XC SP-M05

[Chriso_29er]

I've been using an old Scott Scale as my adventure / XC bike for 9 years, will never be without a HT in the stable for fast mild rides through the mountains. But as an alloy frame with some big K's on it was getting time to retire before it was forced anyhow.

So when the opportunity to grab this thing and swap most parts across came up, figured it was worth giving a go without going crazy with spending.

Very happy with the result. And out for its first ride today absolutely rips uphill as expected but also surprising stable coming down, though as first ride back from a broken hand no proper descending yet.

Will be used mostly as a hardcore gravelburn machine, which it seems will excel at.

It's no weight weenie with trail wheels and enduro stem/bars. So some possible gains to be had there in future.

Frame - SP Cycles SP-M05
Rear shock - N/A
Front shock/fork - Rockshox SID 120mm
Handlebars - Deity 780mm
Stem - Pivot 70mm
Headset - SP cycles
Grips - Giant
Saddle - Syncros
Seatpost - Fun Crossfire
Front brake - Shimano BR-M447, Tekro 180mm
Rear brake - Shimano BR-M447, Tektro 160mm
Cranks - Shimano FC-M622, non-boost triple. Wolftooth n/w ring on the outside position to run as boost.
Chainguide - N/A
Chain - Shimano SLX 11s
Pedals - Shimano XT, Blackspire Sub-Four
Front derailleur - N/A
Rear derailleur - Shimano SLX M7000 11s
Front shifter - N/A
Rear shifter - Shimano SLX M7000
Cassette - Shimano SLX M7000
Front hub - WTB
Rear hub - WTB
Front rim - WTB i30 KOM Light
Rear rim - WTB i30 KOM light
Spokes - WTB
Nipples - WTB
Tyres - Maxxis Ardent race 29x2.2
Tubes - N/A
Total weight - 11.17 kg

 

[Chriso_29er]

Have now done 460km on this thing so I guess time for a ride report.

I thought I would only use this as my gravel bike, but has proven to be very competent and fun on single trail. And of course very efficient, its now the fastest bike I have around Lysterfield and Smith's Gully.
Even with a very high stack giving a nice comfortable upright riding position it handles very steep climbs very well without much front end wander or looping out.
Heading back down with the 120mm fork on, it gets the job done surprisingly well unless there are really rough sections that can overwhelm it. Frame seems reasonably compliant that takes out a lot of trail chatter. But I have found it to feel a little noodley if pushing harder.
All in all very glad its made its way into my stable and look forward to many more adventures on it.

Couple of the bigger rides done on it so far.

Up the back of Lake Mountain to Kepples hut.

Lake Mountain Cascades from Marysville

Aqueduct trail out near Warburton

Big loops of Smith's Gully

 

[caad9]

She’s a ripper!

 

[Chriso_29er]

She’s a ripper!

Certainly is, thanks for your help getting this one together