Hi Pinholecam,

Ok I will check with Bike Stop about the brakes once the frame comes in. I also asked the seller on Lazada if they include the IS adapter but no response so far.

Meanwhile, I have ordered the Shimano Deore XT 8000 with 38T - it was much harder and more expensive than i thought. I have not ordered the third party crank - if you like I can order the 42T and we can do a swop (I found what i thought was a good aftermarket deckas equivalent crank with 96 BCD and compatible with Deore XT 8000 in 42T) in case you still thinking about it.

just to say thanks again for being so helpful with my build - I never thought i will ever build up a bike as a project and it has been much harder and daunting than expected (I admittedly have poor knowledge of different bike parts, manufacturers and its pros and cons) but after seeing my son really enjoy off-road bike rides i want to really finish this bike so we can have some quality family time.

For your Anerican MTB Race wheelset it a MTB wheelset? I believe your wheelset is no longer in production and can't find the specs to compare the wheesets I am considering a few - Thesis seems to have glowing reviews but out of stock, Mavic All Road SL + 650B and Hunts Adventure Sport which is only available late April. If you have any recommendations will be most grateful.