IP-106 on the way

[seat_boy]

Hello all,

This is my first post here, though I've been following these carbon frames for a while. I'm the guy that organized a lot of the hardtail 29er info in my blog post. Check it out here:

http://bikingtoplay.blogspot.com/2013/11/chinese-carbon-bike-frames.html

After that post, I ended up with a Krampus, though I found it to be too heavy and pokey for much enjoyment. I then bought a Sette Razzo carbon frame off ebay. I was pretty sure I wouldn't like carbon fiber: I'm a steel guy at heart, and I've had mixed feelings about the two carbon frames I'd demo'd previously (older Gary Fisher Superfly was stiff and dead feeling, newer Trek Superfly was nice http://bikingtoplay.blogspot.com/2013/11/trek-factory-demo-niner-and-gryphon-sold.htmlenough, but $4000!), so I didn't want to invest a lot into a CF frame.

Somewhat to my surprise, I found I enjoyed the Razzo quite a bit:


It was light and smooth, but still responsive to my pedaling efforts. A nice combination.

But...

Ideally, I would like the top tube to be a bit shorter, as well as the chainstays, I wouldn't mind more standover, and I'd like to run it with a carbon fork and a big fat tire up front.

So, I just sent dough off to Peter for an 20" IP-106 with a matching fork. I figure I'll build it up 1x9 with a Knard up front and my Mission 2.4 on the back. I think that will fit.

Stay tuned.

[Izzy]

Welcome to Chinertown.. Looks like you've caught the "build another chiner even though I just built one" bug that's going around, lol. I currently have plans for two separate chiners. Don't "need " either one lol. It's just if you buy all Chinese carbon, the price is very reasonable. Makes owning multiple sweet full carbon rides a reality for a lot of guys/gals.

Just curious why you're going 1x9 rather than 1x10?

Looking forward to following your build thread!

[Carbon_Dude]

I've seen your blog before, lots of good info on carbon frames.  Welcome to Chinertown!

[seat_boy]

1x9 simply because that's what I have on hand. With a 32 x 12/36, I can handle all of my local trails (that's not saying much in Central Ohio)

[Izzy]

1x9 simply because that's what I have on hand. With a 32 x 12/36, I can handle all of my local trails (that's not saying much in Central Ohio)

Ok, I gotcha. I guess considering that your Sette is a single speed, nine speed should be plenty.

How do you like that X Fusion fork? I've read good things.. good price, too. I think we're going to start seeing more of those on builds.

[seat_boy]

I'm no suspension expert, but prior to the X Fusion I had a Reba that had been PUSH'd. I think the X Fusion performs pretty similarly: smooth, nice action. I've had it for a few years now, and it's been dead reliable (keeping in mind I was riding much of that time rigid, so the X Fusion has only had intermittent usage).

I wouldn't have any hesitation about getting another X Fusion fork. I also had a 26er Enix on my FSR which also performed well.

[seat_boy]

Got my tracking number yesterday, so the obsessive checking has begun!

[Patrick C.]

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I'm pretty spoiled by UPS and Fedex tracking.  The EMS tracking system is almost worse than no tracking, since it shows (for me, anyway) no updates for nearly a week until the package is turned over to the local post office.  Frustrating, but if waiting for a Chiner is your biggest worry then life is good.

And welcome to Chinertown- your page was helpful to me in reviewing the different frames.

[325racer]

I'm in the same boat, almost literally, my tracking numbers arrived on Monday.  I forget the exact page, but I used an alternate site t OK run the tracking info.  While it just pulls from the EMS, it also links a map from google maps, so you can see where it is.  Being inSan Diego, I'm expecting to see my stuff early next week.

[brmeyer135]

324r, I see on your Sette that you stacked a lot of spacers under your stem...is that how it came or is that about fit?

[andyfloyd]

I just got done with my ip-106 build I have a thread in here on it. The 106 Frame is the same bike as the Focus raven 1.0. Its got interesting designs on the rear stays...they flare out but are thin to make the rear get some compliance. I really like the frame mine was finished well.

[seat_boy]

My spacers are for fit... that gets the bars about even with the saddle.

[Vipassana]

324r, I see on your Sette that you stacked a lot of spacers under your stem...is that how it came or is that about fit?

As soon as my stuff said released from customs in San Franscisco, it was at my door in AZ within 24 hours.  All four times actually.

[seat_boy]

My frame is in NY, so it's very close... too bad I'm going on a business trip through Wednesday 

[seat_boy]

Got my frame today--actually yesterday, but I was 200 miles away--and I'll have pics up soon.

One question for those who've done this before: I will run this 1x9, so what to do with the cable lining for the front derailer that's currently poking out of the frame? I'd like to preserve the possibility of a front derailer in the future.

I also realized that, while I have a torque wrench, I need to pick up an allen key attachment for it. Off to the hardware store tomorrow.