Mountain Biking - Fuggenstein can't be killed...anyone for some more rootbeer?

Since B2B felt teased...this is the build thread, I guess. All others so far were random wwjd stuff, so here it is...all crazy like:


I was gonna strip it down to RAW, but I love the A&W finish waaaay to much. Frame deal (with KORE post) courtesy of Scrublover:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC04919.jpg
Plenty of room for a 2.5"
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC04920.jpg
Came with tugs! WooHOO!
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC04921.jpg
GRRRRRR!!! Mutha!
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC04918.jpg
Crankset deal + refund courtesy of JoeFang:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC04922.jpg
Preload cap courtesy of Dannihilator:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC04927.jpg
Stem was a good deal, but the bars were a "perk" freebee:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC04925.jpg

Wheels and fork pic's coming soon.
http://www.authman.com/coming-soon.jpg

I'm digging the trippy top pic

Twas an accident...but I liked it so I kept it.





..here's a generic teaser of the crap to come...I'll replace with the real deal when they get here:
https://www.transitionbikes.com/WebStoreImages/Webstore_Revolution36QR.gifhttp://www.tetongravity.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=65189&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1254001029

Looks flexy.

It'll hold up as a commuter.




What the freak would you know about it anyhoo?:D

What's with the chocolate fountain? And the jamis headtube? Speaking of headtubes, I found half a TCR composite frame under a pile of crap at work.

What's with the chocolate fountain? And the jamis headtube? Speaking of headtubes, I found half a TCR composite frame under a pile of crap at work.

The fountain was a wedding gift (I think) but works really flippin' well with BBQ sauce and "Hot Mama's" too.

Jamis head tube? Hmmm...that was a stepping stone on the path that led me to my '05 Komodo.
Bought a 2004 from Jenson for $144, was jigged/welded crooked. They sent me a new one under warranty. I had to prove that I wasn't gonna sell it again, so they had me cut the head tube off. On #2...the rear tri flexed under braking forces. They sent me the '05. Can't complain a lick about the '05 except for maybe the tire clearance is a tad tight for a FRHT.
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:8zapk4eyAdjdzM:http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC01061.jpghttp://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:7EZy_KCeaz9UGM:http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC01925.jpghttp://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:IapgIHyaosKe0M:http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC03293.jpg

Ed, the bike's gonna be gnarlicious.

The fountain was a wedding gift (I think) but works really flippin' well with BBQ sauce and "Hot Mama's" too.

Jamis head tube? Hmmm...that was a stepping stone on the path that led me to my '05 Komodo.
Bought a 2004 from Jenson for $144, was jigged/welded crooked. They sent me a new one under warranty. I had to prove that I wasn't gonna sell it again, so they had me cut the head tube off. On #2...the rear tri flexed under braking forces. They sent me the '05. Can't complain a lick about the '05 except for maybe the tire clearance is a tad tight for a FRHT.
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:8zapk4eyAdjdzM:http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC01061.jpghttp://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:7EZy_KCeaz9UGM:http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC01925.jpghttp://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:IapgIHyaosKe0M:http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC03293.jpg

Ah, alright. Same reason the TCR was there. Looks like your new one will be a fun build.

i dig it.

Me Likey!

Needs moar shimz.

Huh?
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:s2ExjnqjnHllNM:http://home.chello.no/~espeng/Shims-01.JPGhttp://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:Ryk24A_Wrd3SwM:http://www.lockpicks.com/ProductImages/sps-20.jpghttp://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:qatFpM0oC7ArlM:http://hardwareaisle.thisoldhouse.com/images/2007/08/31/composite_shims_2.jpghttp://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:7eMfVUB0odQSFM:http://www.universalcycles.com/images//products/medium/11646.jpghttp://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:cmAXceX46m5rhM:http://www.jensonusa.com/product/hb/HB310Z00_____254__26.jpg
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:NANQg7ILaJu_EM:http://www.52shows.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/huh.jpeghttp://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A2WDuYTnJJghoM:http://www.orlandoweekly.com/blog/images/huh.jpghttp://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:TFZILEnIXxoTqM:http://www.legaljuice.com/huh%2520huh%2520what%2520the%2520hell%2520wtf%2520.gif

Classic running joke from a certain DH forum. Ranks right up with "Looks flexy" and "Does it come in rootbeer?" :lol:

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:RKBdj9Zdiy9FXM:http://www.codeodor.com/images/oh-my-its-linus.jpg

Classic running joke from a certain DH forum. Ranks right up with "Looks flexy" and "Does it come in rootbeer?" :lol:

Not a joke in my line of work. Always gots me some shimage in my shimbucket.

Looks like its going to be pretty sweet Ed.

Looks like its going to be pretty sweet Ed.

HOLY CRAP! Where the freak U been?!

Now that you're back...hmm...campus ride...hmm...

Looks like its going to be pretty sweet Ed.Rootbeer is always sweet, man. I think Ed needs an A&W head badge for that baby.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1012/774543716_0b35e07f73.jpg

Now I know why I got such a good deal on the Revolution 36's...there are 3 versions (V1, V2, V3)

Here's the set that's OTW to me (std QR rear / 20mm fr):
https://www.transitionbikes.com/WebStoreImages/Webstore_Revolution36QR.jpg

Here's the new Revolution:
http://www.transitionbikes.com/images/RevolutionWheelset_WhiteBlue3208.jpg


The new Revolution has a freakin' Specialized Stout QR...like a dadgum 10mm TA QR. You can order a 10mm nutted solid for it.

I still got a good deal, I wonder if I can convert mine to a nutted axle?

TBC may have the parts, if the hubshells they use are all the same between models, to convert.

Otherwise, those have a nice gnurled steel bit on the frame contact point. That combined with a good skewer and the SS pulls ought to work. The hub I used had the same, and a bolted skewer worked pretty well.


http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=22065&category=160

HOLY CRAP! Where the freak U been?!

Now that you're back...hmm...campus ride...hmm...

Haha, I have been hanging out over in C&V a lot.

Campus ride. Yes.

TBC may have the parts, if the hubshells they use are all the same between models, to convert.

Otherwise, those have a nice gnurled steel bit on the frame contact point. That combined with a good skewer and the SS pulls ought to work. The hub I used had the same, and a bolted skewer worked pretty well.


http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=22065&category=160

Yeah...the 10mmBO would have been the bomb.

The tugs won't fit over the axle on the inside of the dropouts, and the QR style hub axle doesn't exten beyond the thickness of the frame, so if I use the tugs, I'll have a 10mm hole w/ a skinny little skewer through it. My other option is to do what I did with the Saint pedal insert washers. Buy a washer that will fit inside the tuge hole and drill it out for the QR...or just hope it works.

I think I may just go the route of the Halo bolt-on skewer. I'm sure it's tough enough for the task.



Haha, I have been hanging out over in C&V a lot.

Campus ride. Yes.

C&V...Classic and Vintage?

yellowjeep-

By the way, thanks for your photo tutorial.

awesomeness.

Here's the new Revolution:Note that they are Rev 32 rims. Rev 32s totally different from rev 36s. I believe the version numbers of 36s referred to whether or not they had 150mm (old Gran Mal) hub spacing rear or 135 and whether or no they were 12 or 10 thru/nutted or QR.

___o___

C&V...Classic and Vintage?


Indeed.


yellowjeep-

By the way, thanks for your photo tutorial.

Not a problem. Its a bit long but whatever.

Updates

It was a bitter-sweet (or "sweet-bitter-sweet-bitter") homecoming today:

Sweet AND bitter...my fork came in, but I wasn't here to sign for it:mad:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC05045.jpg

Sweet and bitter...B2B stopped by with a little contribution to the build...but the rails are BIG AND FAT. It won't fit my seatpost.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC05046.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC05047.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC05051.jpg

Sweet for freakin' sho!
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC05052.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC05053.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC05054.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC05056.jpg

These things completely "dwarf" my EX5.1d's:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC05058.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC05059.jpg

Suppose I should quit while I'm ahead at 11lbs 14oz :lol: and race it XC.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC05061.jpg

Called TBC...they said this rev. of Revo36 is not convertible to 10mm TA. Oh well. I'm still stoked.

sweet those rims are large marge style. this build is coming together very quickly. better see an 8 stair set within a month.

Nah...I'll still be lucky to get it done by Feb.

-K.Rads
-Surly cog
-SS/DH ring
-chain
-grips
-headset
-pedals
brake(s) will be last b/c I could go brakeless for a bit.

I'd run a brake.

Looking reallllg good...

I'd run a brake.

I eventually plan on two...but it will be the final piece of the puzzle b/c I can ride w/o until I get them. I can't ride w/o pedals or headset:lol:

Updates

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC05062.jpg

I.S. mounts are undamaged:
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC05063.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC05064.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC05065.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h28/chelboed/Bike/DSC05066.jpg


I haven't decided what to do about a headset. If I go Sage, I have room for a spacer. If I go with something else, I'll have to get a lower stack stem.

I think I'm just gonna go Sage.


Another log to throw on the fire...I'll most likely need a stiffer spring.

Shes definitely starting to look purdy

Daayum! Shaping up to look pretty nice. :thumb:

sick nasty.

The rootbeer looks flexy.

Yeah...I was hoping for the ghey azz pink, but apparently Scrub has a sense of pride.

Seriously, though, looking good. Looking forward to the finishing touches.

Me too...stuff keeps coming quickly...I have an offer submitted on a Sage SL...we'll see how that goes.

Sage is on the way...by far the worst deal I've gotten so far at 40% off...but a crucial piece that won't be found on sale any time soon. I got the SL version b/c my Iodine C collected surface rust in a silly-fast manner.

Yeah...I was hoping for the ghey azz pink, but apparently Scrub has a sense of pride.

Well, not really. It's only not pink because the brown color was what they had. The places that had the pink ones were also charging much more.

Either way, I win...(h8pink)

my iodine hasn't had any trouble with surface rust. you just got a bad one i think.

I could do the C for $53 or the stainless for $62.

I have a FSA Pig DH Pro headset laying around, but two things.

I'm thinking of putting that on the dmr instead of the king headset.