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Post by marsbarman on Apr 15, 2016 11:06:35 GMT
It's time for a change, and I've decided to get something different.
I've just placed an order for a Banshee Rune, along with the new Reverb 170mm drop (those who've met me will no why).
Hopefully the bikes being sent out on Monday, with me on Tuesday and all built by Wednesday (If I can get the fucking Hope cranks off). Bought the bike through BikeActive.com, already crazy helpful and did a few deals on parts to help me get underway.
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Post by Jimbo on Apr 15, 2016 11:38:41 GMT
Nice but 170 drop!!
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Post by timbo on Apr 15, 2016 12:09:41 GMT
Ooooh, what colour? Also be a darling and measure how long the seat tube bit of the 170mm reverb is for me will ya?
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Post by Rlo80 on Apr 15, 2016 12:20:50 GMT
If i was to buy an Ali bike, i think i would also go Banshee...they just look cool and ready to be abused hard!
It looks great mate! which colour frame did you go for and shock?
170mm drop?!?! wow...hope these new ones really are reliable!? I only have 125mm and its plenty i think.
Photos when its ready please.
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Post by marsbarman on Apr 15, 2016 12:39:40 GMT
Yup. 170mm drop. I'm 6'6" with crazy long legs. So it really should work in my favour.
I've ordered the black with black decals. Going for a stealthy build. Only colour will be the white hope logos on the cranks and rims and red hubs.
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Post by marsbarman on Apr 15, 2016 13:29:19 GMT
Duplicate post.
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Post by kirky72 on Apr 15, 2016 13:37:34 GMT
Sounds cool. I like Banshee bikes.
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Post by lowcogger on Apr 15, 2016 13:54:22 GMT
looking forward to seeing this built up,i don`t think I`ve ever seen one out on the trails so I`m guessing it`ll get a lot of interest. you know da roolz,pics as soon as poss  |
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Post by Marmite on Apr 15, 2016 14:34:50 GMT
Shame mate as liked the knolly
How much did you sell it for pal
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Post by duke on Apr 15, 2016 14:39:56 GMT
Yup. 170mm drop. I'm 6'6" with crazy long legs. So it really should work in my favour. I've ordered the black with black decals. Going for a stealthy build. Only colour will be the white hope logos on the cranks and rims and red hubs. That will look shexy, look forward to the pictures |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2016 16:26:02 GMT
Thought the Knolly was ace - but this new beast will be acerer!
Nice!
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Post by marsbarman on Apr 15, 2016 16:58:52 GMT
Shame mate as liked the knolly How much did you sell it for pal I loved it too, just time for something new! 10mm more travel, totally different linkage and main pivot system - very similar to the Ibis actually. I haven't sold it yet, once I've stripped it and put all the parts onto the Rune it'll go up for sale. Not sure where to price it at the moment though! Yup. 170mm drop. I'm 6'6" with crazy long legs. So it really should work in my favour. I've ordered the black with black decals. Going for a stealthy build. Only colour will be the white hope logos on the cranks and rims and red hubs. That will look shexy, look forward to the pictures Same. Never quite had a bike 100% how I wanted it, this should be it though with the black! Thought the Knolly was ace - but this new beast will be acerer! Nice! Thanks, just time for an upgrade! |
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Post by danthor on Apr 15, 2016 18:51:47 GMT
I really like my banshee spitfire, also stealth. Cracking bike  |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Apr 15, 2016 18:55:37 GMT
Banshee are a good manufacturer.. They've stuck with 26" too.... Look forward too seeing the build.
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Post by marsbarman on Apr 15, 2016 19:43:51 GMT
So the invoice has come through. Let's get a spec list up!
Frame: XL Banshee Rune Stealth Black w. CCDBA-CS
Fork: Fox Float 36 Fit4 160mm
Wheels & Tyres: Hope Pro2Evo hubs in red and hope rims, magic Mary and Rock Razor rubber
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth 170mm
Brakes: Shimano XTR with 203mm IceTech rotors
Drivetrain: Hope cranks, 30t chainring, Shimano XTR 11spd shifter, XT med cage mech, 11-40t XT cassette, XT SPD pedals
Saddle: Charge Spoon
I think that's everything.. getting excited now!
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Post by Rlo80 on Apr 15, 2016 20:02:35 GMT
Sounds like an awesome spec.
I would go 32 NW oval...(regret it not going soon mine)...with 42T cassette...
XTR mech...really crisp changes...do you need 203 back and front? i have 180 front and 160 rear with those XTR brakes and rotors...they are sooooo powerful!?
i could sell you my XT race spd's for 20 quid if you want...they have just been stripped and serviced...they are very good and work perfectly...you might have noticed i changed to flats?!?!
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Post by marsbarman on Apr 15, 2016 20:05:20 GMT
This is all kit transferring over from the Knolly mostly.
And I'm off on a weeks biking trip up North and Scotland in June/July, Fort Bill being one of them. Fancy having that stopping power from the 203's in case I need it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2016 9:43:59 GMT
Brill spec - wanna see! wanna see!
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Post by Chopper on Apr 16, 2016 10:10:26 GMT
This is all kit transferring over from the Knolly mostly. And I'm off on a weeks biking trip up North and Scotland in June/July, Fort Bill being one of them. Fancy having that stopping power from the 203's in case I need it. give us a shout if your near the Tweed Valley Seb |
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Post by marsbarman on Apr 16, 2016 10:47:13 GMT
This is all kit transferring over from the Knolly mostly. And I'm off on a weeks biking trip up North and Scotland in June/July, Fort Bill being one of them. Fancy having that stopping power from the 203's in case I need it. give us a shout if your near the Tweed Valley Seb I'm not 100% sure where we're going to be heading yet, but we plan on hitting most of the big Northern trail centres. |
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Post by Chopper on Apr 16, 2016 10:54:12 GMT
give us a shout if your near the Tweed Valley Seb I'm not 100% sure where we're going to be heading yet, but we plan on hitting most of the big Northern trail centres. F/bill, Laggan, Golspie on the east ? |
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Post by marsbarman on Apr 16, 2016 11:16:23 GMT
Fort Bill is definitely one on the list, I'm not 100% on the other, only really have 4 days or so of riding, with all the traveling as well it's gonna be tough.
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Post by marsbarman on Apr 18, 2016 19:28:41 GMT
Well I've stripped the Knolly, only thing left on there is the headset and KS Lev dropper. As soon as I get the Banshee I'll list it up for sale with all those parts. Getting excited!  Good job I live alone, a female would probably get quite angry.. |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Apr 18, 2016 19:49:05 GMT
Well I've stripped the Knolly, only thing left on there is the headset and KS Lev dropper. As soon as I get the Banshee I'll list it up for sale with all those parts. Getting excited! Good job I live alone, a female would probably get quite angry.. I hope that isn't a Superstar fridge magnet I can see! Posh coffee machine though!! |
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Post by marsbarman on Apr 18, 2016 19:51:17 GMT
Don't worry it's not. It's Stanton bikes  |
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