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East Coast Paradox

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12/4/2020 6:00am
Coming up on 20 years and the Thomson Elite is still the standard by which all others are measured. The Devo is light, comfy, and wide - everything I want in a saddle. I've always loved Hope QR clamps (even the dorky looking pre-2009 ones).
Coming up on 20 years and the Thomson Elite is still the standard by which all others are measured. The Devo is light, comfy, and wide - everything I want in a saddle. I've always loved Hope QR clamps (even the dorky looking pre-2009 ones).
My main ride. 2010 Banshee Paradox (V1), 120mm Reba, 2x9, tubeless. An absolute animal on the trail, a freakin' bulldozer - but super-light at a hair over 28 lbs.
My main ride. 2010 Banshee Paradox (V1), 120mm Reba, 2x9, tubeless. An absolute animal on the trail, a freakin' bulldozer - but super-light at a hair over 28 lbs.
Bombproof drivetrain: Race Face Atlas FR crank, Phil Wood PWX05 BB bearings, heavy duty bash guard by Purely Custom, Blackspire Super Pro 34T chainring, XTR chain. The MRP LRP hasn't failed me yet. Shimano 9-speed front derailleurs are better than SRAM's but the X.9 is the only one that gives me enough tire clearance on this frame. The Spank Spike pedals are relatively new, but they've been damn good so far.
Bombproof drivetrain: Race Face Atlas FR crank, Phil Wood PWX05 BB bearings, heavy duty bash guard by Purely Custom, Blackspire Super Pro 34T chainring, XTR chain. The MRP LRP hasn't failed me yet. Shimano 9-speed front derailleurs are better than SRAM's but the X.9 is the only one that gives me enough tire clearance on this frame. The Spank Spike pedals are relatively new, but they've been damn good so far.
Controls set up for 1-finger braking and thumb shifting. If you're looking for lock-on grips that are thick and comfortable like Ourys but a little firmer, Lizard Skins North Shore grips are a good way to go.
Controls set up for 1-finger braking and thumb shifting. If you're looking for lock-on grips that are thick and comfortable like Ourys but a little firmer, Lizard Skins North Shore grips are a good way to go.
Why the Franken-headset? I wanted the Cane Creek 110 top because it has a compression ring (Kings have them nowadays also, but they didn't back in 2009). I stayed with the King bottom cup because I like its beefier crown race.
Why the Franken-headset? I wanted the Cane Creek 110 top because it has a compression ring (Kings have them nowadays also, but they didn't back in 2009). I stayed with the King bottom cup because I like its beefier crown race.
There are a lot of muscular hardtails out there, but this is what makes a Banshee unique - the super-stiff box-section internally ribbed stays. I'm running 180mm (7") rotors now, but the Primes are so powerful I may switch to 6"
There are a lot of muscular hardtails out there, but this is what makes a Banshee unique - the super-stiff box-section internally ribbed stays. I'm running 180mm (7") rotors now, but the Primes are so powerful I may switch to 6"
I'm narrow-shouldered with slightly longer than normal arms. Previously I was running an 80mm stem and cut-down Easton EA70 mid-rise (30mm) bars - an old school setup. I recently switched to a 70mm stem and the Chromag FUBARs Acute bar which is wider (720mm vs. 650mm) and has less rise (25mm) and sweep. This "new school" setup made a world of difference.
I'm narrow-shouldered with slightly longer than normal arms. Previously I was running an 80mm stem and cut-down Easton EA70 mid-rise (30mm) bars - an old school setup. I recently switched to a 70mm stem and the Chromag FUBARs Acute bar which is wider (720mm vs. 650mm) and has less rise (25mm) and sweep. This "new school" setup made a world of difference.
The XT Shadow rear derailleur has been hassle-free. The Hadley thru-bolt really stiffens things up in the rear. I keep spare zip ties tucked under the Lizard Skins chainstay protector.
The XT Shadow rear derailleur has been hassle-free. The Hadley thru-bolt really stiffens things up in the rear. I keep spare zip ties tucked under the Lizard Skins chainstay protector.
Coming up on 20 years and the Thomson Elite is still the standard by which all others are measured. The Devo is light, comfy, and wide - everything I want in a saddle. I've always loved Hope QR clamps (even the dorky looking pre-2009 ones).
Coming up on 20 years and the Thomson Elite is still the standard by which all others are measured. The Devo is light, comfy, and wide - everything I want in a saddle. I've always loved Hope QR clamps (even the dorky looking pre-2009 ones).
Coming up on 20 years and the Thomson Elite is still the standard by which all others are measured. The Devo is light, comfy, and wide - everything I want in a saddle. I've always loved Hope QR clamps (even the dorky looking pre-2009 ones). My main ride. 2010 Banshee Paradox (V1), 120mm Reba, 2x9, tubeless. An absolute animal on the trail, a freakin' bulldozer - but super-light at a hair over 28 lbs. Bombproof drivetrain: Race Face Atlas FR crank, Phil Wood PWX05 BB bearings, heavy duty bash guard by Purely Custom, Blackspire Super Pro 34T chainring, XTR chain. The MRP LRP hasn't failed me yet. Shimano 9-speed front derailleurs are better than SRAM's but the X.9 is the only one that gives me enough tire clearance on this frame. The Spank Spike pedals are relatively new, but they've been damn good so far. Controls set up for 1-finger braking and thumb shifting. If you're looking for lock-on grips that are thick and comfortable like Ourys but a little firmer, Lizard Skins North Shore grips are a good way to go. Why the Franken-headset? I wanted the Cane Creek 110 top because it has a compression ring (Kings have them nowadays also, but they didn't back in 2009). I stayed with the King bottom cup because I like its beefier crown race. There are a lot of muscular hardtails out there, but this is what makes a Banshee unique - the super-stiff box-section internally ribbed stays. I'm running 180mm (7") rotors now, but the Primes are so powerful I may switch to 6" I'm narrow-shouldered with slightly longer than normal arms. Previously I was running an 80mm stem and cut-down Easton EA70 mid-rise (30mm) bars - an old school setup. I recently switched to a 70mm stem and the Chromag FUBARs Acute bar which is wider (720mm vs. 650mm) and has less rise (25mm) and sweep. This "new school" setup made a world of difference. The XT Shadow rear derailleur has been hassle-free. The Hadley thru-bolt really stiffens things up in the rear. I keep spare zip ties tucked under the Lizard Skins chainstay protector.
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Banshee
Paradox (2010)
Medium, Raw/Orange
Frame: Banshee Paradox (2010). Misc: Medium, Raw/Orange
Fork
RockShox
Reba Team Dual Air 29er, 120mm, Maxle Lite (2009)
white
Fork: RockShox Reba Team Dual Air 29er, 120mm, Maxle Lite (2009). Misc: white
Headset
Cane Creek
110
110 upper cup + Chris King NoThreadSet lower cup, black
Headset: Cane Creek 110. Misc: 110 upper cup + Chris King NoThreadSet lower cup, black
Handlebar
Chromag
FUBARS Acute
black
Handlebar: Chromag FUBARS Acute. Misc: black
Stem
Thomson
X4, 70mm, 0-degree (SM-E131)
black
Stem: Thomson X4, 70mm, 0-degree (SM-E131). Misc: black
Grips
Lizard Skins
North Shore lock-on
black
Grips: Lizard Skins North Shore lock-on. Misc: black
Brakes
Other
Paul Klamper long pull
black, Hayes V7 180mm rotors
Brakes: Other Paul Klamper long pull. Misc: black, Hayes V7 180mm rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano
XTR BL-M970 Servo Wave (2008)
Brake Levers: Shimano XTR BL-M970 Servo Wave (2008)
Shifters
Shimano
XTR Rapidfire Plus 11-speed (SL-M9000)
rear only
Shifters: Shimano XTR Rapidfire Plus 11-speed (SL-M9000). Misc: rear only
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
Deore XT RD-M8000-GS Shadow RD+ 11-speed mid cage (IRDM8000GS)
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT RD-M8000-GS Shadow RD+ 11-speed mid cage (IRDM8000GS)
Chainguide
MRP
1x V3 Alloy, ISCG-05 Mount, 26-36T (20-9-260)
black
Chainguide: MRP 1x V3 Alloy, ISCG-05 Mount, 26-36T (20-9-260). Misc: black
Cranks
Race Face
Atlas EXI ("fat tab")
stealth black
Cranks: Race Face Atlas EXI ("fat tab"). Misc: stealth black
Chainrings / Sprocket
Renthal
1XR 104mm Retaining Chainring, 32T (MCR107-564-32PHA)
Chainrings / Sprocket: Renthal 1XR 104mm Retaining Chainring, 32T (MCR107-564-32PHA)
Bottom Bracket
Other
1st Gen OBB Outboard Bearing Bottom Bracket Cups, British - Stainless Steel (BBCBI)
w/ Enduro 2437 A/C ABEC 5 bearings (MRA2437 LLB)
Bottom Bracket: Other 1st Gen OBB Outboard Bearing Bottom Bracket Cups, British - Stainless Steel (BBCBI). Misc: w/ Enduro 2437 A/C ABEC 5 bearings (MRA2437 LLB)
Chain
Shimano
XTR/Dura-Ace CN-HG901 Super narrow HG-X11 11-speed (ICNHG90111116Q)
Chain: Shimano XTR/Dura-Ace CN-HG901 Super narrow HG-X11 11-speed (ICNHG90111116Q)
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
Deore XT CS-M8000 HG-X11 11-speed 11-42T (ICSM8000142)
w/ OneUp 47T + 18T sprocket upgrade kit
Cassette / Rear Cog: Shimano Deore XT CS-M8000 HG-X11 11-speed 11-42T (ICSM8000142). Misc: w/ OneUp 47T + 18T sprocket upgrade kit
Pedals
Spank
Spike
black
Pedals: Spank Spike. Misc: black
Front Rim
Stan's NoTubes
ZTR Arch 29", 32H
black
Front Rim: Stan's NoTubes ZTR Arch 29", 32H. Misc: black
Rear Rim
Stan's NoTubes
ZTR Arch 29", 32H
black
Rear Rim: Stan's NoTubes ZTR Arch 29", 32H. Misc: black
Hubs
Other
Pro II, 32H, 110x20mm thru front, 135x10mm thru rear
w/ Shimano Saint 10mm steel thru axle
Hubs: Other Pro II, 32H, 110x20mm thru front, 135x10mm thru rear. Misc: w/ Shimano Saint 10mm steel thru axle
Spokes
Wheelsmith
DB14
black, brass nipples
Spokes: Wheelsmith DB14. Misc: black, brass nipples
Front Tire
WTB
Bronson Race 2.2"
running tubeless
Front Tire: WTB Bronson Race 2.2". Misc: running tubeless
Rear Tire
WTB
Bronson Race 2.2"
running tubeless
Rear Tire: WTB Bronson Race 2.2". Misc: running tubeless
Saddle
WTB
Devo SLT
black
Saddle: WTB Devo SLT. Misc: black
Seatpost
Thomson
Elite 30.9, 367mm (SP-E128)
black
Seatpost: Thomson Elite 30.9, 367mm (SP-E128). Misc: black
Seatpost Clamp
Chromag
QR Quick Release seatpost clamp, 35mm (140-003-01)
black
Seatpost Clamp: Chromag QR Quick Release seatpost clamp, 35mm (140-003-01). Misc: black
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2010
Model Year:
2010
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
28 lb 1 oz (12729 g)
Weight: 28 lb 1 oz (12729 g)
Additional Info

49mm chainline
Lizard Skins Super Jumbo chainstay protector
Chris King headset spacers
Wheels Mfg. 2.5mm alloy BB Spacer

Additional Info:

49mm chainline
Lizard Skins Super Jumbo chainstay protector
Chris King headset spacers
Wheels Mfg. 2.5mm alloy BB Spacer
ItsWin
12/4/2020 6:00am
4499 of 17512
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