Leaf Concept DLX: hope, profile, fox, mutantbikes: update pg. 3

[singlespeedfreeride]

so after my last frame got mangled, i decided that i would start from scratch and build up a new bike. So far ive bough a used leaf concept dlx frame, bb and headset (thanks Callan ) and picked up some profile race cranks today, still waiting on mutant bikes sin stem, mutant bikes small V3 bar, kenda npj 26 x 2.1 for the front, mutant bikes slimy seat and anodised ti bolts for the hub and integrated seatpost. will be ordering the rest of the parts in 2 weeks or so.

this is what i have now

this fork will only be sticking around until i have enough to upgrade. im thinking x fusion vengeance at 65mm

 

[muskimo]

I still think we should have built a frame together. Would have been fantastic. Good luck with this one.

 

[singlespeedfreeride]

thanks. yeah as i said, cant afford it at the moment. neither do i have time to design another frame.

 

[singlespeedfreeride]

so after a few weeks waiting my ano blue Ti bolts are finally here

 

[Science]

blue? they look very green...

 

[singlespeedfreeride]

thats just the white balance in the photo. theyre bright blue

 

[singlespeedfreeride]

so there hasnt been much activity on this build until now as i bought a bmx and needed some stuff for that, but the mutant bikes parts finally arrived. only need a few more things to complete the build. also got some ns grips for it, cut the flanges and also flipped them so the end acts as a mini flange. sorry for the crappy photo, i was keen for a ride so i half arsed it

 

[singlespeedfreeride]

a few more bits are here now i have th Identiti rebate Park fork, Proper 28t sprocket, a random 13t rear sprocket, KMC 710sl chain and kenda npj tyre

 

[singlespeedfreeride]

build is complete!

specs:

frame: leaf concept dlx 557. Ti seat clamp bolt
fork: identiti rebate park
bar: mutant bikes small
stem: mutant bikes sin V2
headset: leaf sputnic
bb: leaf spanish
cranks: good ol' profiles. 6" gdh spindle
pedals: fly ruben graphite
sprocket: proper 28t
chain: kmc 710sl
seat: mutant bikes slimy
post: octane one nylon pivotal
front wheel: ns roller 10mm laced to octane one solar 32 with a kenda npj tyre
rear wheel: hope pro 2 ss laced to mavic ex721 with a maxxis dth and Ti bolts

 

[Rue]

Nice and clean

How did you find the Solar Rims?

 

[singlespeedfreeride]

good so far. over rotated a few spins to flat and its still straight so thats a good sign haha.

 

[Callan.]

Looks clean! Does your pedal hit the front wheel?

 

[singlespeedfreeride]

yep. until i get a new frame, i cannot turn left. let alone keep up my polish nature and (attempt to) barspin every second or third trick.

also i put this baby on a scale, its 10.5kgs without any sketchy parts or any cutting/drilling. take that weight weenies!

 

[Mr_hANky]

Ummm your running rigids, what did you expect it too weigh?

 

[singlespeedfreeride]

more than that. ive got suspension and a brake now. update coming tomorrow or whenever i can be bothered taking a photo. its absolutely dialled now apart from there being way too much travel.

 

[Staunch]

Did you go back to the Marz forks or end up getting X Fusions? Or something else?

 

[singlespeedfreeride]

got something else. 2007 fox 32 float RL

 

[Staunch]

Yeah, saw you mentioned in the other thread.
How do they go stiffness wise for street/DJing?

 

[singlespeedfreeride]

well with 140mm travel theyre fine, didnt feel any flex 180ing down stuff and on sliders, so i guess at 80mm theyll be sweet. im not a very aggressive rider so it should work just fine for me

 

[singlespeedfreeride]

Boom