Meinier 24” MTB build

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After a few months of thinking about it, 11.11 sales was the trigger point! I started ordering parts for it and will document below my experiences…

Ordered:
Frame 24” Meinier (could be the OEM for BXT…) - $243 in blue
https://a.aliexpress.com/_ms7Rgbt

Frame is sold naked so I added headset, thru axle & nut, seat post clamp & hose frame guides from their offering for $30

Wheels I went for Pasak as Meinier gave me a great deal on their demo set, complete with Kenda 24x2.35 XC tires - $150

PAsak 24" fork, 110mm travel, not ideal as the axle to crown length is a bit long for my liking at 470mm, I think 430ish would be better, but got a good deal from Meinier again so will use that to start with until something more suitable comes my way - $75

TPU tubes to replace the standard - $23 for 4
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqKBsTZ

Brakes, Zrace M1 X2, my son tried on my bike (riding the top tube), and is able to reach and apply required force - $43
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPd24vl

YBN 12S chain - $17
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPPR8Mx

Ltwoo TX shifter/derailleur - $39.5
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256807476247674.html

Sunshne 12S 11-46 cassette:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805550155109.html

ODI pro handlebar grips - $8.54
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802923154326.html

Risk foam sleeve for shifter and brake cable/hose - $2.16
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804953293228.html

Elutaone seatpost - $14.89
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806817868438.html



Reused:
Saddle will be elitaone, bars cut EC90, uno stem, Cruze cranks in 130mm with 28T passquest chainring

[Ludo]

added a few more items to the purchased list, getting close to be a complete bike. Hopefully we can land fully built around 10.5-11kg.

[Ludo]

Received the frame today, cleaner infernales than the 2 SP cycle I own! Clearly EPS molding, carbon layout seems perfect.
Paint job is great, frame tube nd especially rear triangle are really big adding sole uncessary weight I think. With seat clamp and rear thru axle insert, it checked at 1024g, not bad at all.
I need to start compiling the weights to get a guesstimate of finish weight, my best is probably around 11.5kg as the wheels and tire combination is pretty heavy. I may still be tempted to upgrade to carbon wheels and some 2.2 wide XC tires
Communication with Dan at Meinier has been outstanding.