New bike ... Hopefully

Simonhi

This may be in the wrong forum section so Mods please feel free to move it if so.

I'm looking at building up a new bike to replace an 11 year old GT Zaskar LE that has been damaged by my LBS .

I have been a bit out of touch with all things MTB for a while so I was hoping for a bit og help with the compoenets I am thinknig about building up.

Frame: On One 456 Carbon
Forks: Rock Shox Revelation Race 2010 Dual Air 140 / 1"1/8
Bars: Easton CNT Monkeylight XC
Stem: Thomson X4 70mm flat
Headset: Hope

Front & Rear Brakes Formula The One '10 Brake 2010

Shifters: SRAM X0
Cables: Nokon MTB
Front Mech: Shimano XTR
Rear Mech: SRAM X0

Seat: Fiz'ik Antares (already have)
Seat Post: Thomson Elite
Seat Post Clamp: Crank Brothers dual

Cranks and Chainrings: Truativ Noir
Cassette: SRAM PG990
Pedals: Crank Brothers Eggbeater SL Limited edition
Bottom Bracket: Hope

Wheel Set Crank Brothers Cobalt XC

I know the frame could be a bit of gamble due to being so new as to there not being enough info available but I think it is worth a punt.

What are the feelings on this ? I am hoping for somethig that will be fairly light, good for all day riding without too many delicate parts, good for the odd heavy session but mainly a good XC all rounder.

Cheers in advance for any feedback,

Si.

Beardface

Hey Si,

Sounds like it will build up into a beauty of a bike.. much nicer than mine!! (I'm using most of the bits from my Marin Mount Vision though, so it's kinda bodged at the moment, will be changing parts when funds become available!)

http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopi ... 7#16248227 << could be worth keeping your eye on this (yea, it's a shameless plug)

The frame, considering it can take 160mm forks, is amazingly light too

Hope that helps.

supersonic

I'd get the Rev Team forks, not the race for the better damper.

Simonhi

Cheers for the head up Stav and I did see your post earlier today re: your WIP.

I'm still debating whether to go nuts and go for a Ti frame, I really like the look of the on-one carbon though so it will be a tough choice, plus another £1k on top of the proposed target.

Also thinking about holding out until the SRAM 2X10 XO is available. I'm still really unsure whether to go for ultralight (sub 20lbs) or tough it out for something a bit heavier (read less expensive) and more chuckable, also really like the look of the Industry Nine Enduro wheels.

Supersonic, I'll take your advice on the forks, I think which ever way I go anything more that 140mm and less controllable wil be a handful on the gentler climbing stuff. Unless forks have come a long way, I suspect they have.

Anyway, beddy-byes, I've got a 5am start :-(

Cheers

Si.

Beardface

Si,

The ti one could be a good choice, but On One are also bringing out the 'whippet', a slimmed down version of the carbon 456, which is more XC orientated.. from your build list above, it suggests you're maybe opting for a lightweight ride, so that could be a better idea for you?

No idea when it's out, I think they mentioned August some time, but don't know for sure..



See, slimmed down a bit, but I'm guessing between 100-120mm max travel..hope that helps!

Simonhi

Cheers again Stav ... This place is definately a wealth of knowledge and a pretty cool place to be !!!

I think if I'm honest with myself most of my riding is gentle XC stuff (climbing :-) )with nice fast decents. I'm farily heavy at 15.5st which I know I can get back to just a shade under 14st so still a way off from the eight stone whippets that use the ultra light XC stuff.

I'm liking this one but a small part of me is hankering after something a little more hardcore in terms of being able to chuck it about a bit and not be too worried about delicate components snapping underneath me.

I know I would not get the use of a FS bike and other people I speak to that don't regularly use thiers always end back up on a hardtail, I just think that forks with long travel (above 130/140mm) would be wasted on me, and also hinder my climbing efforts, although I will probably end of with a fork that can be locked out when climbing and bombing down smooth stuff.

Still undecided but I do like the look of the other on-one frame. I could always go for the carbon 456 and if I felt it too hardcore get the whippet and still keeps all of the component, maybe changing the forks to 100-120mm ones instead if I don't get on with it.

Is it worth a punt ? I don't think I would loose a fortune and I do like the chunkier 456 frame.

Cheers

Si. [/url]

Beardface

That Ti frame is a beauty.. but the price! :shock:

I'm similar, I'm 13st at the moment, but plan to drop a stone once I get riding again.. I like the thought of something being lightweight yet reliable, so went for the 456.. I sold my full sus to go back to this (always preferred HT's), so hopefully I've made the right choice!

My riding sounds similar too, I do a lot of xc/trail riding (Surrey Hills area), so think the 456 will build into a perfect bike for my needs

Hope that helps, welcome to the forums by the way!

Oh, and I suppose this should probably be in the buying advice section, but I'm sure the mods can move the topic if needed!

Simonhi

Cheers again Stav ... I think I'll go ahead and order the frame ... Will 18inch be okay or shoudl i get the 20 ? I'm 6'3" and I think my Zaskar is a 17" and it fits fine.

Cheers Si.

Beardface

Hmm... I'm 6'1", and although I've not ridden it yet, the 18" feels perfect for me.. you can always play with the seatpost height until you're happy..

It's difficult, its always better to test one (if you're in the Hampshire area, let me know, you can try mine for size), but I think 18" would give you more manouverability (sp) than the 20".. thats only my opinion though!

Good luck with your choice though, whatever it is.. obviously, the forum will require pics!

Simonhi

Cheers again Stav ... That is what I thought and how I've had my bikes set up in the past.

Best get ordering then :-)

Does anybody know when the SRAM 2X10 stuff gets released in X0 livery ?

Cheers.

Si.