New here and my hardtail build.
SteTopp
Posts: 5
Hi guys im new to the forum and usually co run a German car website so this build is a nice change for me. I bought my Specialised Rockhopper in 2008 new, used it for a couple of years
One night the garage go broken into it, and it went. A few months went by and i got a call from the Police saying theyve found it :blink: but im affraid it was in a right state, the bastards had paint stripped it and yanked most of the parts off it with force
Another year went by till i decided to get my ass in gear, got the frame powdercoated white
Got me some fancy new Fox shocks 32 RL`s
This week ive been trying to put the forks and headset together but it seems im missing the crown racer so ive bought a new headset from Superstar and some handgrips.
refitting the trademark S :P
Fitted a Superstar headset then got exited and put the wheels on for a mock up. I've decided it had to stay plain!
Ignore the rear tyre!
Anyway thats my build so far, im having the gearing refitted tommorow/friday. I want to upgrade to full XT but that will have to wait.
One night the garage go broken into it, and it went. A few months went by and i got a call from the Police saying theyve found it :blink: but im affraid it was in a right state, the bastards had paint stripped it and yanked most of the parts off it with force
Another year went by till i decided to get my ass in gear, got the frame powdercoated white
Got me some fancy new Fox shocks 32 RL`s
This week ive been trying to put the forks and headset together but it seems im missing the crown racer so ive bought a new headset from Superstar and some handgrips.
refitting the trademark S :P
Fitted a Superstar headset then got exited and put the wheels on for a mock up. I've decided it had to stay plain!
Ignore the rear tyre!
Anyway thats my build so far, im having the gearing refitted tommorow/friday. I want to upgrade to full XT but that will have to wait.
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Looks fresh, don't clutter it up with more colours! I think simple is better in this case! What are you doing decal wise?Cube Analog 2012 with various upgrades.0
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Well here was my options
Ive decided to leave it plain with out any apart from the S logo on the front and ive added a little one on the rear too0 -
Yeah that's a lovely build! I really like it. It's brilliant that after it got nicked you didnt give up on it! Lovely bike.0
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I think the small logo would look quite cool on the chainstays and that's it?0
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Keep it simple, mine is just painted, no logo's at all.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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Thanks for the advice guys, she's now fully built! I can't wait to hit the trails
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Looks great!Cube Analog 2012 with various upgrades.0
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Lovely looking bike0
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Thanks, just been out on it and covered it dirt
Just cleaned it all off, turns out white wasn't the best choice for practicality!0 -
Very clean looking bike! +1!0
