Frame arrived!
Starting to assemble all the bits.
Two questions:
- GPX BB comes with two spacers which I suppose need to be installed.
- Rear shock (Monarch) needs some bushings? Any advice where to get them? Do they need bearings?

thx

What's the "best" combination of front and rear shock for dual lockout?

I'm getting there... Lol

Update (changed the brakes to XTR based on feedback) I think I've added all the bits... can someone double check that I have picked the right break configuration (feels like babysitting... I know )?

Headset
- Cane Creek 40-Series IS42 Integrated Headset Black, 42mm, 1.1/8", Short Cover  €44.49
- Cane Creek 40-Series IS52-30 Bottom Assembly €29.99
Stem
-  Thomson Elite X4 MTB Stem Black, 100mm, 31.8mm, 1.1/8", 0 Degrees €70.49
Brakeset
Shimano Saint M820 Disc Brake + Rotor Bundle (front) € 200.99
- Shimano Saint-Zee H-Type Disc Brake Pads Resin - Radiator Fin
- Shimano Saint M820 Disc Brake Black, Front - Right Hand Lever - I-Spec B
- Shimano XT-Saint RT81 Ice-Tech CL Disc Rotor Silver, 160mm
- Shimano Mount Adaptor Front Post to IS Black, Front 160mm,

Shimano Saint M820 Disc Brake + Rotor Bundle (rear) € 200.99
- Shimano Saint-Zee H-Type Disc Brake Pads Resin - Radiator Fin
- Shimano Saint M820 Disc Brake Black, Rear - Left Hand Lever - I-Spec B
- Shimano XT-Saint RT81 Ice-Tech CL Disc Rotor Silver, 160mm
- Shimano Mount Adaptor Rear Post to IS Black, 160mm

Forks
-  RockShox SID XX Solo Air Forks - 15mm 2015 Black, 29", 120mm, 1.1/8" - 1.5" Tapered, 15mm - XLoc Sprint  €626.49
Rear Shock
-  Cane Creek DBInline Rear Shock165mm, 38mm € 498
Pedals
-  Shimano XTR M9020 Trail SPD Clipless MTB Pedal €99.49
Grips
-  Lizard Skins Logo Lock-On Grips Bonus Pack - Peaty
Tyres
-  Continental X-King MTB Tyre - ProTection Black, 29", 2.2", Folding Bead €60.99 (each)
SRAM groupset €1016.19
- SRAM XX1 11 Speed Crankset Black, 76mm, 170mm, 156 Q-Factor, BB30 Grey, 68/73mm, English Thread
- SRAM Alloy GXP Bottom Bracket Grey, 68/73mm, English Thread
- SRAM XX1 Type 2 11 Speed Rear Mech 2014 - Black,
- SRAM XX1 11sp Trigger ShifterBlack, Right Hand Rear
- SRAM XX1 HollowPin 11 Speed Chain Silver
- SRAM X1 XG1180 11 Speed MTB Cassette Black, 10-42t
- SRAM XX1 Chainring Arctic Grey, 76mm, 32t

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Ok here we go here's the shopping list from ChainReaction... 3024 euros total 
Headset
- Cane Creek 40-Series IS42 Integrated Headset Black, 42mm, 1.1/8", Short Cover  €44.49
- Cane Creek 40-Series IS52-30 Bottom Assembly €29.99
Stem
-  Thomson Elite X4 MTB Stem Black, 100mm, 31.8mm, 1.1/8", 0 Degrees €70.49
Brakeset
-  Formula R1 Racing Disc Brakeset Silver, Front PM180mm - Rear IS180mm, Pair  €370.49
Forks
-  RockShox SID XX Solo Air Forks - 15mm 2015 Black, 29", 120mm, 1.1/8" - 1.5" Tapered, 15mm - XLoc Sprint  €626.49
Rear Shock
-  Cane Creek DBInline Rear Shock165mm, 38mm € 498
Pedals
-  Shimano XTR M9020 Trail SPD Clipless MTB Pedal €99.49
Grips
-  Lizard Skins Logo Lock-On Grips Bonus Pack - Peaty
Tyres
-  Continental X-King MTB Tyre - ProTection Black, 29", 2.2", Folding Bead €60.99 (each)
SRAM groupset €1016.19
- SRAM XX1 11 Speed Crankset Black, 76mm, 170mm, 156 Q-Factor, BB30 Grey, 68/73mm, English Thread
- SRAM Alloy GXP Bottom Bracket Grey, 68/73mm, English Thread
- SRAM XX1 Type 2 11 Speed Rear Mech 2014 - Black,
- SRAM XX1 11sp Trigger ShifterBlack, Right Hand Rear
- SRAM XX1 HollowPin 11 Speed Chain Silver
- SRAM X1 XG1180 11 Speed MTB Cassette Black, 10-42t
- SRAM XX1 Chainring Arctic Grey, 76mm, 32t

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Apparently I also need these: Formula R1 MC Clamp For SRAM X0-X9 Shifters to use the Formula Brakes: they are left hand only. (I'm puzzled)

Over to you to amend/criticise/correct and above all suggest changes based on your valuable experience
Danke/Grazie
Paolo

Thank you all for the replies... I'm still getting my head around all the options.
First of all it will be for fun, no racing... Though I have ridden across US solo and completed a Paris Brest: I plan to put it thru some intensive usage in the alps.

- I gather BB30 seems do develop some squeaking noises so I'm more inclined to BSA (which is 68mm?) which puts SRAM out of the question
- I don't want to have a front derailleur so was thinking of Shimano XX1
- Does it make sense to get a seatpost dropper? (seatpost is 31.6mm right?)
-  Rear end: 135/142 I have been advised her on both ... which one ?

Again thank you.

Paolo

Quote from: MTB2223 on April 24, 2015, 07:03:08 AM

Quote from: varanik on April 24, 2015, 07:01:21 AM
Ideally it would be fantastic to share a spreadsheet where we have a  bike frame, model and manufacturer and 3 columns  with Good, Better, Best with detailed descriptions (and links) to all the components instead of having to spend hours browsing every post.

Nice idea! Can't wait to review.

Don't panic!  I'll add a column also for the best assembler 

Quote from: Oolak on April 23, 2015, 06:45:27 PM
Lol. The sarcasm is cracking me up 

Sarcasm??? I was deadly serious 

I'm just a very confused dude... there are far too many variants out there and I don't want to end up buying the wrong part.

Ideally it would be fantastic to share a spreadsheet where we have a  bike frame, model and manufacturer and 3 columns  with Good, Better, Best with detailed descriptions (and links) to all the components instead of having to spend hours browsing every post.

Quote from: MTB2223 on April 22, 2015, 03:19:56 PM

Quote from: varanik on April 22, 2015, 11:40:05 AM
Definitely Matt. I'll use your list as a reference... can you paste it in a message or attach it as an editable file?
What is recommended for the back suspension?

And should I write down the links where the parts are the cheapest?

That would be brilliant.... can you also come and assemble it for me.?

Quote from: MTB2223 on April 22, 2015, 07:22:19 AM
Hi Paolo, welcome !

I can advise you to take the BSA as BB. Also 142, it's more common. And 3k or UD, it's up to you. UD is just matte black, 3k has some carbon weaves visible.

About a build list ... please take a look at this forum, there're many buildlist (for example my own build list, see my signature).

I've got the same IP-HR930C carbon wheels and I really like them.

Definitely Matt. I'll use your list as a reference... can you paste it in a message or attach it as an editable file?
What is recommended for the back suspension?

Thank you
Paolo

Hallo from Munich,
I'm a road cyclist (built many road bikes) planning to build my own MTB... it's a confusing world out there!

After much reading: I'm about to purchase a 29r  IP-036 19" (I'm 6ft) and 2015 high-end DSS IP-HR930C carbon 29er wheels.

I need your help in buying all the parts (I'm quite lucky with the budget but don't want to go crazy).
Ideally I'd love to end up with the list of all the parts I need to order... it would be good for future builds also!
Starting with the frame which BB?  and 3k/us? 135/142?  (I'll go for Matte for the colour)

Thank you
Paolo