2016 Dartmoor Hornet

Morning all
Now the Tranny is dialed in im turning my attention to a new build. Been toying with a hardtail build for a while. I want/need something for general mooching and taking the kids out riding. Had Pikes from the Tranny so decided to go down the "aggressive" route.

Large in petrol
All parts ordered and on way
Build overview
2014 RS Pike RCT3 160mm
Renthal cockpit
SLX drivetrain with an XT shifter
SLX brakes
Reverb
Switch hubs on Stans Arch EX
Ardents front and back
More pics to follow once i start building
Now the Tranny is dialed in im turning my attention to a new build. Been toying with a hardtail build for a while. I want/need something for general mooching and taking the kids out riding. Had Pikes from the Tranny so decided to go down the "aggressive" route.

Large in petrol
All parts ordered and on way
Build overview
2014 RS Pike RCT3 160mm
Renthal cockpit
SLX drivetrain with an XT shifter
SLX brakes
Reverb
Switch hubs on Stans Arch EX
Ardents front and back
More pics to follow once i start building
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Tracey
Bouncy
Carbon
MTB Scotland youtube channel
Until the winter months, then Minions
Tracey
Bouncy
Carbon
MTB Scotland youtube channel
I am a confessed Maxxis fanboy, so i only really run either Minions or Ardents
As the season changes, ill swap out the Ardent on the front for a Minion, and then change to dual Minions in the winter
I'm running Ardents on the Tranny right now - 2.25 on the back and 2.4 on the front
The 2.4 probably isn't quite 2.4 in terms of size, but in terms of grip, they are as good as a 2.25 Minion IMO. maybe a bit better, and on the Flow rim, you got a good wide profile
Im toying with using the 2.4 all year to see how they handle the winter months
With the EXO casing and some DH tubes they can take a beating
Tracey
Bouncy
Carbon
But if they did dual ply Ardents, id prob run them
Tracey
Bouncy
Carbon
MTB Scotland youtube channel
Not find them a drag in the dryer conditions ?
Tracey
Bouncy
Carbon
yeah not great in dry conditions but I'll change them to an XR4 or an HR2 when its dry
MTB Scotland youtube channel
what size is the rear 142x12mm? I should be able to convert my hope wheel to fit, was thinking of using the mounting for front mech cable to hold a dropper post cable unless they have a stealth routing option.
There is a hole in the seat tube that looks like it could be used for a stealth dropper, but then nothing to hold the hose on the downtube. I've gone for non-stealth. Cheaper.
Rear spacing is 135x12
Slam69 have all colours and sizes
Tracey
Bouncy
Carbon
this is what some people have done with the stealth to route it up to the top tube or used stick on guides
http://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/2763 ... C_0211.jpg
http://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/2763 ... C_0217.jpg
MTB Scotland youtube channel
No back brake just now. Thought I had a 180m adaptor but apparently not. Also the LG1 chain guide didn't fit so a One Up is on the way from CRC with the brake adaptor.
Getting the tyres on Arch rims was a ball ache
Had to swap stems with the Tranny, think for the better of both bikes.
Quick mooch round the block was good. Despite having quite a long TT, it feels way more compact than the Tranny.
Tracey
Bouncy
Carbon
MTB Scotland youtube channel
I see 18" size is listed as large n not medium?
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winter
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Onza
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