2010 Cotic BFe

The Big Cheese
The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
edited December 2010 in Your mountain bikes
FINISHED!!!

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The only thing I am going to change on this is replace the Shimano Chain with a Gold KMC X9 as I am a tart and the HG-73 looks a bit 'Meh' (although a robust chain, ain't got the X-Factor ;) )

Spec:

2010 Cotic BFe (Medium - 17.5")
2008 Rockshox Lyrik 2-Step Air)
XT Brakes (180mm front and rear)
XT Shifter
XT Front Mech
XT Rear Mech
Goodridge Carbon Gear Cable Kit
Thomson Elite Stem (50mm)
Carbon Spacers (25mm Stack)
Thomson Elite Seat Post
SDG Bel Air RL (CroMo) Saddle
Hope Seatclamp
Truvativ Holzfeller Worl Cup bars in Tungsten Grey
ODI 'Intense' Grips
FSA Gravity Extreme Chainset (22/32T)
Wellgo B54 Pedals
WTB SuprDuty DH Hubs (20mm Front/12mm-135mm Rear (with a 12mm-10mm Azonic stepdown nutted axle with Gold DMR Nutz)
DT Swiss EX430 rims with stainless spokes
Shimano HG-73 Chain (soon to be replaced)

Weight - HEAVY :shock:
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Comments

  • jay12
    jay12 Posts: 6,306
    looks so nice. can't wait to see it totally finished. btw what year are the lyriks?
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  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    jay12 wrote:
    looks so nice. can't wait to see it totally finished. btw what year are the lyriks?

    2008 but bought new end last year ;)
  • blister pus
    blister pus Posts: 5,780
    Well done Mr Cheese. looks very tasty..............................now to get it dirty :? :cry::lol:
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    blister pus wrote:
    Well done Mr Cheese. looks very tasty..............................now to get it dirty :? :cry::lol:

    Until I get the mech hanger threads chased out it aint going anywhere :(
  • blister pus
    blister pus Posts: 5,780
    sounds like my BB , had to have that re-threaded because of weld spit.
  • Tolk
    Tolk Posts: 775
    Nice looking frame! :lol:

    Looks beefy with those lyriks on it!
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    Cheers - it is beefy all right and weighs a tonne LOL.....

    Just pissed off about the thread not being chased on the rear mech hanger... I take it yours was OK....

    There is ALWAYS something to stump me on a build.

    This was going far too easy!! :(
  • cat_with_no_tail
    cat_with_no_tail Posts: 12,981
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  • jay12
    jay12 Posts: 6,306
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    jay12 wrote:
    looks so nice. can't wait to see it totally finished. btw what year are the lyriks?

    2008 but bought new end last year ;)
    oh right. i'm thinking of getting either used 2010 revs or used 07/08 maybe 09 lyriks for my bike this year
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  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    jay12 wrote:
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    jay12 wrote:
    looks so nice. can't wait to see it totally finished. btw what year are the lyriks?

    2008 but bought new end last year ;)
    oh right. i'm thinking of getting either used 2010 revs or used 07/08 maybe 09 lyriks for my bike this year

    Avoid 07 2-step Lyriks - they were the ones with problems ;)
  • jay12
    jay12 Posts: 6,306
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    jay12 wrote:
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    jay12 wrote:
    looks so nice. can't wait to see it totally finished. btw what year are the lyriks?

    2008 but bought new end last year ;)
    oh right. i'm thinking of getting either used 2010 revs or used 07/08 maybe 09 lyriks for my bike this year

    Avoid 07 2-step Lyriks - they were the ones with problems ;)
    i'll probably be getting u turns, but thanks
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  • joshtp
    joshtp Posts: 3,966
    VERY SWEET! i am currently massivly jealous!

    nice one cheesy.

    shame the 2steps were never really any good, as i always thought that was gonna be the best travel adjust system, its a great concept IMO.
    I like bikes and stuff
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    joshtp/mbukman wrote:
    VERY SWEET! i am currently massivly jealous!

    nice one cheesy.

    shame the 2steps were never really any good, as i always thought that was gonna be the best travel adjust system, its a great concept IMO.

    After the initial problem was fixed post 08 they (2steps) are fine, obviously like any given product you have a bad one here and there, but overall they are great - don't believe the hype.
  • bobcheese
    bobcheese Posts: 343
    loving the invisible chain look, where can I get one? :lol:
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  • MacAndCheese
    MacAndCheese Posts: 1,944
    That's looking sweet....you're not helping with my craving for building another bike! Or my craving for a hardcore HT. Damn you!
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  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    update: Liam has kindly lent me an M10x1.0 tap to chase the gear hanger threads out. SO when that gets here, I can do that then finish it off and take it out/bed it in and what's more....

    GET HER DIRTY!!!

    And yes, pics shall be provided of the historic event and I shall make an entry into Wikipedia! :lol:
  • Tolk
    Tolk Posts: 775
    I just used a stanley knife to cut the 1st bit of the paint off the threads, then did half turn in, undo, half turn in etc etc till i was through. Also had to do the same for the isg05 mount.
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    Tolk wrote:
    I just used a stanley knife to cut the 1st bit of the paint off the threads, then did half turn in, undo, half turn in etc etc till i was through. Also had to do the same for the isg05 mount.

    We shouldnt have to though fella - they were supposed to do it prior to shipping :(
  • Tolk
    Tolk Posts: 775
    Heh, i didn't know that! Still, kept me busy for half an hour!
    Any news on the chainstay protector?
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    Tolk wrote:
    Heh, i didn't know that! Still, kept me busy for half an hour!
    Any news on the chainstay protector?
    Yep, contacted them, and they saif the reason that we didnt get them was becuase they were out of stock - but they said to contact them in a couple of weeks!

    Ill let you know, when to get in touch :)

    I didnt even think of doing what you did - oh well, I have the tap now..... this is the problem with 'painted' steel hangers as opposed to allu replaceables, I would be riding it by now otherwise.. :(
  • cat_with_no_tail
    cat_with_no_tail Posts: 12,981
    *cough* none of these problems with my painted steel 456 *cough*


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  • Tolk
    Tolk Posts: 775
    Cat With No Tail wrote:
    *cough* none of these problems with my painted steel 456 *cough*


    :wink:

    Haha, i didn't see it as a problem, been out on my BFe loads! :lol::lol::lol::lol::wink::wink:
  • spitspatspot
    spitspatspot Posts: 1
    (wow first post) :)

    Hello BFe owners! That's looking lovely by the way.
    I'm just about ready to ride mine propery (had my seatpost shimmed with duct tape :oops: ) I was terrified it was looking too big, especially with the 160 forks on so just had to try it out.

    Anyone else riding a medium at around 6'? Mine is not strictly for jumping, more all-round riding like my Hustler.

    Craig
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    Righto, some new bits have arrived:

    XT Shadow LC rear mech:
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    XT Conventional front mech:
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    And the Tap (kindly lent to me by Liam) :D
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    Hoses and tap wrench SHOULD be here tomorrow, so Saturday/Sunday can finish the build ;)
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    I dont fecking believe it... CRC have sent me Goodridge BRAKE set and not the gear set.

    Means yet again, that another weekend has gone by without me completing this......

    Oh but they managed to send the right powerlinks through :roll:
  • Tolk
    Tolk Posts: 775
    Bad luck mate. No local shops about who might have it?
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    Tolk wrote:
    Bad luck mate. No local shops about who might have it?

    Nope fella, oh well, it will be this time next week before they are replaced...... :(

    oh and it was me who ordered the wring friggin item!!!! :cry::cry::lol:
  • jay12
    jay12 Posts: 6,306
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    Tolk wrote:
    Bad luck mate. No local shops about who might have it?

    Nope fella, oh well, it will be this time next week before they are replaced...... :(

    oh and it was me who ordered the wring friggin item!!!! :cry::cry::lol:
    easy mistake to make. i nearly ordered the wrong gear cables too
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  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    Front and Rear mechs fitted, and a 'splash the cash' CRC protector.....

    Fun and games tapping the hanger out (see workshop and tech) but it's in now.

    Just have to wait for my gear cables to turn up then good to go!!!!
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    Front and Rear mechs fitted, and a 'splash the cash' CRC protector.....

    Fun and games tapping the hanger out (see workshop and tech) but it's in now.

    Just have to wait for my gear cables to turn up then good to go!!!!

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