ashes_mtb
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Here's the spiritual successor to the mortally wounded Ashes No.4. 23 years newer and 29 inch wheels...
With the Giant dead, I needed a new frame and decided I was best going something new or near new given how long I go between bikes.
Mostly spend my time trail riding with the young fella, but will jump on a shuttle for some gravity runs occasionally and may do some enduro races for a laugh down the track if the young fella decides he wants to do that.
Was on a pretty tight budget and this came up cheap and was in almost new condition. Bought new by a cashed up roadie who quickly decided MTB wasn't for him; claims it'd only done about 4 or 5 rides and they obviously easy rides with hardly a mark on it.
Stripped it down to a rolling chassis and then built it back up with the gear off the Giant.
Was quite happy on 26 wheels but I suppose you've got to move with the times.
Frame - 2019 Norco Fluid FS1 120mm, large size
Rear shock - Rockshox Deluxe R Debonair 190x45
Front shock/fork - Rockshox Revelation RC 130mm
Handlebars - Nukeproof Sam Hill 31.8 / 800mm
Stem - Raceface Evolve 31.8 / 60mm
Headset - stock integrated
Grips - Oury V2
Saddle - Liv cheapy
Seatpost - TransX 31.6 130mm dropper
Front brake - Shimano XT M8000 180mm rotor
Rear brake - Shimano XT M8000 180mm rotor
Cranks - Shimano Deore LX Hollowtech II 175mm
Chainring - Wolftooth Drop-Stop 32t
Chainguide - N/A
Chain - Shimano SLX 11sp
Pedals - Flats; eBay specials.
Rear derailleur - Shimano SLX 11sp
Rear shifter - Shimano SLX 11sp
Cassette - Shimano SLX 11-42
Front hub - Novatec 15x110
Rear hub - Novatec 12x148
Front rim - WTB STM i29
Rear rim - WTB STM i29
F Tyre - Maxxis DHF 29x2.5WT EXO / TR
R Tyre - Maxxis DHR II 29x2.4WT EXO / TR
Valves - Schrader - Joe's Tubeless
Total weight - 15.1kg
With the Giant dead, I needed a new frame and decided I was best going something new or near new given how long I go between bikes.
Mostly spend my time trail riding with the young fella, but will jump on a shuttle for some gravity runs occasionally and may do some enduro races for a laugh down the track if the young fella decides he wants to do that.
Was on a pretty tight budget and this came up cheap and was in almost new condition. Bought new by a cashed up roadie who quickly decided MTB wasn't for him; claims it'd only done about 4 or 5 rides and they obviously easy rides with hardly a mark on it.
Stripped it down to a rolling chassis and then built it back up with the gear off the Giant.
Was quite happy on 26 wheels but I suppose you've got to move with the times.
Frame - 2019 Norco Fluid FS1 120mm, large size
Rear shock - Rockshox Deluxe R Debonair 190x45
Front shock/fork - Rockshox Revelation RC 130mm
Handlebars - Nukeproof Sam Hill 31.8 / 800mm
Stem - Raceface Evolve 31.8 / 60mm
Headset - stock integrated
Grips - Oury V2
Saddle - Liv cheapy
Seatpost - TransX 31.6 130mm dropper
Front brake - Shimano XT M8000 180mm rotor
Rear brake - Shimano XT M8000 180mm rotor
Cranks - Shimano Deore LX Hollowtech II 175mm
Chainring - Wolftooth Drop-Stop 32t
Chainguide - N/A
Chain - Shimano SLX 11sp
Pedals - Flats; eBay specials.
Rear derailleur - Shimano SLX 11sp
Rear shifter - Shimano SLX 11sp
Cassette - Shimano SLX 11-42
Front hub - Novatec 15x110
Rear hub - Novatec 12x148
Front rim - WTB STM i29
Rear rim - WTB STM i29
F Tyre - Maxxis DHF 29x2.5WT EXO / TR
R Tyre - Maxxis DHR II 29x2.4WT EXO / TR
Valves - Schrader - Joe's Tubeless
Total weight - 15.1kg