Finally built my first DH bike (M1)

Took a little while, (ran into a few problems), but I now know much more about the complex parts of the bike than before. I love how it feels, quite flickable and smooth, though I haven't had much real time in the saddle yet. I had to skimp/save on some of the parts, and all of the nice ones are used, but for a first real DH bike, I'm pretty pleased.

Specs:

Frame: 02 Intense M1
Fork: 03 Super T
Shock: Vanilla RC w/Propedal
Headset: FSA Pig DH Pro
Stem: Thompson Elite
Bars: Easton EA70 Monkey bars
Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Shifter: " "
Grips: ODI Ruffian Lock ons
Cranks: Truvativ Hussefelt
Chainguide: Hybrid (read:Ghetto) b/t MRP, E.13 and Truvativ
Bashguard: E.13
BB: Truvativ...?
Pedals: Sun Ringle Zu-Zu
Rear wheel: Planet X LMF rim on a Hope Bulb hub
Front wheel: Sun Doublewide on a Rocky Mountain Hub (...it works...)
Rear Brake: Avid Juicy 5
Front Brake: Hayes HFX...Mag/9 (different lever than caliper)
Tires: Maxxis Mobsters 2.5
Seat: WTB Speed V
Seatpost: ...? (dual bolt design...it works)

Thanks to some Monkeys who sold me some good parts for a good price- Bldr_Freerider, Nomotivs, Carbon Fetish.

Let me know what you think

mtnbrider said:

How much travel does it have?

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8" rear (I beleive, in 03 they bumped it to 9") and 7" (170mm) up front

Tyman said:

holy crap i have enver seen that before!! 02 m1 woh!

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Sarcasm I presume?

There's a reason there are so many around...

Thanks to the others for the kind words. I'll try to get some action shots up soon