My custom hardtail (WIP)

midemeyer
midemeyer Posts: 5
edited February 2011 in Your mountain bikes
Hello, I'm new on this forum and also rather new in the mountainbike world :)

This is my bike, its still a WIP but its allmost done.
Still needs a seatpost, saddle, pedals and front brake. (don't have the right adapter to install it)

Its the first bike I built for the ground up, so any on stuff that doesn't look right are appreciated :D

Sorry for the crappy pic, its taken with my mobile. Will show nice and shiny pics when its completely finished.

Frame: Brand X - XC Hardtail 7000
Forks: Rock Shox Tora TK
Stem and handlebasr: rockrider from my old bike
Grips: Pro XCR Single Lock Ring Grips
Headset: Octane One Warp 2
drivetrain: Shimano SLX 10 speed
Brakes: Avid Elixir R
Wheelset: Mavic XM719, no idea of spokes and hubs lol, need to verify that.
Tyres:Michelin Wild Race'rs, to be replaced with mountain kings

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Thoughts? 8)

EDIT: What do you guys think, black seatpost with white saddle or backwards?

Comments

  • thekickingmule
    thekickingmule Posts: 7,957
    Welcome to the forum!

    That looks nice! I think probably white saddle, as a white post will scratch and loop carp. Nice little setup you've got going though.

    Have fun!
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