14" 26er FM-M001 build

[Ellagard]

Here is the frame - as stated above - it's black and fairly light!

Took a trip to the post office today to pick up a box of red SRAM-candy! Here pictured with the Manitou fork.

[slickrock22]

Great thread.  Thanks!  Where can I purchase this same FM-0001?  Does Peter sell it?  The original link doesnt work.

Thanks!

[bxcc]

Peter doesn’t sell this frame but he did have a similar 15” 26er frame. My daughters frame is still going strong with out any issues. Here is a current link for the 14” frame.

http://s.aliexpress.com/yQ3mAN7f

[slickrock22]

Thank you!

[Ellagard]

I bought mine from https://www.aliexpress.com/item/MTB-bike-cheap-frames-china-Best-Carbon-MTB-Frame-26er-Mountain-Bike-Frames-BB92-For-26ER/32753161894.html

[Ellagard]

And so it begins... for starters I hade to make a BB press-tool. 3/4" MDF, M12 threaded rod, some washers and nuts. Mating faces were greased before installation. BB went in witout issues.

[Ellagard]

155mm NX cranks in place.

[Ellagard]

The steerer tube was cut to a preliminary length, way too long. Will be adjusted later. I have short Wake stem on order, same as shown earlier by OP in this thread.

[Ellagard]

Now I have also installed the bars and brakes, hoses are not cut to proper length. Rear mech is in place

The bike will get red as accent colour - I have a list of red things on order: Pedals, seat post clamp, shift cable housing, headset spacers and some other small bits and pieces!

[bxcc]

Looking very nice! For the price, those short NX cranksets are tough to beat. Finally some decent short cranks available.

[voodoo320]

Nice selection of parts. Post your final built!

[Ellagard]

Thanks. The Level brakes were a slight disappointment. The reservoir / handle / piston unit is huge. I am sure they will do the job, but they look clumsy, unfortunately. Had I known, I would have gone with something from Shimano at the same price, I run XT/SLX on my own bikes and Deore is far slimmer than theese Level brakes.

[Ellagard]

Spring is here and so are the final parts, the Swedish Mail has had some serius trouble with milions of chineese packages every week this winter. The stem and some other parts took forever to get.

The weight is 10.6kg and it feels light. A lighter fork and lighter wheels could save 1 kg, but that would double the cost of the bike. I originally bought Grip-shift, but after having two shifters fail on the bike stand I went for triggers. The defective shfters are sent back for warranty replacement. Tyres are Nobby Nic 2.25 Folding LiteSkins. Still good clearance and gives a bit of a plus-feeling on a kids bike. Cassette is a Sunrace 11s 11-46, same as I ride myself. Nice for casual trail riding.

@bxxc: Thanks for your help, much appreciated, I guess that you are still subscribed!

[bxcc]

That’s a great build! And you’re welcome. I’m glad this thread has helped others.

As for the fork, I may have a new RockShox Sid up for grabs. 2017 Sid RL for 27.5” wheels. 2 things to note though, the axle to crown will be 10mm higher and it’s for Boost hubs. You’ll need a boost adapter and the 10mm makes it the same as a 110mm travel 26” fork. And then there is the shipping to Sweden from the US. Let me know if you’re interested.

[Ellagard]

Thanks, but no. The Manitou fork (brand new for the bike) is really nice, and not worth the hassle or money to replace.

Might get some action shots next week.