[XJman07]

Got her all put together with some temporary parts. Going to get some trail time in on it tomorrow up in Chico.
Parts to be replaced with soon:
Sunline stem
SDG TI-Fly seat
721/Hope Pro II wheelset

Anyways here she is:

Heres my newest build:

2009 SX Trail II medium
2008 Rockshox Totem Solo-Air
2009 Fox DHX 5.0
Chris King Headset
X.9 Derailleur
X.9 Shifter
Sunline V-1 Bars
Truvativ Holzfeller 60mm stem
2008 Shimano XT cranks
SRAM PC-971 chain
E.13 chain ring
Gamut P.30 guide
2007 Avid Code brakes
Wellgo MG-1 pedals
Odi grips

Waiting on:
Mavic 721s w/ Hope Pro IIs

Gunna start putting most of it together tomorrow, super excited. I have everything except the wheels.
Let me know what you guys think/opinions!
Or if you have a rear Hope Pro II hub let me know.

 

[ZHendo]

i know they improved on suspension layout, standover, etc on this new frame, but i still like the look of the older one better. needless to say though, this bike is going to be sick, just get a little color on it maybe.

 

[Bicyclist]

Nice bike!

Good luck getting a Pro II right now though, I'm waiting for a set for my build as well.

 

[$BMFB$]

you are going to love how it rides.

 

[frango]

XJman07, what are there two threaded wholes on the extention of the right chainstay above BB tube for?
Special front der mount?

 

[davep]

E-type der. mount that moves with the chainstays...great idea IMO.

 

[spocomptonrider]

I have a gold hope pro 2 hub, used for 1 season great shape. Let me know if your interested. 135 spacing with standard 10mm bolt set up. Should be a great build up, that is one of the most fun bikes I've ever ridden. Super capable and versatile.

 

[bullcrew]

Nice frame look forward to the build and action pics.

Hey good soil I have the same stuff here!

 

[XJman07]

XJman07, what are there two threaded wholes on the extention of the right chainstay above BB tube for?
Special front der mount?

E-type der. mount that moves with the chainstays...great idea IMO.

^^ what he said. You take off e-type bracket and then I mounts directly to the frame right there.

 

[PepperJester]

should be a killer bike. I also like the look of the old frames better mind you the new ones look much stronger and should not shatter as much.

 

[contactjt]

Save yourself the probability of a bunch of creaking and much headset retightening and don't fit the chris king, especially as you will have a tall single crown fork.

You will be better off with an integrated low stack bottom headset setup anyway to keep the front end lower and keep the geometry close to what it was intended (as you will be running a taller fork than stock).

Sweet bike though, enjoy.

JT

 

[dhmike]

Nice frame look forward to the build and action pics.



hey bully i thought you were suppose to be @ the sea otter ?

 

[TWeerts]

Save yourself the probability of a bunch of creaking and much headset retightening and don't fit the chris king, especially as you will have a tall single crown fork.

You will be better off with an integrated low stack bottom headset setup anyway to keep the front end lower and keep the geometry close to what it was intended (as you will be running a taller fork than stock).

Sweet bike though, enjoy.

JT

the word is that the chris kings has a different tolerence thatn the old cobra headtubes. im not sure if thats still true for the new 1.5-1.125 HT,

that being said, i put a king in my '08 sx trail, and ive never had a creak out of it. so id say take any advice in this situation with a grain of salt.

 

[contactjt]

the word is that the chris kings has a different tolerence thatn the old cobra headtubes. im not sure if thats still true for the new 1.5-1.125 HT,

that being said, i put a king in my '08 sx trail, and ive never had a creak out of it. so id say take any advice in this situation with a grain of salt.

Have you felt the excessive play there is between the top bearing cap and the steerer. This is what can cause the creaking and can cause loosening when using a King headset.

Just do a headset play test while pinching the interface between the top bearing cap and the spacer on top of it. On rocking the bike fore and aft (with the brake applied) you will almost certainly feel play which is due to a rubber (o ring) interface between the headset and the steerer.

Most, if not all other headsets have a metal interface.

You may not have noticed this issue with Kings, but it has affected many, particularly those running long travel forks.

 

[dilzy]

King is too stingy to pay for the use of CC's little split compression ring, so they try to get away without one and fail miserably.

 

[XJman07]

add some built up pics. Check original post...

 

[ceng.dog]

add some built up pics. Check original post...

What sort of insert is used to make the 1&1/8 fit a 1.5 on the bottom cup?

 

[brett837]

The black/green combo looks awesome!

 

[lamp]

Did you ride in upper park? I miss guardian!

 

[sethimus]

^^ what he said. You take off e-type bracket and then I mounts directly to the frame right there.

there is a special direct mount slx front derailleur, so no need for an e-type one...