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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 13, 2016 13:05:17 GMT
Time for an update!
Here's the full build spec, just waiting for a few bits to drop through the door and then I can build it!
Frame - 2014 26'er Nukeproof Mega TR 18.75"
Shock - Rockshox Monarch RT3 Debonair
Fork - 2014 Fox Float 32's 140 travel
Brakes - Shimano SLX
Rotors - Shimano XT 180f/160r
Crank - Shimano SLX 170 38.26t Bottom Bracket - Shimano SLX
Cassette - Shimano SLX 10 sp 11-36t
Shifters - Shimano SLX I spec B (no display)
Front Mech - Shimano SLX direct mount dual pull
Rear Mech - Shimano SLX shadow
Chain - Shimano Deore
Bars - Nukeproof Sam Hill 760
Stem - Nukeproof Warhead 50mm
Headset - Hope
Wheels - Superstar AM carbon Switch-ultra
Tryes - On-One Chunky Monkey trial 2.4 f/Smorgasbord trail 2.25 r
Pedal - Superstar Nano X
Seat Post - KS eTEN integral 100mm drop Saddle - Specialized Henge
Grips - Superstar lock-on Half Flange
Rough weight should be around 13kg's (according to google and excel.....)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2016 20:02:53 GMT
Sounding good!
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 18, 2016 15:42:31 GMT
Thanks Pez - hoping it'll be worth the investment.
On another note - Yay! Tyres arrived.
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Post by beansontoast on Jul 18, 2016 17:02:50 GMT
Thanks Pez - hoping it'll be worth the investment. On another note - Yay! Tyres arrived. You need to get yourself out with us, mate.. Always a laugh, no racing. |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 18, 2016 18:51:39 GMT
Cheers Jay, would be good to ride with you guys again - I do need to try and get out more.
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Post by beansontoast on Jul 18, 2016 19:26:29 GMT
Cheers Jay, would be good to ride with you guys again - I do need to try and get out more. You should join us, mate. Seriously, we don't race anywhere, it's more a social thing. We probably spend just as much time standing taking the piss out of each other or sat drinking coffee at a cafe as we do riding! We always have a laugh and get around 20 miles in. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2016 19:55:04 GMT
Yeh get out with us we need another victim errrr I mean coffee buyer
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 19, 2016 12:42:05 GMT
Sat at home after spewing my guts up for most of the night - seemed like a perfect opportunity to get cracking! Everyone loves a bit of carbon:  And Hope:  Warhead bars and stem:  Starting to look like a bike:  |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 19, 2016 15:57:03 GMT
Tiny bit more progress:     Was going to put BB in, but not sure which side/how many spacers are need as there's no instructions in the box..... And how do I attach the shifters to the brakes? Do I need some extra bolts? |
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Post by roundie1981 on Jul 19, 2016 16:01:27 GMT
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 19, 2016 20:00:53 GMT
Cheers Roundie.
The i-spec stuff All makes sense now!
And yes 73mm shell so 1x2.5mm spacer on drive side.
Didn't think to google earlier - I'll put it down still not feeling great lol.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2016 14:04:42 GMT
That's gonna look ace - I recognise that Hope Head Doctor!
Love the silver and red frame too - when I bought the Chief it really was a toss up between it and the TR, love em.
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 20, 2016 14:09:42 GMT
That's gonna look ace - I recognise that Hope Head Doctor! Love the silver and red frame too - when I bought the Chief it really was a toss up between it and the TR, love em.
Cheers Pez. The head Doctor was pretty easy to fit, bit of grease on the o-ring and threads and compressed it with a cable tie it slipped in a treat!
I wasn't sure about the silver/red as I wanted the black/yellow jobbie but this one came at the right price - It'll look even better when the wheels go on!
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 21, 2016 10:38:23 GMT
Now I have a track pump I can get the wheels sorted - hopefully tonight's job.
Also means I can get it out of the kitchen and back in the garage once it has wheels on.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2016 9:17:03 GMT
I paid 23 quid for the Heritage Stealth ones, both fork and shock from Mojo...even though all black, they look really cool! I definetely think its a great way to personalise your bike. Slik graphics are shocking at responding to emails. Surprised me that has G - got my stealth graphic, pike and debonair from Slik and they were excellent. Answered me straight away and the quality was excellent - all about the same as you paid as well. Bet you just missed the email, what with you being Spanish n all, you were probably having a siesta or eating paella, or summat.  |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 27, 2016 20:53:12 GMT
Almost done!! Had a good couple of hours on the build tonight:  BB and crank installed  Wheels and rear mech  Rear brake shortened and done!  Cabled front & rear mechs  Almost done! Couple of cock-ups tonight though which has meant it isn't finished... 1. Putting dropper remote on bars I overtightened and broke the clamp - doh! Need to order a new one. 2. Chain has ended up way too long. And I put the pin back in before I realised - need to order some quick links. Indexed the gears OK - needed to take the spacer out from behind the B screw though to get clearance. Just waiting for my couple of Hope bits and the spares above and should be sorted. Hoping to christen it next week. |
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Post by glynnsixo on Jul 27, 2016 23:54:10 GMT
NICE........you'll soon be a full member of the nukey club  |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 28, 2016 9:21:50 GMT
Thanks Glynn.
You run 2x10 on your Nuke don't you?
How did you size the chain?
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Post by glynnsixo on Jul 28, 2016 10:55:27 GMT
no mate im a still a 90's throw back. 3x9 as iv still got spares standing by. eventually i'll change the drive train when it suits.
i always use the same method for chain length. put the chain on the biggest cassette sprocket and biggest ring, even tho you wouldnt use that combination,then gauge the length by very nearly extending the rear mech as far as it goes with the chain threaded through it. dont know if this works for clutch mechs as iv never had one.
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 28, 2016 12:24:28 GMT
Thanks Glynn. Think I'll try the suggested method on the Sheldon Brown Blog. Might try more than 2 links overlap to be on the safe side first though. |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 30, 2016 18:31:02 GMT
All done bar the dropper post:  Took it for a quick spin round the block. Brakes need bedding in and need to put some more air in the shock. Size wise it feels great - slightly longer than my HT but feels good. Hoping to get out Thursday evening for lap of the dog once dropper is sorted. |
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Post by hodgy on Jul 30, 2016 18:41:34 GMT
Well done ..looks great !
Hope you will be very happy together ...
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Post by roundie1981 on Jul 30, 2016 20:06:38 GMT
Looks spot on that matey!!!
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Post by glynnsixo on Jul 30, 2016 21:20:22 GMT
THAT...needs a proper outing  |
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Post by andy4d on Jul 31, 2016 7:40:19 GMT
Great feeling doing all your own building. Looks good, I have always liked nukeproof bikes. Well done, now enjoy the rides.
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