Giant Build FINISHED!

chrisjnr19

Hello all,

Bought an 04 Spesh Rockhopper frame last September, intending to build it up into a rigid forked winter SS hardtail. Didn't quite work out in the end as a tonne of film/editing work came in and I had to buy a new iMac.

In the last couple of months everything has been a lot slower so had time to focus on sourcing parts and such. On a trip down to Tunbridge Wells I met a rather kindly forum member who gave me an '08 Giant Yukon frame.
As such, the build took an entirely different direction...

Big pile of parts:


Pics:
The Spesh frame in its full blurred glory:
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6170/6166 ... d97d_b.jpg

Here is the finished result:








Pic from England^

Spec for those who care

Frame: 2008 Giant Yukon 20" (May get PC'ed black soon)
Forks: Magura Menja XC100
Bars: Ritchey Pro 31.8mm
Stem: Stock Specialized (off Spesh Camber)
Headset: Unbranded silver thingy from LBS
Grips: Stock Specialized Lock ons (Off mate's Camber)
Bar Ends: N/A

Front Brake Lever assy: Avid Elixir R (Carbon Lever)
Front Caliper: Avid Elixir R
Front disc: Avid G3 Cleansweep
Rear Brake Lever assy: Avid Elixir R (Carbon Lever)
Rear Caliper: Avid Elixir R
Rear Disc: Avid G3 Cleansweep
Hoses: Standard Avid ones

Shifters: Shimano SLX M660
Cables: Cheapo ones off eBay
Front Mech: Shimano SLX M660
Rear Mech: Shimano XT M772 Shadow
Chain Device: N/A

Seat: Boardman Standard thing
Seat Post: Stock Specialized one (Off mate's Camber)
Seat Post Clamp: Hope 34.9mm Red

Cranks: Shimano SLX M665
Chainring(s): Shimano SLX
Chain: KMC X9
Cassette: 8 speed Shimano thing I had lying around (need to change)
Pedals: Black Wellgos
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT

Front Wheel:
Rim: Mavic 317
Spokes: DT Competition Silver Spokes
Hub: Hope XC in Blue
Tube: Kenda 26"
Tire: Continental Mountain King MKII 2.4"

Back Wheel:
Rim: Mavic 317
Spokes: DT Competition Silver Spokes
Hub: Hope XC in Blue
Tube: Kenda 26"
Tire: Conti Mountain King MKII 2.2"

Weight: Not sure yet- not too fussed.

Discovered a love for the new Mountain Kings along the way too. I can't recommend them enough! Even bought another set for the Boardman.

Not the most exotic thing you'll see around, but it's solid and works.

Hope you like

RideOnTime

Excellent pics.

chrisjnr19

Thanks mate