves me well. Large, steep climbs are a suffer fest but do-able. So any long endurance a races with lots of ascent (6500ft+)would definitely be a 32t. If you have an area with a lot of flats where you could wind up a 36t would be good for top end.
As far as the race question I have not raced with my 1x yet. However, in a timed run at a local trail; my trail my times were coonsistantly better by a few seconds ......and that was full on hard as I could go race pace. My climbing has become much better due to the change from a 32( in previously mentioned 3x) to a 34. Oh, another great thing less brainwork. All you have to do is keep that rear derailleur going.
Last but not least - BHS sells great products. I built my first set of wheels with their latest hub. Quality stuff and easy to maintain.
Check out chain reaction cycles they have 1x drive trains at pretty incredible prices. If you don't care to wait 20 days to shipping from Britain.

I got one today as well. I'm asked Bert for a firm quote with shipping and any other fees but no reply. I did, however, ask for a quote through Hong-Fu and immediately received a quote. I'm sure the question I'm about to ask has been asked a million times here, but........is Hong Fu a dependable Chindor with a reliable, first rate product (aka good craftsmanship)? If so, I will forgo Iplay.

davidriddel, thanks for the write up! Can you give me your feedback on the carbon fork? Does it have plenty of tires space for say maybe a 2.4? Does Yoleo offer these forks with a 15mm axle because I don't see one on their website?

I would greatly appreciate it if you could post a photo brmeyer but don't put yourself out man. I've researched these forks to death......I'm sure I'll run across a photo sooner or later.

Thanks for the info mtb2223 and foamman1. So your advice would be to go ahead and place my order and wait on the 057 as opposed to keep checking their inventory? I'll be ordering for myself and my homeboy.

Quote from: jwilds1 on November 17, 2014, 06:09:13 PM

Quote from: foamman1 on November 17, 2014, 10:31:40 AM
After exchanging emails with Peter at XMI-Play for a bout a week i found it could be as much as 45 day before shipping.

Welcome to the party!!!  I'm on day 35 of what was originally projected to be 20-25 days...

Bert told me 30-45 days on a 057. Is Peter better to deal with? There seems to be some "lost in translation" going on with Bert.

Quote from: outriding9800 on November 19, 2014, 08:46:36 AM
I have one.. got about 500 miles on it. I do not anything crazy on the bike.. no jumps.. just XC..

It is stiff and seems more solid than my frame (057)

Does it have room for a large volume tire? 2.4 maybe? I don't do big jumps either, but love rocky and rough descents----basically technical xc stuff. Can you give me your thoughts on the 057? I'm planning to order one soon.

Any experience with any no name Chinese 29er carbon fork? Am I looking at death and dismemberment? New teefs? Titanium skull implants? Reconstructive surgery?

Has anyone had any experience with these forks? What is the maximum rotor size? Maximum tire width? Durability and sturdiness? Does anyone have the blueprints/geometry? I believe the model number is IP-FK-052 485mm.