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2024 Cult 480 Chromoly VPP Enduro 15

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ivangt4
3/2/2024 3:57am
Cult 480 FB
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Cult 480 FB
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Parts

Frame
Other
Cult 480
Custom built chromoly frame with a VPP1 linkage
Frame: Other Cult 480. Misc: Custom built chromoly frame with a VPP1 linkage
Rear Shock
FOX
FLOAT X Performance Elite
230x60
Rear Shock: FOX FLOAT X Performance Elite. Misc: 230x60
Fork
SR Suntour
Durolux R2C2
170mm Durolux 36
Fork: SR Suntour Durolux R2C2. Misc: 170mm Durolux 36
Headset
Nukeproof
Neutron
Headset: Nukeproof Neutron
Handlebar
Other
Ragley
770mm wide, 25mm rise
Handlebar: Other Ragley. Misc: 770mm wide, 25mm rise
Stem
FUNN
Equalizer
35mm, with 10deg rise
Stem: FUNN Equalizer. Misc: 35mm, with 10deg rise
Grips
FUNN
Combat II
Grips: FUNN Combat II
Brakes
Shimano
Zee M640
Brakes: Shimano Zee M640
Brake Levers
Shimano
Deore M6100
Brake Levers: Shimano Deore M6100
Shifters
Shimano
Deore XT M8100
Shifters: Shimano Deore XT M8100
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
Deore XT M8100
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M8100
Cranks
Shimano
Deore XT M8100
Cranks: Shimano Deore XT M8100
Bottom Bracket
Shimano
BB-MT501
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-MT501
Chain
Shimano
XTR CN-M9100
Chain: Shimano XTR CN-M9100
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
Deore XT M8100
Cassette / Rear Cog: Shimano Deore XT M8100
Pedals
FUNN
Funndamental
Pedals: FUNN Funndamental
Front Rim
DT Swiss
EX471 29
Front Rim: DT Swiss EX471 29
Rear Rim
DT Swiss
EX511 27.5
Rear Rim: DT Swiss EX511 27.5
Hubs
DT Swiss
350 Straight Pull
Front is Novatec
Hubs: DT Swiss 350 Straight Pull. Misc: Front is Novatec
Front Tire
Schwalbe
Magic Mary Addix Soft
Super Trail 29x2.6
Front Tire: Schwalbe Magic Mary Addix Soft. Misc: Super Trail 29x2.6
Rear Tire
Schwalbe
Big Betty Addix Soft
Super Enduro 27.5x2.6
Rear Tire: Schwalbe Big Betty Addix Soft. Misc: Super Enduro 27.5x2.6
Saddle
FUNN
Adlib HD
Saddle: FUNN Adlib HD
Seatpost
Brand-X
Ascend 170mm
Seatpost: Brand-X Ascend 170mm
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2024
Model Year:
2024
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
37 lb 8 oz (17,010 g)
Weight: 37 lb 8 oz (17,010 g)
Additional Info

This is a custom built chromoly full sus, by a small local builder from Krasnodar, Russia. It is a 170/160 travel enduro, with a VPP1 rear linkage. Currently I am running it as a mullet as on top of being built for the upcoming Enduro race season, I wanted it to be a fun bike as well. 

First ride was today, as most of the snow has finally melted, felt great! Hoping to do a few bike park laps in a few weeks.

Additional Info:

This is a custom built chromoly full sus, by a small local builder from Krasnodar, Russia. It is a 170/160 travel enduro, with a VPP1 rear linkage. Currently I am running it as a mullet as on top of being built for the upcoming Enduro race season, I wanted it to be a fun bike as well. 

First ride was today, as most of the snow has finally melted, felt great! Hoping to do a few bike park laps in a few weeks.
ivangt4
3/2/2024 3:57am
1020 of 17633
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endurendo
11 months ago

Wow. Great looking bike. Do you know if the builder is willing to ship to the US?

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Will_Narayan
11 months ago

The lines of the frame are pretty much perfect. Would have loved a non-drive side picture to see how the lower part of the down tube looks. The only con I'd have would be the lack of place for a bottle, but with so much slopping it could probably be placed over the top tube, under the saddle.

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ivangt4
11 months ago

Ill get more photos of it once I get the chance, but it sort of squares off and goes into the BB area.

Funny enough, im one of those rare riders that hates water bottles and other stuff, pumps, tubes etc strapped onto bikes (rather ride with my backpack), so one of my requirements was that there were no bottle mounts anywhere, to make sure the lines of the bike were uninterrupted.

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f.i.t.nj
11 months ago

Looks soooo good!

Post up some geo and suspension info when you have a chance. 

Enjoy!

 

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ivangt4
11 months ago

Well the suspension details are listed above, unless there was something else? 

Geo wise, the numbers are accurate estimates, but still estimates as the frame originally was intended for 29inch wheels, so with a mullet, some changes had to be made. Around 470 reach, 590 ETT, 630 Stack, 400 seat tube length, 340 bb height, 64 HTA, 78 STA, 1260mm wb with 435 CS length. 

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f.i.t.nj
11 months ago

I was referring to the kinematics since you can set up VPP many ways. I presume you mean by VPP1 that it's pretty much exactly like the first Gen Santa Cruz's. If so disregard my question. 

Either way it looks super fun. 

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ivangt4
11 months ago

Ah right!

Yeah exactly, its almost a 1;1 copy of SCs VPP1 design. Slight difference in shock placement, but not much else. Ive ridden a lot of SC bikes, and theyre my 2nd favorite feeling linkage behind switch infinity on Yetis, so when I committed to the idea of a custom chromoly frame, id wanted one with a SC esque VPP linkage if I could. Left me with two choices, Cultebike or Zoceli bikes. Due to logistical challenges currently, ended up going with Cult (cultebike on socials)

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