Nine? Nine? Niner MCR!

@lexD

I was looking for a new project for general tooling around on now the soul is just how I want it. So with a quick check of the spare parts bin a list was made and the search for a frame began. After being let down on a Canyon Grand Canyon AL, Lady Luck shined on me and I became the proud owner of a 853 steel niner MCR. I would have loved a carbon frame but I couldn't justify the expense for a second bike. I decided also I wanted something that was a different ride to the soul so dipping a toe into the 29er camp seemed like a good idea.




The frame has been repainted in orange apple green and the censored ipad camera doesn't do the frame justice.
I have ordered a set of decals to finish the job off.

So the build begins.......

@lexD

Got the fsa headset fitted tonight along with the shimano XT BB. After a brief stint in the oven when the wife wasn't looking slipped the crown race washer on to the steerer of a set of these-



This is my first set of rigids since my mongoose bmx back in the day :oops: but I thought if I wasn't having a carbon frame then carbon forks were a must! 8)

Dawesy92

I used to have a set of those forks on my bike when i was running rigid for commuting to work, they where great forks for the price!!!
Look forward to seeing what happens with it!

@lexD

Thanks they certain look the part, I will be running shimano deore BR -M596 brakes






But I can't find a rotor size restriction for the forks.Does any one have any experience on these forks?

James Q

Looks good, love the color. I love the look of those forks too exactly what I'd use for rigid. cant help on the rotor size but I would guess limit would be 160mm.

Dawesy92

If its any help I ran 180mm rotors and never really had problems, failing that just email the company :-)

@lexD

Yeah I am going to play it safe with 160mm front and back just had to order a post to IS rear mount as not got one in the spare parts box :?
Coming think about it I think I used it on the orange G2 build.
Had a busy day swapping the crank set from the soul over and this what it looks like now.





The brake hoses need shortening, which is on the to do list with a trip to the old man to borrow his bleed kit and reclaim my chain splitter.
The FD is only slaved on and is a tad low which I will sort tomorrow.

So far I am pleased with the build and love the colour it looks like it is still wet

Giraffoto

@lexD wrote:

The brake hoses need shortening, which is on the to do list with a trip to the old man to borrow his bleed kit . . .

There's a surprisingly easy no-bleed way to do this, don't rush in before you've tried it!

Levi_501

I must confess, I have been tempted with one of these frames.

Another Niner MCR on here recommends decent wheels, just a thought for you.

@lexD

Giraffoto wrote:

@lexD wrote:

The brake hoses need shortening, which is on the to do list with a trip to the old man to borrow his bleed kit . . .

There's a surprisingly easy no-bleed way to do this, don't rush in before you've tried it!

Ok could you send me a link please?

@lexD

Levi_501 wrote:

I must confess, I have been tempted with one of these frames.

Another Niner MCR on here recommends decent wheels, just a thought for you.

I have got a set of Charge saucer wheels which were reduced from £240 to £120 new inc delivery. they seemed to get a good write up for being stiff so will have to wait and see.

felix.london

@lexD wrote:

Giraffoto wrote:

@lexD wrote:

The brake hoses need shortening, which is on the to do list with a trip to the old man to borrow his bleed kit . . .

There's a surprisingly easy no-bleed way to do this, don't rush in before you've tried it!

Ok could you send me a link please?

Check manufacturers webby or just go to Youtube. Plenty of videos on how to shorten hoses. As above, you shouldn't need to bleed the system though

Pirahna

Is that the Niner frame that sold on Ebay a couple of Sundays ago, if so you're lucky. My broadband was playing up and I couldn't get a bid on it.

@lexD

Pirahna wrote:

Is that the Niner frame that sold on Ebay a couple of Sundays ago, if so you're lucky. My broadband was playing up and I couldn't get a bid on it.

Yes it is I was surprised at the lack of interest tbh not that I am complaining

@lexD

felix.london wrote:

@lexD wrote:

Giraffoto wrote:

@lexD wrote:

The brake hoses need shortening, which is on the to do list with a trip to the old man to borrow his bleed kit . . .

There's a surprisingly easy no-bleed way to do this, don't rush in before you've tried it!

Ok could you send me a link please?

Check manufacturers webby or just go to Youtube. Plenty of videos on how to shorten hoses. As above, you shouldn't need to bleed the system though

Thanks I have had a look I was wondering if there was a different technique but it looks straight forward just disconnect at the lever but I bloody hate fitting those barbs in the hoses :roll:
Wish me luck

ruggerbugger

Sweet, what size is it? Fancy a niner myself but just got hold of a 2012 Charge Cooker. Have a thing for green!!! Will probably get it resprayed over winter unless you fancy swapping?

More pics as it progresses...........

@lexD

Thank you the paint is amazing I can't stop touching it as so glossy and deep. The frame is a 19" BTW.
Awaiting a few parts and a bit of free time and then I will update.

Giraffoto

@lexD wrote:

Giraffoto wrote:

@lexD wrote:

The brake hoses need shortening, which is on the to do list with a trip to the old man to borrow his bleed kit . . .

There's a surprisingly easy no-bleed way to do this, don't rush in before you've tried it!

Ok could you send me a link please?

Certainly:
Shortening hoses and bleeding Shimano M596 brakes

@lexD

Giraffoto wrote:

@lexD wrote:

Giraffoto wrote:

@lexD wrote:

The brake hoses need shortening, which is on the to do list with a trip to the old man to borrow his bleed kit . . .

There's a surprisingly easy no-bleed way to do this, don't rush in before you've tried it!

Ok could you send me a link please?

Certainly:
Shortening hoses and bleeding Shimano M596 brakes

Many thank for that much appreciated.

@lexD

Superstar delivered the brake adaptor today with their usual speedy service and my tires have arrived but the missus missed the postman so will have to collect them tomorrow.
That's the last parts I was waiting for so hopefully a picture update to follow soon.

Kowalski675

Cool colour.

@lexD

Quick update

Got the tyres mounted and the wheels on tonight my fetish for skinwalls continues......



Not happy with the saddle so I think I may swap it for black or black and green charge scoop.

Dawesy92

Looks good matey!! :-) took her for a test ride yet ;-)

@lexD

Dawesy92 wrote:

Looks good matey!! :-) took her for a test ride yet ;-)

Not yet still got to set up the brakes shorten the chain and set up gears so hopefully will test ride this weekend 8)

James Q

Bikes looking awesome. What tires you going for?

ruggerbugger

Got to have skinwalls on skinny steel tubes, I've got them on my charge. Loving the niner buddy. Been showing the other half & the kids the niner gear(in preparation for my 40th birthday ) . Shame it's not an xl!!! Keep up the good work. I'm doing a 50mile mtb sportive at the weekend. Longest ride yet on the rigids. Love my 29 but do miss my 26.

@lexD

Thanks for the comments this was my 40th birthday present as well. Good luck on your ride that is some going mate. Love to hear how you get on.

ruggerbugger

Where did you get the tyres from? How much?

@lexD

The tires came off eBay for 25 quid they are charge faucet OEM fit.
Charge don't seem to list them on their website as a spare which is a shame.The only other skin walls for a 29er I have found are Maxxis Ardent from wiggle or kenda small block 8 on the commencal site but they are only available with a wire bead and are very expensive when you add delivery.
If anyone knows any other options would be glad to know?

@lexD

Had a bit of time today to set the gears up and shorten the chain. Rear brake hose still needs to be shortened and the front needs clipping up but I am out of Ty wraps :oops:



I have ordered a new saddle and a couple of bits and bobs to finish off just need some good weather now....

mrlee

skinwall tyres rule

looks very nice (for a 29er, lol). Should have got a Solaris though