Old 06-05-06 | 09:38 PM
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whatnoise
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From: Bartlett, TN

Bikes: Mongoose

(update) First build complete and ridden!

I posted my progress on this bike a few weeks ago, and said I would give an update when I was finished.
Well as you can see, it's done.
I definitely enjoyed building the bike as I learned a lot and had fun along the way.
I had a local bike shop install the crankset and cables, and tune it all up.
I was very impressed with the service and prices, (as compared to other local shops), and will definitely continue to do buisness with them. As a matter of fact I went back this weekend to buy a helmet and a camel back.

Anyway, I have been doing a lot of street riding since I picked it up to help break it in. Saturday I went out to some local trails and rode about 3 hours. I actually met another rider out there for the first time off of a local forum.

The bike rides very nice! (MUCH better than the X-Mart bike I broke).
It is very smooth and handles well. It also feels very solid and I feel connected to it when I ride. I LOVE IT!!!

Parts...
Frame: Caloi aluminum
Fork: Manitou Axel Elite
Wheelset: Sun RhynoLites laced to Shimano LX hubs
Crankset: FSA V-drive
Bottom Bracket: FSA MegaExo
Pedals: Primo Super Tenderizers
Front Derailleur: Sram X-Gen
Rear Derailleur: Sram X.7
Shifters Sram X.7 triggers
Cassette: Sram Powerglide II PG950
Chain: Sram PC-950
Brakes: Avid BB7
Levers: Avid Speed Dial 7
Headset: Cane Creek C-4
Stem: Kore Lite 3
Bars: Kore Lite 3
Grips: Race Face Good N Evils
Seatpost: Sette APX Alloy
Seat: OEM Motobecane
Tires: Panaracer Fire XC Pro

Here are some pics (complete with just a smidge of dirt )




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