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Hi guys,
Have been on here a while, and have always wanted to share with others my bike journey... but haven't gotten the courage to do it till now (I Hope!)
I've always enjoyed reading about other people's builds, and had an opportunity a few years back (almost 10 years! geewiz time flies!) when I had my dream build. However, an accident at Buller in 2007(?) meant 1- I was left with chronic neck and back issues, 2- had a brain fart and sold the dream bike (on farkin no less!) and replaced it with a lavendar XC whip (whole other story there). I have only just got back on the bike after a little over 2 years and it's the best thing I've done for myself in a while.
So after lots of physio, especially in the last 6 months, and a generous mate who gave me lots of parts and encouragement I'd like to share with you my 2 month crash course back into cycling! - The original plan was to get fit, and build a new bike up over the year.
For those who couldn't care less and are here for pictures, I picked this up yesterday... and have some plans eace: for this. HUGE thanks to iRide Bikes for sourcing this Small 2014 Rocky Mountain Altitude, props to Ross for taking me seriously even when I looked like one of those daydreaming tyre kicker types :Banane35:
Frame - 2014 Rocky Mountain Altitude 770MSL [SMALL]
Rear shock - 2015 DVO Diamond
Front shock/fork - 2014 Fox 34 CTD with Vorsprung TLA upgrade
Handlebars - Renthal FatbarLite Carbon
Stem - Straitline Pinch Clamp 35mm
Headset - Canecreek
Grips - Stock lock-on style grips
Barcaps - Straitline Blue
Saddle - Selle Italia Flite Ti
Seatpost - RS Reverb Stealth
Seatpost Clamp - Straitline Blue 34.9
Front brake - XTR M9000/Saint Calipre w/ 180mm RT86 rotors
Rear brake - XTR M9000/Saint Calipre w/ 180mm RT86 rotors
Cranks - Raceface Turbine 2014
Chainguide - MRP AMG
Chain - Shimano HG900-11
Pedals - XT Trail pedals (2013 version)
Rear derailleur - XTR M9000-GS
Front shifter - XTR ML9000
Cassette - XTR M9000 11-40T
Front hub - DT Swiss 240s 32h
Rear hub -DT Swiss 240s 32h
Front rim - Light-Bicycle 35mm AM rims
Rear rim - Light-Bicycle 35mm AM rims
Tyres - Minion DHR 2.3 front (ordered DHF and received DHR lol) + High Roller II 2.3/Minion SS 2.3 rear
Plus lots of blue stuff...
- cable ends
- FSA transparent headset spacers
- K-Edge enduro Garmin mount
- RF crank boots
- Carbocage chainring bolts
Updated 15/10/2015
heaps more on page 5
Updated 28/06/2015... more in second post.
https://flic.kr/p/vm7mi3
Stock with Candy Pedals - I've always used flats/SPD's, but my mate has me thinking about getting this bike under 11.5kg... I'm thinking 12-12.5kg target is more realistic?
https://flic.kr/p/rz5jrz
The X9 will be going. Going to a 1x11 because I'm not hard enough and shimongrel because I like that stuff more. Having said that geewiz these new bits have come a long way! Always liked the idea of the 1:1 activation and active cable release of SRAM, but I'm one of those people who liked the XTR top-normal derailleurs.
https://flic.kr/p/rz5Cih
Ross even had it tubeless ready for me... that's quality service! Really liking the wider rims/tyre profile, but not so much the X9 hubs. Nothing wrong, just miss that snappy engagement of my Hopes and CKs. Wheels might get an upgrade, but farther down the track. The weakest link in this equation is me.
https://flic.kr/p/rz5hhp
I like the utility of the dropper post, but I'm a little unsure about the play in the post. Only one way to find out! Is there a dropper out there that is near play free?
https://flic.kr/p/rwTB4S
I'm really liking the remote for the Float X, but a little disappointed in hopw tricky it is to get to the rebound adjuster... also I'm not sure why there isn't independant high and low speed adjustments for the Fox 34's up front? Leave and forget fork?
https://flic.kr/p/rfRQAT
https://flic.kr/p/rhJbeM
Always loved e.13 kit! and this is so silent... and the finish on the Raceface gear is nice, can't comment on stiffness... been too long, but they feel good. Love how these Turbines remind me of the old school LP's... if only these were red!
I've read up that with a clutch derailleur and the narrow wide ring, there's no need for a chainguide... true? I'm actually contemplating getting a bashguard because I'm a hack!
https://flic.kr/p/qCoULH
I read up that not many people rate these brake levers, I kinda like the ergonomics... but still need to properly bed those rotors and pads in to tell whether or not the fuss is true... but light than XT and 4 pot? They feel pretty good to me so far
https://flic.kr/p/rzbafk
I've yet to play with this Ride9 chip... but it's probably the thing that sold me on this bike. Being a lighter and smaller guy... I've always found air shocks were a little harsh if I wanted to access it's bottom out potentials, or I just blew through them too easily. Currently still set in the default position, but reading up I think I'll be shift it up and forwards... so I can run higher pressures for my weight, and slacken out the bike a little more. Anyone have some experience to share?
Anyway that's enough from me!
More updates/stories to come back to work for me!
EDIT
12/03/2015: I'll post specs once I do some changes. So specs are no different to that listed.
EDIT
22/03/2015: Upgraded to 11 speed XTR drivetrain, ESI grips, old saddle... so spec's up!
EDIT
07/05/2015: Updated specs to reflect lots of blue parts, and I found the ESI chunky grips too fat with gloves, so stock lock-on style grips went back on. Once these wear out, I'll be getting a set of ODI Ruffians.
EDIT:
28/06/2015: Vorsprung TLA & Corset upgrade. Switched to XT Trail pedals.
EDIT:
15/10/2015: New Light-bicycle wheels, new brakes, tyre changes - full update on page 5
http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?290711-RM-Altitude-now-with-Vorsprung/page5
EDIT:
8/12/2015: DVO Diamonds & updated Flite Ti
Have been on here a while, and have always wanted to share with others my bike journey... but haven't gotten the courage to do it till now (I Hope!)
I've always enjoyed reading about other people's builds, and had an opportunity a few years back (almost 10 years! geewiz time flies!) when I had my dream build. However, an accident at Buller in 2007(?) meant 1- I was left with chronic neck and back issues, 2- had a brain fart and sold the dream bike (on farkin no less!) and replaced it with a lavendar XC whip (whole other story there). I have only just got back on the bike after a little over 2 years and it's the best thing I've done for myself in a while.
So after lots of physio, especially in the last 6 months, and a generous mate who gave me lots of parts and encouragement I'd like to share with you my 2 month crash course back into cycling! - The original plan was to get fit, and build a new bike up over the year.
For those who couldn't care less and are here for pictures, I picked this up yesterday... and have some plans eace: for this. HUGE thanks to iRide Bikes for sourcing this Small 2014 Rocky Mountain Altitude, props to Ross for taking me seriously even when I looked like one of those daydreaming tyre kicker types :Banane35:
Frame - 2014 Rocky Mountain Altitude 770MSL [SMALL]
Rear shock - 2015 DVO Diamond
Front shock/fork - 2014 Fox 34 CTD with Vorsprung TLA upgrade
Handlebars - Renthal FatbarLite Carbon
Stem - Straitline Pinch Clamp 35mm
Headset - Canecreek
Grips - Stock lock-on style grips
Barcaps - Straitline Blue
Saddle - Selle Italia Flite Ti
Seatpost - RS Reverb Stealth
Seatpost Clamp - Straitline Blue 34.9
Front brake - XTR M9000/Saint Calipre w/ 180mm RT86 rotors
Rear brake - XTR M9000/Saint Calipre w/ 180mm RT86 rotors
Cranks - Raceface Turbine 2014
Chainguide - MRP AMG
Chain - Shimano HG900-11
Pedals - XT Trail pedals (2013 version)
Rear derailleur - XTR M9000-GS
Front shifter - XTR ML9000
Cassette - XTR M9000 11-40T
Front hub - DT Swiss 240s 32h
Rear hub -DT Swiss 240s 32h
Front rim - Light-Bicycle 35mm AM rims
Rear rim - Light-Bicycle 35mm AM rims
Tyres - Minion DHR 2.3 front (ordered DHF and received DHR lol) + High Roller II 2.3/Minion SS 2.3 rear
Plus lots of blue stuff...
- cable ends
- FSA transparent headset spacers
- K-Edge enduro Garmin mount
- RF crank boots
- Carbocage chainring bolts
Updated 15/10/2015
heaps more on page 5
Updated 28/06/2015... more in second post.
https://flic.kr/p/vm7mi3
Stock with Candy Pedals - I've always used flats/SPD's, but my mate has me thinking about getting this bike under 11.5kg... I'm thinking 12-12.5kg target is more realistic?
https://flic.kr/p/rz5jrz
The X9 will be going. Going to a 1x11 because I'm not hard enough and shimongrel because I like that stuff more. Having said that geewiz these new bits have come a long way! Always liked the idea of the 1:1 activation and active cable release of SRAM, but I'm one of those people who liked the XTR top-normal derailleurs.
https://flic.kr/p/rz5Cih
Ross even had it tubeless ready for me... that's quality service! Really liking the wider rims/tyre profile, but not so much the X9 hubs. Nothing wrong, just miss that snappy engagement of my Hopes and CKs. Wheels might get an upgrade, but farther down the track. The weakest link in this equation is me.
https://flic.kr/p/rz5hhp
I like the utility of the dropper post, but I'm a little unsure about the play in the post. Only one way to find out! Is there a dropper out there that is near play free?
https://flic.kr/p/rwTB4S
I'm really liking the remote for the Float X, but a little disappointed in hopw tricky it is to get to the rebound adjuster... also I'm not sure why there isn't independant high and low speed adjustments for the Fox 34's up front? Leave and forget fork?
https://flic.kr/p/rfRQAT
https://flic.kr/p/rhJbeM
Always loved e.13 kit! and this is so silent... and the finish on the Raceface gear is nice, can't comment on stiffness... been too long, but they feel good. Love how these Turbines remind me of the old school LP's... if only these were red!
I've read up that with a clutch derailleur and the narrow wide ring, there's no need for a chainguide... true? I'm actually contemplating getting a bashguard because I'm a hack!
https://flic.kr/p/qCoULH
I read up that not many people rate these brake levers, I kinda like the ergonomics... but still need to properly bed those rotors and pads in to tell whether or not the fuss is true... but light than XT and 4 pot? They feel pretty good to me so far
https://flic.kr/p/rzbafk
I've yet to play with this Ride9 chip... but it's probably the thing that sold me on this bike. Being a lighter and smaller guy... I've always found air shocks were a little harsh if I wanted to access it's bottom out potentials, or I just blew through them too easily. Currently still set in the default position, but reading up I think I'll be shift it up and forwards... so I can run higher pressures for my weight, and slacken out the bike a little more. Anyone have some experience to share?
Anyway that's enough from me!
More updates/stories to come back to work for me!
EDIT
12/03/2015: I'll post specs once I do some changes. So specs are no different to that listed.
EDIT
22/03/2015: Upgraded to 11 speed XTR drivetrain, ESI grips, old saddle... so spec's up!
EDIT
07/05/2015: Updated specs to reflect lots of blue parts, and I found the ESI chunky grips too fat with gloves, so stock lock-on style grips went back on. Once these wear out, I'll be getting a set of ODI Ruffians.
EDIT:
28/06/2015: Vorsprung TLA & Corset upgrade. Switched to XT Trail pedals.
EDIT:
15/10/2015: New Light-bicycle wheels, new brakes, tyre changes - full update on page 5
http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?290711-RM-Altitude-now-with-Vorsprung/page5
EDIT:
8/12/2015: DVO Diamonds & updated Flite Ti
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