[jacksonpt]

No turning back now... all the parts for my 575 are ordered. Should get here over the course of next week... planning on picking everything up next weekend. The buildup will then begin.

Here's the highlights of the build...

Fox TALAS R
SRAM X.9 triggers
SRAM X.0 rear der.
FSA cranks
Onyx/DT Swiss wheelset

 

[ghostrider]

Welcome to the darkside, jackson. Best thing about a pricey new bike? You'll feel guilty if you don't ride it...

 

[MMcG]

How is your build up going to differ from a complete Yeti 575?

Where did you make changes and where/how did you save money/weight and or increase performance durability?

 

[stosh]

Um.... I want SRAM triggers.....



I can't wait to see it at MBW.

 

[Skookum]

New bikey's is cool.

 

[Jozz]

Good for you!!

Nothing beats the fresh smell of a new bike!

 

[jacksonpt]

Originally posted by MMcG
How is your build up going to differ from a complete Yeti 575?

Where did you make changes and where/how did you save money/weight and or increase performance durability?

Well, the big reason I didn't go with the 575 Race Disc build was because I didn't want all the XT, and I didn't need the TALAS RLC (R is fine for me).

I saved weight on the shifters, rear der, fork, brakes, rims, tires. I ended up with the same headset, stem, and seatpost. I saved money on the cranks, fork, rims, tires, bars, and front der.

I ended up spending a bit more than the Race Disc build, but I should come out a bit lighter. But the most satisfying part of all this is that every part is on the bike because I chose that specific part. I also get to build the bike myself, which is something I've wanted to do for a long time. It probably doesn't save me anything, but it means something to me.

 

[MMcG]

Originally posted by jacksonpt
Well, the big reason I didn't go with the 575 Race Disc build was because I didn't want all the XT, and I didn't need the TALAS RLC (R is fine for me).

I saved weight on the shifters, rear der, fork, brakes, rims, tires. I ended up with the same headset, stem, and seatpost. I saved money on the cranks, fork, rims, tires, and front der.

I ended up spending a bit more than the Race Disc build, but I should come out a bit lighter. But the most satisfying part of all this is that every part is on the bike because I chose that specific part. I also get to build the bike myself, which is something I've wanted to do for a long time. It probably doesn't save me anything, but it means something to me.

Awesome - I thought Yeti had a Sram based build kit, but maybe that was another manufacturer.

Very cool that this will truly be "your bike!"

 

[Echo]

Originally posted by jacksonpt
But the most satisfying part of all this is that every part is on the bike because I chose that specific part. I also get to build the bike myself, which is something I've wanted to do for a long time. It probably doesn't save me anything, but it means something to me.

Word to that man. Seriously. My Blur is my dream bike, built with every part I've been dreaming about for years. That kicks ass.

Hurry up and get it built, then come back to ride

 

[jacksonpt]

Originally posted by MMcG
Very cool that this will truly be "your bike!"

Yea... the fact that I picked out every part and I'm doing the build is something that doesn't show up on any spec sheet or price list... but it is just as important to me as any single part of the build.

 

[Echo]

Originally posted by MMcG
Awesome - I thought Yeti had a Sram based build kit, but maybe that was another manufacturer.

The kit with SRAM triggers and Juicy brakes is SUPER expensive... although it is very

 

[jacksonpt]

Originally posted by Echo
Hurry up and get it built, then come back to ride

lol... part of me wants to build it up right there at trailblazers... sleep on the street corner, then ride with you jackalopes the next day! Seeing how this is my first build, it's probably going to take me a couple of days to get everything just right.

 

[jacksonpt]

Originally posted by Echo
The kit with SRAM triggers and Juicy brakes is SUPER expensive... although it is very

Yea, just over $4k for the complete bike. I'm coming in about $500 less than that, and the performance difference will be negligable at most.

 

[Jozz]

Originally posted by Echo
Word to that man. Seriously. My Blur is my dream bike, built with every part I've been dreaming about for years. That kicks ass.

Hurry up and get it built, then come back to ride

Yeah yeah yeah, all you people make me sick with all your fancy new bike...

I wanted to build mine up too, but the LBS doesn't get to see too many fancy machine so I'll let them take a wack at it.... eventually...

 

[Echo]

Originally posted by jacksonpt
lol... part of me wants to build it up right there at trailblazers... sleep on the street corner, then ride with you jackalopes the next day! Seeing how this is my first build, it's probably going to take me a couple of days to get everything just right.

Let me know when you're gonna be there, we'll make sure the "special tool" stuff is all done like headset cups, BB shell chase/face, etc before you head out to finish the job yer self

 

[Echo]

Originally posted by Jozz
I wanted to build mine up too, but the LBS doesn't get to see too many fancy machine so I'll let them take a wack at it.... eventually...

Just tell them you want to be there when they build it, and tell them you're bringing beer. That always works

 

[Jozz]

Originally posted by Echo
Just tell them you want to be there when they build it, and tell them you're bringing beer. That always works

Ahaha! I sure wil be there to snap build pics!!

Two Chinese mechanics, they're running on pizza I hear..

 

[jacksonpt]

Originally posted by Echo
Let me know when you're gonna be there, we'll make sure the "special tool" stuff is all done like headset cups, BB shell chase/face, etc before you head out to finish the job yer self

I asked Victor to do the headset cups and cut the steerer for me... but I asked that he do it when I was there so I could watch. Everything else should be fairly straight forward no? Perhaps the bottom bracket...

Oh, he is also building the wheels... I wasn't going to touch that one... not yet anyways.

 

[Echo]

Originally posted by jacksonpt
I asked Victor to do the headset cups and cut the steerer for me... but I asked that he do it when I was there so I could watch. Everything else should be fairly straight forward no? Perhaps the bottom bracket...

Oh, he is also building the wheels... I wasn't going to touch that one... not yet anyways.

Yeah we won't put anything on the frame until you're there.

Victor can build wheels in his sleep. Good choice.

 

[Wumpus]

Originally posted by jacksonpt
I asked Victor to do the headset cups and cut the steerer for me... but I asked that he do it when I was there so I could watch. Everything else should be fairly straight forward no? Perhaps the bottom bracket...

Oh, he is also building the wheels... I wasn't going to touch that one... not yet anyways.

Remember to leave extra room on the steerer so you can make stem height adjustments. You can put spacers above the stem, and you can always cut it again when you get the height dialed in. Just can't ever put any back.

BB are easy. Anti sieze on the threads and remember one side tightens the opposite direction.

If you get in a bind, don't forget about Park Tools Help Section.

 

[jacksonpt]

Originally posted by Wumpus
If you get in a bind, don't forget about Park Tools Help Section.

oooh, good site, thanks!