I think it could sort of be done, but it would have to be a hardtail with a gearbox, maybe belt driven.
Coil fork with an open bath damper.
Bikeyoke 34.9 dropper.
Hellbender headset bearings.
Wheels with some of those un-breakable carbon rims that people keep insisting exist now (and inserts, of course). Brass nips. Hope Pro4 front hub and I9 Hydra rear (swap the Enduro bearings for SKF or similar).
Bike shop visits for maintenance twice a year. Brake pads changed and brakes bled. Lowers service. Pawls greased. Tires changed and/or sealant topped up as needed. Gearbox oil changed once a year and check belt.
That’s about it. The rear travel is about 130mm short, but it would hit the under 6k 30lbs.
March 12, 2022, 11:44 p.m. - helpimabug
I think it could sort of be done, but it would have to be a hardtail with a gearbox, maybe belt driven. Coil fork with an open bath damper. Bikeyoke 34.9 dropper. Hellbender headset bearings. Wheels with some of those un-breakable carbon rims that people keep insisting exist now (and inserts, of course). Brass nips. Hope Pro4 front hub and I9 Hydra rear (swap the Enduro bearings for SKF or similar). Bike shop visits for maintenance twice a year. Brake pads changed and brakes bled. Lowers service. Pawls greased. Tires changed and/or sealant topped up as needed. Gearbox oil changed once a year and check belt. That’s about it. The rear travel is about 130mm short, but it would hit the under 6k 30lbs.