[Shiver]

I'm about to build myself a brand new ride and I wanna make sure I'm making the best decisions:

Frame: Banshee Scream w/Fox DHX 5.0
Fork: Marzocchi Shiver DC '05
Cranks: Shimano Saint Single
Chainguide: E-13 SRS
Brakes: Shimano Saint 8in
Levers: Shimano XT
Rear derailleur: Shimano Saint Short Cage
Shifter: Shimano LX
Rims: Arrow Racing DHX
Hubs: Shimano Saint
Stem: Integrated
Bar: Easton EA70 OS
Headset: Blackspire Shore DH

I've been told that these are all top of the line parts and I know they are but I just wanna know your 2 cents....

I'll get pics as soon as I can...
I'm already drooling on it and can't wait to go out and ride it as soon as I have it!!!!!!

 

[arboc!]

looks good... but why lx and xt parts to go with the saints

 

[chicodude]

Sounds good, But it's gonna be freakin' heavy though......

 

[Shiver]

looks good... but why lx and xt parts to go with the saints

What else do you expect?

 

[Shiver]

Sounds good, But it's gonna be freakin' heavy though......

I'm no weight weenie so weight isn't an issue... and I need it to be very solid!!
I break frames easily thats why I'm going with a Banshee....

 

[arboc!]

xtr shifers and levers

 

[Shiver]

costs too much and does the exact same thing....

 

[bullcrew]

x.9 shifters and rear der. I got rid of my xt and xtr recently. I did keep the xt front der and my beloved xtr cassette.
the saint brakes are neat and everything but weight aside there are other options that hook up a heck of alot better and lighter. mono4ti, hayes mag w/ red pads etc..
Saint is great and has a somewhat bling factor but mainly on the rear der and cranks. mavic makes a axle for the rear to house the new saint der.

 

[bullcrew]

looks good... but why lx and xt parts to go with the saints

Hey isn't the beacon hill race coming soon?

 

[arboc!]

i think blast off is in april.... and bomber is in june

 

[arboc!]

it says on roundandround.com

 

[bullcrew]

cool, I think I'll give it a shot. wanna read a funny story check out the one I posted in dh about tires for sanding your rear.
Happened today and is going to hurt for awhile.

 

[punkassean]

FWIW, there are Saint stand-alone brake levers available and a Saint level shifter pod set that is all black...

 

[seismic]

Because it is a bling bling bike you should get a bling bling headset....CK !

 

[Shiver]

lol I don't wanna bling-bling it, I ain't black....

As for the CK, I prefer good ol' canadian made headsets!
Hayes Mag are Poopoo, I hate 'em....
Hope Mono4Ti well I'm not to sure....
As for the Saint levers and shifters.... well they're they ultimate bling but they're also like 2-3 times the price....