In the need for more saddle time on my DH bike, I have decided to build up an XC rig. I decided for a couple of reasons. The first being is the cardio and weight loss.
The second is the need for saddle time. I have not ridden for a couple of years until last year, exactly one year ago today, so, I need more saddle time.
The third reason is that there are an awful lot of awesome trails around the Richmond area, thereby making this whole project worthwhile.
I had a lot of help with this bike from BigMike, G-Spot, Dartman, The Captian, VTMtbkr and Goodly's Bike shop in Richmond.
Without their help I could not have done this.
So, I built up an old Mongoose Pro TI hard-tail, Mavic XC517 rims with XTR hubs, an '00 Marzocchi Z2, Deore drive-train and XTR cranks to name a few...
All I have left to do is the derailleur cables and set those up.
The second is the need for saddle time. I have not ridden for a couple of years until last year, exactly one year ago today, so, I need more saddle time.
The third reason is that there are an awful lot of awesome trails around the Richmond area, thereby making this whole project worthwhile.
I had a lot of help with this bike from BigMike, G-Spot, Dartman, The Captian, VTMtbkr and Goodly's Bike shop in Richmond.
Without their help I could not have done this.
So, I built up an old Mongoose Pro TI hard-tail, Mavic XC517 rims with XTR hubs, an '00 Marzocchi Z2, Deore drive-train and XTR cranks to name a few...
All I have left to do is the derailleur cables and set those up.
I ride clipless. Well actually, CrankBrother Mallets; best of both worlds! 
