Finally ended up with some Soul
twonks
Posts: 352
This is my final go to find a hard tail that I like, before I simply stay with FS :roll:
Built up with a mix n match set of bits that have seen a few different builds, and if it is a keeper I'll upgrade the wheels first
The forks don't really go with such a build, but they were what I had from the previous Carbon 456 so will do for now.
A set of black reba/sid will probably find there way onto it after wheels if it is staying.
Frame: Mk2 Medium Soul
Forks: 2011 RS Revelation 426 - set at around 120mm
Bars: Easton Carbon mid riser 685mm
Stem: Cheapy Carbon cycles 70mm
Headset: FSA Orbit II
Grips: ODI lock on
Bar Ends: none
Brakes - Shimano Deore 180mm front, 160mm back
Shifters: SLX 1 x 10
Cables: Yes
Front Mech: None
Rear Mech: SLX shadow+
Chain Device: Not needed hopefully
Seat: WTB
Seat Post: Easton EA50 layback
Seat Post Clamp: Hope
Cranks: SLX
Chainring(s): Hope retainer 34T
Chain: KMC 10sp
Cassette: XT with T-rex 40T
Pedals: M540 spd
Bottom Bracket: SLX external
Front Wheel:
Rim: Maddux DC 3.0
Spokes:
Hub:
Tube: Rubber
Tire: Intense System 5 (£15 bargain from CRC)
Back Wheel:
Rim: Maddux DC 3.0
Spokes:
Hub:
Tube: rubber
Tire: Intense sys 5
Weight: not sure
Other info: A few cable ties to add and rear brake hose to shorten.
About to go on its first ride round Cannock
Built up with a mix n match set of bits that have seen a few different builds, and if it is a keeper I'll upgrade the wheels first
The forks don't really go with such a build, but they were what I had from the previous Carbon 456 so will do for now.
A set of black reba/sid will probably find there way onto it after wheels if it is staying.
Frame: Mk2 Medium Soul
Forks: 2011 RS Revelation 426 - set at around 120mm
Bars: Easton Carbon mid riser 685mm
Stem: Cheapy Carbon cycles 70mm
Headset: FSA Orbit II
Grips: ODI lock on
Bar Ends: none
Brakes - Shimano Deore 180mm front, 160mm back
Shifters: SLX 1 x 10
Cables: Yes
Front Mech: None
Rear Mech: SLX shadow+
Chain Device: Not needed hopefully
Seat: WTB
Seat Post: Easton EA50 layback
Seat Post Clamp: Hope
Cranks: SLX
Chainring(s): Hope retainer 34T
Chain: KMC 10sp
Cassette: XT with T-rex 40T
Pedals: M540 spd
Bottom Bracket: SLX external
Front Wheel:
Rim: Maddux DC 3.0
Spokes:
Hub:
Tube: Rubber
Tire: Intense System 5 (£15 bargain from CRC)
Back Wheel:
Rim: Maddux DC 3.0
Spokes:
Hub:
Tube: rubber
Tire: Intense sys 5
Weight: not sure
Other info: A few cable ties to add and rear brake hose to shorten.
About to go on its first ride round Cannock
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Felt Roadie
seanoconn
Great build the revs will be fine on the build ran a set myself set at 140 on my soul for a while.
Niner MCR sold
Cotic Soul duck egg blue sold and regretted
Canyon nerve xc custom sold
Orange G2 sold
Not really thought about a dropper tbh, and have never felt the need.
But, never say never and if good ones are available in 27.2mm I might just have a punt to see if I've been missing out.
The ride yesterday was very good. Even set a few pb's on good ol strava over terrain that I'd imagine my fs to have been faster. :shock: