Himalo Frames?

[cybrsrce]

Can you guys recommend  if this is the bottom bracket I want for this frame?

SHIMANO XT BB-MT800 Bottom Bracket BSA Threaded, One Size https://a.co/d/gGSAvLJ

Or is this one correct?

Shimano Bearing Set BSA bottom bracket MTB Hollowtech II for Deore SM BB51 / BB52 by Shimano https://a.co/d/3RX5OFY

BB-MT800 is the latest version that I know of and it works fine in this frame.  Just a standard 73mm English threaded shell. 

[scourge]

Thank you.  Buying now.

[MTBKeo]

Did they send anything out to you?  They never responded to my message. 

I had silver bolts so I grabbed these in black - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JZPLRLV
They fit perfectly, only downside is T30 head.

I haven't anything yet, they only replied to my first 2 messages. I would looking to replace both bolts and nuts, looking at some specialized and nukeproof stuff right now. 

[MTBKeo]

Can you guys recommend  if this is the bottom bracket I want for this frame?

SHIMANO XT BB-MT800 Bottom Bracket BSA Threaded, One Size https://a.co/d/gGSAvLJ

Or is this one correct?

Shimano Bearing Set BSA bottom bracket MTB Hollowtech II for Deore SM BB51 / BB52 by Shimano https://a.co/d/3RX5OFY

Both will work but the SHIMANO XT BB-MT800  is way better

[cybrsrce]

New frame arrived and has different seat stay and seat tube pivot bolts.  Looks like stainless steel that was freshly turned right before shipping, still had shavings in the heads.  The post side is the same as our current frame. The larger seat tube pivot bolts are painted black with no writing, also have more weight like the seat stay bolts so they're probably stainless as well.

Bottom shock mount hardware is also a "raw" stainless change.  I assume anyway, they didn't add the bolt so I only have the post side.

[scourge]

Is this a good thing or bad?

[cybrsrce]

Is this a good thing or bad?

I broke the 7075 aluminum version on the first frame that these bolts replace so that feels like a positive change.  Finish makes it feel like they had to throw the prototype replacements in the box to get it out the door.

[BHC1BCN]

Hey guys how's it going? I just found a crack in my current frame and need a cheap replacement for the time being. What do people think of how the frame rides so far? What are the differences in the seat stays that has been discussed? Can you post some photos please? Post the link of which vendor you guys are using? I'm thinking of doing a mullet setup with this frame. Thanks in advance

[cybrsrce]

Hey guys how's it going? I just found a crack in my current frame and need a cheap replacement for the time being. What do people think of how the frame rides so far? What are the differences in the seat stays that has been discussed? Can you post some photos please? Post the link of which vendor you guys are using? I'm thinking of doing a mullet setup with this frame. Thanks in advance

Original seat stay bolts:




New frame seat stay bolt:



The thru-bolt side is the same as the original so it looks the same on the "outside" of the frame.

I didn't weigh the new seat stay pivot attachment hardware,  it may also be aluminum.  Original:


New:


Depending on the parts you have available I think this is a great trail frame.  If you don't have a 210x55(52.5,50) shock there are a lot of carbon options that are only a little more and are 4-5lbs lighter.  I went with this because it was a reasonable price and I had 100% of the components to drop in, I was in the market for a 130-150mm frame that took the hardware I had and this was one of the very few options available.
I grabbed both of my frames from the official store - https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1101259771 and I think we bought all the remaining 29ers   There are a few other stores that have them cheaper with longer lead times, got both of mine in about 7 days.

[MTBKeo]

is that a bearing mount rockshox? did you use any extra spacer?

[cybrsrce]

is that a bearing mount rockshox? did you use any extra spacer?

Yep, a set of 1mm shims.

[MTBKeo]

Yep, a set of 1mm shims.

got a link? I wouldn't find one. I prefer Rockshox Shocks over the Fox

[cybrsrce]

got a link? I wouldn't find one. I prefer Rockshox Shocks over the Fox

I'm having a hard time finding the nylon flat washer kit I have, I couldn't find it in my order history from Amazon so who knows... I'm not finding an M8 x 1mm thick nylon washer on a Google search either.  It is just to pick up slack so it doesn't have to be anything great, a stainless or black oxide would also work.   

Alternatively, you can get a couple sets of these:
https://www.enduroforkseals.com/products/rear-suspension/shock-eyelet-bearing-kits/6mm-8mm-thru-bolts/SS8x17x0.5.html

The second frame has a Fox DPS with one of their needle bearings which is just as good as the roller bearing on the Super Deluxe.  It'll work on anything with a standard eyelet.
https://www.enduroforkseals.com/products/rear-suspension/shock-eyelet-bearing-kits/6mm-8mm-thru-bolts/NEEDLE-BEARING-30.html

I bought that Santa Cruz specific Super Deluxe Ultimate with the roller bearing thinking that Haideli put the right shock specs in for the AM831.  Of course, they had the information backward so I couldn't use it.  I actually sold it 4 times - 2x on eBay, and 2x on Pinkbike - and because people didn't read the big bolded warnings it was sent back every time   I'm happy that it works in this frame since replacing the damper is a huge pain and I obviously can't get rid of it... 

[MTBKeo]

I have the DPX2 on mine right now, I have a spare shock off my Hightower and wanted to used it on this but didn't think about running it upside down and with a shim.

the Rockshox support heavy riders like me better then fox, unless you have a suspension that has great kinetics.

most of my builds are higher end build but I love seeing what these cheaper frames can do!

[cybrsrce]

I have the DPX2 on mine right now, I have a spare shock off my Hightower and wanted to used it on this but didn't think about running it upside down and with a shim.

the Rockshox support heavy riders like me better then fox, unless you have a suspension that has great kinetics.

most of my builds are higher end build but I love seeing what these cheaper frames can do!

Then you have a winner!  Running this shock upside down is super smooth.  I'm 220lbs with a backpack and I can run it with damping, not just air and open.  If you know, you know