Dream Bikes

BikeSwan

Hi All,

I recently ran into some money and am thinking about blowing some of it on my dream mountain bike. It's still in the planning stage right know, and I still don't know if I want to spend as much as it would take to outdo my current Tallboy :? . I wanted some opinions on my selected build list first though, before I start thinking of dropping some cash. I'm going for the "exotic" but still usable area. I have the view that it's better to have one "Do it all" bike than multiple niche bikes. I'd be aiming for around 24 lbs with this build (the same as my current Tallboy).

Don't recommend anything completely off this planet like Clavicula cranks or anything like that because I still want it to be able to withstand some abuse from a 175 lb rider. Also, feel free to add your own dream builds as it may give me some inspiration .


Here's my dream bike list, let me know what you think:

Base
Frame: Santa Cruz Tallboy LTC (Black/Orange - XXL)
Headset: Chris King Tapered (Black)
Fork: Fox 34 Talas 29 140 FIT CTD w/ Trail Adjust
Shock: Fox Float CTD Boost Valve w/ Trail Adjust
Bottom Bracket: Enduro XD-15 (Race Face - Black)

Drivetrain
Crank Arms: Race Face Next SL (175mm)
Chain Rings: Praxis Works Mountain Double (24/38T - Black)
Chain Guide: MRP 2X (36-38T w/ skid)
Cassette: Shimano XTR M980 (11-36)
Chain: Shimano XTR M980
Front Derailleur: Shimano XTR M981 (34.9 High Clamp, Top Pull)
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M985 (Long Cage)
Shifters: Shimano XTR M980

Brakes
Brakes: Magura MT8
Rotors: Kettle Cycles SiCCC Two Piece or SFL (200F – 180R)

Finishing Kit
Handlebar: Schmolke MTB Lowriser DH (740mm)
Grips: Ergon GA1 Evo (Black)
Stem: Thomson Elite X4 31.8 Mountain (70mm, Black, 0 Degree)
Seatpost: Thomson Elite Dropper (30.9mm)
Saddle: Fizik Gobi 00
Seat Collar: Tune Strangler Skyline (34.9mm)
Pedals: Time Atac XS Carbon Titan

Wheels
Rims: ENVE 29 AM (Orange & Black decals - 32 Hole)
Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray Black (Black - x64)
Front Hub: Tune Princess 15 (Orange or Black – 32 Hole)
Rear Hub: Tune Prince X-12 (Orange or Black – 32 Hole)
Front Tire: Schwalbe Nobby Nic (29 x 2.35)
Rear Tire: Schwalbe Rocket Ron (29 x 2.25)
Tubeless System: Stans NoTubes 29er Tubeless w/ ENVE tubeless rim strips

Other
Bike Protection: Lizard Skins Rear Shock Boot (Black)
Bike Protection: Lizard Skins Headset Seal (Black)
Bike Protection: Helitape (Use in cable contact areas)

The Rookie

Fibrelite carbon chainrings - nic bling and much tougher and lighter than alluminium....

Thomson stems are heavy, much lighter and just as strong are available, Easton EA90 perhaps and I'd match to EC90 bars.

Not what I would build personally, but most of that ticks most of my boxes.

thelonegroover

Ask Seven cycles to build you a 650b out of titanium.

welsh_14

Just as a side point have you had a look in this months What Mountain Bike? They are doing a group test on expensive full sus bikes (probably not what they call the test!), might be worth taking a look at! Most of them were £6000+. Obviously if you want to build custom then not really helpful but might give you some ideas!

jairaj

After seeing that Daemon Works custom bike thread I'm not sure what I'd do if I got given a big wad of cash. I'd be really tempted to do the real custom bike thing ie get a frame builder to make something for me. Put on some one-off features or aesthetic touches etc ... But then again it'll be so original and personal I'd be afraid to ride it and get it muddy, which would make it a waste of a mountain bike.