blacksp20
Likes Bikes and Dirt
Was lucky enough to receive a new Banshee Prime V2 and forks for my 40th last year. Built it up in December using parts from my old Yeti 575 and On One Lurcher. Wheels and drivetrain were donated by the Lurcher (hence the blue hubs and narrow rims) and the cockpit came from the Yeti. It’s a work in progress but it’s getting close to complete. Have recently upgraded the rear shock from a RS Monarch+ and planning on a wheel rebuild very soon with Spank 350 rims. Name was given by @madstace due to the red, green and blue colour scheme.
It rides so well. I finally understand the love for Banshee bikes. The geo is perfect for my oversized proportions and I feel like I’m sitting in the bike rather than being precariously perched on top like my previous rides. 135mm travel with 29” wheels is more than enough for my level of trail riding. I’m quite surprised how more stable it is when jumping compared to the old 575. It pops really well and feels very stable in flight. Banshee have done really well to create a long bike that doesn’t feel at all sluggish in the turns.
Frame - 2019 Banshee Prime V2 raw finish XL
Rear shock - DVO Topaz T3 air
Front shock/fork - DVO Diamond 29 set at 150mm
Handlebars - Renthal Fatbar
Stem - Thompson X4 50mm
Headset - Cane Creek 40
Grips - ESI chunky black w/ ODI end caps
Saddle - Brooks Cambium C17
Seatpost - KS LEV DX 150
Front brake - Shimano XT w/ 200mm rotor
Rear brake - Shimano XT w/ 180mm rotor
Cranks - Shimano XT w/ Absolute Black 32T oval
Chainguide - n/a
Chain - Shimano
Pedals - Shimano SPD
Front derailleur - n/a
Rear derailleur - Shimano XT w/ Rad cage
Front shifter - Shimano XT for dropper
Rear shifter - Shimano XT
Cassette - Sunrace 11-42
Front hub - Hope Pro 2 EVO
Rear hub - Hadley
Front rim - Stans Arch EX
Rear rim - Stans Arch EX
Spokes - unknown black
Nipples - unknown silver
Tyres - Maxxis DHR2 (F) Schwalbe Hans Dampf (R)
Tubes - n/a
Total weight - lighter than I expected but I haven’t weighed it.
It rides so well. I finally understand the love for Banshee bikes. The geo is perfect for my oversized proportions and I feel like I’m sitting in the bike rather than being precariously perched on top like my previous rides. 135mm travel with 29” wheels is more than enough for my level of trail riding. I’m quite surprised how more stable it is when jumping compared to the old 575. It pops really well and feels very stable in flight. Banshee have done really well to create a long bike that doesn’t feel at all sluggish in the turns.
Frame - 2019 Banshee Prime V2 raw finish XL
Rear shock - DVO Topaz T3 air
Front shock/fork - DVO Diamond 29 set at 150mm
Handlebars - Renthal Fatbar
Stem - Thompson X4 50mm
Headset - Cane Creek 40
Grips - ESI chunky black w/ ODI end caps
Saddle - Brooks Cambium C17
Seatpost - KS LEV DX 150
Front brake - Shimano XT w/ 200mm rotor
Rear brake - Shimano XT w/ 180mm rotor
Cranks - Shimano XT w/ Absolute Black 32T oval
Chainguide - n/a
Chain - Shimano
Pedals - Shimano SPD
Front derailleur - n/a
Rear derailleur - Shimano XT w/ Rad cage
Front shifter - Shimano XT for dropper
Rear shifter - Shimano XT
Cassette - Sunrace 11-42
Front hub - Hope Pro 2 EVO
Rear hub - Hadley
Front rim - Stans Arch EX
Rear rim - Stans Arch EX
Spokes - unknown black
Nipples - unknown silver
Tyres - Maxxis DHR2 (F) Schwalbe Hans Dampf (R)
Tubes - n/a
Total weight - lighter than I expected but I haven’t weighed it.