Evil Sovereign
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No idea but it's no lightweight and wasn't built to be. At a guess I would say some where around 26-27lbRichardSwt wrote:Looks the nuts, what dose it weigh?0 -
Yeah agree with all the above really, super nice. Wasnt expecting it to be that good to be honest, it looks near perfect.
Little stupid question, that blue hose guide on the forks for the brake hose - where did you get it as I'm after one
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North Shore Billet from CRC or from the importer
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Thanks fella, and good work again on the bike. Superb.0
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I think you grips are on the wrong way round. I thought the raised superstar bit was cushioning for the palm of your hand & the raised lines on the other side are for your fingertips to pull on in muddy/wet conditions?For professional MTB & BMX coaching, training & guiding!
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No, I think they're the right way round. They are made of a soft compound so wet grip isn't a problem, wear might be.0
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Fair enough, whatever works for you. i've got mine the other way round & they've been great in all weather so far!For professional MTB & BMX coaching, training & guiding!
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damn that looks good 8) how are the renthal bars, have you kept them at the standard 750mm width??0
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Nomnomnom!0
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lawman wrote:damn that looks good 8) how are the renthal bars, have you kept them at the standard 750mm width??
They are the 750 with 20mm rise version, uncut and feel great. Need another pair now for the GT Force as the Easton EA70's feel narrow now.0 -
CraigXXL wrote:lawman wrote:damn that looks good 8) how are the renthal bars, have you kept them at the standard 750mm width??
They are the 750 with 20mm rise version, uncut and feel great. Need another pair now for the GT Force as the Easton EA70's feel narrow now.
cheers, good to know, ive got some kcnc sc 710 bars for my mojo build, but im already thinknig i could do with something wider and i do love the look of the renthals, and i can get them cheap from work 0 -
I'm interested. Finding them quite hard to get at the moment but cheapest I've found was £54 from Leisure Lakes. Drop me a PM if you can beat that.0
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Lovely looking bike that! Great colour scheme, although its Crying out for some Blue Chainring bolts and blue jockey wheels!! 8) 8)
Stunning!Timmo.
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I had the blue chainring bolts but snapped them so back to chromoly. As for the jockey wheels if you want to send me some for my Birthday I wouldn't say no.0
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the chain ring bolts are deffo what torque wrenches were made for lol! very easy to ping them!!!
contemplates what would like for own birthday in a couple of weeks in return of jockey wheels! Timmo.
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Loving the look of the bike. The black and blue is working perfectly.
Got a question about the NSB brake adaptor. I just bought a front one for my Avid Jiucy's and was wondering what bolts you used to fit yours? I think it'll take the standard bolts into the adaptor but not sure for going into the fork.0 -
The adapters take standard bolts but the bottom bolt head can foul the caliper so the NSB adapter is supplied with a shallow headed bolt.0
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OK thanks for that. I only asked as the NSB one is completely different to the standard Avid adaptor.0
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The Avids should be similar but with addition of domed washers to help with alignment. Have you got Post or IS mount forks?0
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I have post mount forks. With the Avid adaptor the bolts go all the way through the caliper, adaptor and into the fork where as the NSB one is the same as the one on your bike. I think I have some old bolts from a previous set of Avids (shorter ones I used with IS mount fork adaptor) so will use those or buy some. What bolt did you use for the top of the adaptor?0
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Very nice build indeed.
How did you get on with changing the decals? Going to tackle mine tonight and dont want to make a pigs ear of it. Any tips for removal/application?
Did you face the BB or headtube before building it up?0 -
Wifes hair driver to remove the old ones and thin tape to mark the alignment lines for the new ones. Just take your time in doing it, keep the area clean and if you can warm the frame and transfers up.
Headtube wasn't faced but BB was but told afterwards it probably didn't need it.
What build spec are you going for?0 -
Cheers for the info. Mine will be getting the bits from my Mmmbop, 140 air Revs, SLX double, X9 bits and 717 Hope Hoops.Will not be as co-ordinated as yours!0
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You might want to change the rims to something stronger so that you can get the most out of it without worrying about bending a wheel.
I wouldn't go any longer than a 70mm stem with little if any rise as the headtube is quite high. The seatpost is 31.6mm if you don't already know.0 -
The wheels are holding up well but a rebuild onto 721s is on the cards at some stage. It'll be a 60mm stem and mid rise bars so I should be OK there. Same seatpost diameter as the Mmmbop, should be a straightforward transplant once I get the headset pressed in tomorrow. And take the Mmmbop for a final blast
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It's great, it does everything I want. I had some problems with the Fox 32 floats that were fitted to it, flexing a lot and I was convinced I would end a ride with them in 2 pieces. It's probably more to do with my weight than the forks. I now have Lyriks Solo Airs fitted but reduced the travel to 150mm which is nearly the same length a2c as the 140 Fox Floats so it feels the same but much stronger and fantastic damping, just a shame they're white. Out of interest I tried the Lyriks at 170mm and it was horrible.
I thought it wouldn't climb too well with long travel forks on coming from a XC bike but it really climbs well with only the engine holds it back. If anything it climbs better than the GT Avalanche it replaced. I fitted a Reverb dropper seatpost and it has improved my riding confidence no end being able to move my weight around better without snagging on the saddle.
It really is a do it all bike and every time I go into the garage it's always the bike I go for, the GT Force hasn't been ridden other than a quick blast up the road when I changed the forks over. I can't describe what the draw is to the Sovereign but just feels so right no matter what you're doing on it. Nothing ever feels a slog on it as it seems to entertain and involve you at all times.
When I get a chance I will post up some new pics.0 -
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love the build and im just starting on a similar path and building my own around a sov.
I do not have access to see a sov frame until i buy one on line so was wondering what size frame i should go for?
im 5,10/11 so thinking of either a medium or large and would be useful to know what size your frame is and how tall you are.
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