Mountaincycle Battery - Now Built

[sammydog]

*****Finished pics in post 10

Its not quiet finished yet as I am having a few headset issues. But I thought I would post a few shots of my new bike.





As usual, building with bits in the shed causes a few issues and I am stuck while I sort out a new headset. I was planning on using a Cane Creek XXII which was all fine except the fork has a 1 1/8th steerer. The bottom cup of the headset is fine as I have the reducer crown race, but the upper sup is 1.5". Need to either get a new upper cup, or a complete new headset.

Also getting some MRP Camber Cranks as they give a better chainline on this frame going by all the reviews online.

Anyway, the spec.

Frame - Mountaincycle Battery
Rear shock - Marzocchi Rocco R
Front shock/fork - Marzocchi 55 TST2
Handlebars - FSA KLite
Stem - Either Sunline or Easton Vice
Headset -
Grips - Ritchey Foam
Saddle - FUNN
Seatpost - Bontrager Carbon
Front brake - Hope M4
Rear brake - Hope Mini
Cranks - Truvativ Holzfeller (soon to be MRP camber to resolve clearance issues)
Chainguide - e13 (soon to be MRP mini G2)
Rear derailleur - X0
Rear shifter - X0
Cassette - PG990
Hubs - Hope Pro II
Rim - Syncros
Tyres - Kenda Nevigal 2.35

 

[Steve the dog]

looks kick as man, gunna be sick as aids when its done

 

[rone]

Nice. These are supposed to be awesome fun to ride. Enjoy!

 

[sammydog]

I've heard nothing but good comments about them, so for the price Mountaincycle are selling them for it was worth a look.

Have to say, in the flesh the bike is stunning.

 

[sammydog]

Few shots of the frame,

 

[Old Shagger]

sweet

Wow now thats a mad new proflex lookalike.......

Been looking at that frame for a while...thats smicko.
Always loved the MCycles-wish i had kept mine. Always a reason to buy another now this new range is coming out....

 

[jmpalmer]

looking good. def go with the mrp cranks, it saved me all sorts of headaches, and they're nice and light too...

 

[sammydog]

Ordering some MRP's this week. I got my truvativ Holzfeller to work, but the chainline could be better and it leaves my DH bike unrideable.

 

[cjaty]

Mountain cycle is the master of single pivot, it will be great!

 

[sammydog]

After what felt like an eternity, the Battery is finally built. Here is a few finished pics. Now I just need a chance to ride it.

 

[aidz44]

mountain cycle, quite the enigma to me.

but this just looks so clean, the black frame contrasts so well with the white components.

 

[sammydog]

A few shots from the trail.

One of the awesome lookout/rest spots at Glenrock.


Mid climb break.

 

[joey69]

Thats real sick man my mates has one and loves it.

 

[No Skid Marks]

Rad. I'd just ditch that kooky long stem. You could get a set back post if you need the room.

 

[sammydog]

I've been toying with the idea of a layback post and shorter stem (got an Easton Vice lying around), just a tad worried that on every climb I will be popping wheelies all the way up if I shift the weight back too far.

The bike is short though, so I wouldn't run the shorter stem without the layback post.

I don't disagree the current stem looks a bit out of place, but as far as riding goes, it works.

 

[mullan2304]

Hey champ. Bike looks awesome. Good to see you out and about, hopefully i'll see you at Glenrock sometime soon.

 

[Mr Kurt]

Looks like my newly aquired Morewood Izimu. Very nice bike man

 

[needaride]

nice bike mate, do you find its pretty heavy in the rear end though? My mate had one and it felt a bit heavy in the back end in the air.. nice build you've got there though!

 

[donny70]

Hey, just saw this thread...

I'm getting one of these frames and was wondering what headset it takes.
Also, whats the final weight on it??

 

[aanon]

Sweet build mate, should be good for all sorts of dirt fun.
Always liked the mt cycles, is the company still owned/run by Rob Reisinger? Switched on guy, think he used to be a test rider for Kawasaki in the 80s.