Handmade Steel 4x Hardtail
8/23/2013 4:51pm
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info
Parts
Frame
Other
Handmade
Powdercoated Black w/ red sparkle underlay
Frame:
Other Handmade.
Misc: Powdercoated Black w/ red sparkle underlay
Fork
Fox Racing Shox
831
1.5-1.25" Tapered
Fork:
Fox Racing Shox 831.
Misc: 1.5-1.25" Tapered
Headset
Chris King
Inset 7
Headset:
Chris King Inset 7
Handlebar
Other
Thomson DH
Handlebar:
Other Thomson DH
Stem
Thomson
50mm
Stem:
Thomson 50mm
Grips
Lizard Skins
Logo Lock On Grips - Pair
Grips:
Lizard Skins Logo Lock On Grips - Pair
Brakes
Shimano
XT Disc Brake M785
Ice Tech rotors (180mm front, 160mm back)
Brakes:
Shimano XT Disc Brake M785.
Misc: Ice Tech rotors (180mm front, 160mm back)
Shifters
SRAM
X-9
Shifters:
SRAM X-9
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
X-9 Type 2
Rear Derailleur:
SRAM X-9 Type 2
Chainguide
Gamut
P30s Chainguide
Chainguide:
Gamut P30s Chainguide
Cranks
SRAM
X.9 10-Speed Crankset
170 mm
Cranks:
SRAM X.9 10-Speed Crankset.
Misc: 170 mm
Chainrings / Sprocket
SRAM
33t
Chainrings / Sprocket:
SRAM 33t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM
Bottom Bracket:
SRAM
Chain
SRAM
PC-1051
Chain:
SRAM PC-1051
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
PG-1050
12x28
Cassette / Rear Cog:
SRAM PG-1050.
Misc: 12x28
Pedals
Crank Brothers
5050 3
Pedals:
Crank Brothers 5050 3
Front Rim
DT Swiss
X1600 Spline Wheelset
15mm Axle
Front Rim:
DT Swiss X1600 Spline Wheelset.
Misc: 15mm Axle
Rear Rim
DT Swiss
X1600 Spline Wheelset
142x12mm Axle
Rear Rim:
DT Swiss X1600 Spline Wheelset.
Misc: 142x12mm Axle
Front Tire
Schwalbe
Racing Ralph
Tubeless w/ Stans NoTubes
Front Tire:
Schwalbe Racing Ralph.
Misc: Tubeless w/ Stans NoTubes
Rear Tire
Schwalbe
Racing Ralph
Tubeless w/ Stans NoTubes
Rear Tire:
Schwalbe Racing Ralph.
Misc: Tubeless w/ Stans NoTubes
Saddle
Other
ProLogo Scratch Pro Plus
Saddle:
Other ProLogo Scratch Pro Plus
Seatpost
Thomson
Elite
27.2 x 410 mm
Seatpost:
Thomson Elite.
Misc: 27.2 x 410 mm
Seatpost Clamp
Thomson
Elite
Seatpost Clamp:
Thomson Elite
General Info
General Info
Model Year
0
Model Year:
0
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Additional Info
The general idea was to make a steel 4x/slalom/DJ/all around play bike. I always feel cramped on production dirt jump bikes, so I stretched out the front end a bit more than you'd expect, while keeping the rear end pretty compact. I also wanted the option of pedaling it uphill every once in a while, so the seat tube is just long enough to let me get full extension with a super long seat post, and because I have long ape-like arms, the front end doesn't feel too absurdly low. All in all it came out better than I expected and it rides just like I'd hoped it would.
Additional Info:
The general idea was to make a steel 4x/slalom/DJ/all around play bike. I always feel cramped on production dirt jump bikes, so I stretched out the front end a bit more than you'd expect, while keeping the rear end pretty compact. I also wanted the option of pedaling it uphill every once in a while, so the seat tube is just long enough to let me get full extension with a super long seat post, and because I have long ape-like arms, the front end doesn't feel too absurdly low. All in all it came out better than I expected and it rides just like I'd hoped it would.
8/23/2013 4:51pm
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