Post your All MTN/Funduro hardtail
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FatMuz
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I have a Thomson 30.0 seatpost. PM me and we'll work something out...
hungrytiger
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Nice rig. Where are the trails in that photo, looks very scenic!Here's my Kona Honzo.
Got a Dropper post on the way for it, but not really feeling the need for it just yet, just doing the old manual drop it down and pin it when I get to the top of a fun part.
Bike is an absolute riot! Something about hardtails that just can't be beaten with raw joy and trail feel.
Ugh these are too hard to resist, damn this thread. I broke a couple of bits on my xc hardtail so that was all the justification I needed to try out one of these. Was chasing a steel 650b frame and narrowed it down to the Trans Am, Shan, and the NS Eccentric. From the Geo charts I seemed to be in-between M and L for the Transition and the Shan but the M Eccentric seemed to be a better fit, so pulled the trigger on that.
Arrived this morning so I did a quick mock up with the other pieces I have planned. Everything else except for the headset will be handed down from other bikes. Pretty excited to get this one up and running. Fits a 2.4 Maxxis in the rear which is nice too.
Pic obviously without a headset so it looks more raked out than it will be. Flow EX and 140 34s
Arrived this morning so I did a quick mock up with the other pieces I have planned. Everything else except for the headset will be handed down from other bikes. Pretty excited to get this one up and running. Fits a 2.4 Maxxis in the rear which is nice too.
Pic obviously without a headset so it looks more raked out than it will be. Flow EX and 140 34s
XYGTHO
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Looking to be a sick build mate. I bought a Santa Cruz 650b Chameleon which I'm making some slight changes to. Bit lighter build than yours so I can use for trail and XC. Dual position 140-120 forks and Arch Ex wheels. Awesome to be on a hard tail again now and then. Amazing how quick you can stick go downhill even on the rocky stuff. I thought it would slow me right down which it did but not my a lot.Ugh these are too hard to resist, damn this thread. I broke a couple of bits on my xc hardtail so that was all the justification I needed to try out one of these. Was chasing a steel 650b frame and narrowed it down to the Trans Am, Shan, and the NS Eccentric. From the Geo charts I seemed to be in-between M and L for the Transition and the Shan but the M Eccentric seemed to be a better fit, so pulled the trigger on that.
Arrived this morning so I did a quick mock up with the other pieces I have planned. Everything else except for the headset will be handed down from other bikes. Pretty excited to get this one up and running. Fits a 2.4 Maxxis in the rear which is nice too.
Pic obviously without a headset so it looks more raked out than it will be. Flow EX and 140 34s
Yea I usually ride an SB66 but have an old Yeti ARC hardtail that I take out every now and then and its a heap of fun, just gets caught up in the rough with traditional XC geometry 71* HA etc. Its retired to the wall now and will morph into the NS. Should hopefully provide a new feel for familiar trails.
The Chameleon looks like a lot of fun as well but Ive never had a steel framed HT and everyone raves about them so was keen to give it a go. If I can sneak it under ~12kg I'd be happy with that. We'll see.
The Chameleon looks like a lot of fun as well but Ive never had a steel framed HT and everyone raves about them so was keen to give it a go. If I can sneak it under ~12kg I'd be happy with that. We'll see.
That looks awesome! 650b yeah? Where did you get the frame from and what $? (PM me if you don't want to disclose on here!) I've been looking at a replacement frame and I saw this same frame on CRC website, though it appears CRC only has 26" version (unless 650b fits?)Ugh these are too hard to resist, damn this thread. I broke a couple of bits on my xc hardtail so that was all the justification I needed to try out one of these. Was chasing a steel 650b frame and narrowed it down to the Trans Am, Shan, and the NS Eccentric. From the Geo charts I seemed to be in-between M and L for the Transition and the Shan but the M Eccentric seemed to be a better fit, so pulled the trigger on that.
Arrived this morning so I did a quick mock up with the other pieces I have planned. Everything else except for the headset will be handed down from other bikes. Pretty excited to get this one up and running. Fits a 2.4 Maxxis in the rear which is nice too.
Pic obviously without a headset so it looks more raked out than it will be. Flow EX and 140 34s
It was from CRC yea, it was about $820 shipped - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...gclid=CPjl7bnA2cYCFZEIvAodQ0ACqg&gclsrc=aw.ds
Ubyk seems to have them a bit cheaper but I haven't used them before so was a little wary - http://www.ubyk-pro.com/ns-bikes-eccentric-black-frame-2015/23621
Its a 650b specific frame but you can set it up with 26in if you like. 44mm headtube, 142x12 axle, 420mm CS, threaded BB, 30.9 seatpost ticked all the boxes I was after.
Ubyk seems to have them a bit cheaper but I haven't used them before so was a little wary - http://www.ubyk-pro.com/ns-bikes-eccentric-black-frame-2015/23621
Its a 650b specific frame but you can set it up with 26in if you like. 44mm headtube, 142x12 axle, 420mm CS, threaded BB, 30.9 seatpost ticked all the boxes I was after.
Thanks mate! PM Sent!
Built up the NS as far as I could - waiting on a drivetrain now. I've ordered 11sp XT for another bike and the plan was to hand down a 10sp xt/zee stuff onto this thing but who knows how long that will take. Might need to get something in the mean time 
hwell:
Will have to get a dropper eventually as well.
hwell:Will have to get a dropper eventually as well.
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r.ayres1
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Any progress (pics :happy
on your new frame build? Love the look of these :thumb:Oh I would love to. Just can't get down there. Have you done it before?
It's a shame that the hardtail guys aren't the racer type, I think it would be great if it was a properly big category. Was pretty cool back in the day when DH races had a Hardtail category loaded with kids doing crazy shit.
misterhoang
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Yup, registered and accommodation booked for that weekend, can't wait
Not really familiar with Stromlo, but isn't real rough is it?
loc81
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I do the 4 hour drive quite a few times a year and never get bored with Stromlo or Canberra. One of the most enjoyable, best value climbs and at least half a dozen ways back down that vary in difficulty but all very rideable! I can't recommend Stromlo enough. I'm a little unfamiliar with the DH track so that's where my practice time will be on Saturday and Sunday.
If anyone is looking for accommodation, I always stay at Alivio tourist park. Plenty of options depending on size and comfort, a great restaurant/bar and extremely family friendly so bring the cheer squad!
Will definitely get down there soon, Fresh stuff at Majura looks too good to refuse. Good luck to all the boys and girls on hardtails, looks like an absolute blast.
HimynameisMike
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Not yet - have pretty much everything except for headset and tyres - building a bike whilst saving for a house is hard work :-(Any progress (pics :happy
