456 -Morzine build

Richie63

It is now under way

and

with a back end being built aroun this


There's a set of Easton Havocs to go on yet the the brakes to decide upon any thoughts?

mrfmilo

Very nice build. Elixirs, Mono/Tech M4, XT's? Or Saints for oodles of power, but alitte more weighty than others + too much power?

The Northern Monkey

Ditch the bash for a lighter raceface one! the shimano ones are super heavy!

cat_with_no_tail

Sweet!

Agree with Ben about the Bash. The more hardcore version of the raceface one I recommended him would be ideal. Something like the Atlas Freeride version. Not really a massive issue though.

As for brakes. Saints get REALLY impressive reviews, they'd be ideal for somewhere like Morzine. If you've got a good budget, maybe Formula The ONE. On a bit more of a budget, Elixirs are brake of choice for a lot of people at the moment.

The Northern Monkey

The saints on my NS were the nuts... but they could be too powerful!

Anonymous

So, what in morzine are you intending to ride?

Richie63

Everything I can lay my hands on!
But I'm taking out a few bikes not just this one.

Anonymous

Good, cause the braking bumps on Pleney are abysmal. You'd regret only having a hardtail.
(I presume you're also visiting the rest of portes du soleil?)

The Big Cheese

bigbenj_08 wrote:

Ditch the bash for a lighter raceface one! the shimano ones are super heavy!

On a 456 build that's a moot point..... - TART!

Nice - looking forward to seeing this built 8)

Andy

The Big Cheese wrote:

bigbenj_08 wrote:

Ditch the bash for a lighter raceface one! the shimano ones are super heavy!

On a 456 build that's a moot point..... - TART!

I bet my 456 is lighter than your BFe will be!

The Big Cheese

Andy wrote:

The Big Cheese wrote:

bigbenj_08 wrote:

Ditch the bash for a lighter raceface one! the shimano ones are super heavy!

On a 456 build that's a moot point..... - TART!

I bet my 456 is lighter than your BFe will be!

No doubt - but my build is better than yours

Seriously, mine will come in at around 32lb - but that's how I want it

Andy

Mine is far less and how I want it. Better? Not likely!

Sir HC

There is a lot more to ride in Morzine than Pleney !

Last year we rode for 13 days, think we only spent 2 riding in les gets/morzine, the rest was spent in Chatel/Morgins/Champery/Avoriaz. This year I'm staying in chatel as it makes more sense.

Anonymous

Sir HC wrote:

There is a lot more to ride in Morzine than Pleney !

Last year we rode for 13 days, think we only spent 2 riding in les gets/morzine, the rest was spent in Chatel/Morgins/Champery/Avoriaz. This year I'm staying in chatel as it makes more sense.

I'm quite aware of this - see above. I've also spent some time riding there, and going along the mountain ranges. The purpose of our visit was definitely DH-oriented however.

Richie63

Back to which bikes to take so...
2005 S-Works enduro
2009 Rockhopper for the trail riding
And this build for some inbetween fun
I initially wanted to build a down hill / freeridey bike but am undecided ( the price of the Cove STD shot up at CRC ) as to what to get. When I saw the price of the summer season I thought I'd build this up with the view to having it ready then later on in the year get a Cove STD price dependant and swop the kit across - or something like that

More piccys to come

Richie63

Should have had more bits on but Merlin only ran out of brakes I'd ordered, then didn't send rest of order because of that :evil:
Anyway
Easton Havoc wheels on

And gone for a Gold bar but I'm not to sure yet might look bettre when it's got brakes and shifters on

cat_with_no_tail

What you need for that build is some very reasonably priced, '09 White Avid Codes with 185mm rotors

Other than that, it's VERY nice.

I've fallen out with my Atlas bars. I may or may not chop them down, but they're just too wide. They move my weight too far forward on the bike and make it feel really unstable on steep descents.

Richie63

Now got all the bits----Just need time to put it together

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and a new set of shoulders after planting myself at Farmer Johns yesterday!




So hopefully have it ready tonight

cat_with_no_tail

Stop being such a whiney little girl and get it finished!

Richie63

OK done just in time to play on it before I go back to work

Richie63

Parts list

Frame ON - ONE Summer Season
Cranks SLX Double + Bash
Shifters Saint
Rear Mech Saint
Front Mech ( Slx Triple until CRC deliver the proper one )
Brakes Elixirs R
Handle Bar Raceface freeride
Cable outers Jagwire
Wheelset Easton Havoc
Seatpost Raceface Deus

Anonymous

not liking those gold bars, apart from that, it's pretty sweet.