NSMB - 2013 - Enduro/Trail Bike Build thread

Sorry, I didn´t ask Maxxis about 650B tires.
But if they are as quick developing 650b tires as they are with tubeless ready and 29" models, I won´t have any problems riding my new 26" bike with fresh Maxxis tires. :yinyang:

I just read the latest issue of our biggest german Bike-Magazin.
It is hilarious. They hype the shit out of 650B. Their Eurobike-Coverage sounds like the 26" bike is already extinct.

Which wasn´t true at all, if you attended the exhibition. I was almost surprised that there was less 650B than I expected…

The German mags are very, very close to the "biz" though. Especially to those european manufacturers who were late to the 29" hype.

Go figure.

did Maxxis mention any new 650b tires coming for 2014?

Yes, see here:

http://www.mtb-forum.it/maxxis-rinnova-la-propria-gamma-tutte-le-novita/

Ardent, DHF and DHR (single ply) coming.

26.5 pounds

Cutting the seatpost, switching to folding (currently wire bead) tires and running lighter tubes would probably save me a fair few grams. But I'm really happy with it regardless.

26.5 pounds

Cutting the seatpost, switching to folding (currently wire bead) tires and running lighter tubes would probably save me a fair few grams. But I'm really happy with it regardless.

gotta love that saddle i have the same one the word IRON BUTT comes to mind LOL

Prepping the bike to go spend a few days in its namesake region.

That is real mountainbiking. I am jealous!

Do you carry a tarp/tent? Or just bivak?

26.5 pounds

Cutting the seatpost, switching to folding (currently wire bead) tires and running lighter tubes would probably save me a fair few grams. But I'm really happy with it regardless.

More importantly the steel bead contis are not black chili compound. Get those and your bike will be lighter and tires will work a lot better.

That is real mountainbiking. I am jealous!

Do you carry a tarp/tent? Or just bivak?

This trip will be a hut-to-hut so no need, but I'm all about the tent. Big Agnes makes functional 1P tents at around 1kg so it's worth it for me to just carry that.

I have a handlebar roll that I'm not using this trip as well which can fit a tent and other bits

^^ I like the framebag - custom made or coincidental fit? The shock wont hit the bag when it compresses?

More importantly the steel bead contis are not black chili compound. Get those and your bike will be lighter and tires will work a lot better.

I almost certainly will - this is my first full suspension bike so I figured I should buy cheap tires until I figured out what pressure, tread, and size I prefer, then go from there. That said I really do like these so I'll probably shell out for the nicest version when it's time to replace them.

^^ I like the framebag - custom made or coincidental fit? The shock wont hit the bag when it compresses?

Thanks, custom made ( www.porcelainrocket.com ) and it rubs it a little but nothing bad

And now I have started going down the bikepacking tunnel….man that looks fun!

did Maxxis mention any new 650b tires coming for 2014? The selection right now is such crap

Ardent, DHF and DHR are coming. There's an article with tons of pictures on mtb-forum.it but I can't post a link (I guess I haven't enough posts on this forum).

Frame: '13 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Evo Carbon 29
Shock: Fox Float CTD 135mm travel
Fork: '12 Fox 34 Float RLC 140mm
Headset: FSA
Stem: RF Atlas 50mm
Bar: RF SIXC 785mm
Grips: Chromag Palmskin
Post: Specialized Command Post
Seat: Chromag Moon
Cranks: RF Next SL 28T N/W
Shifter: Shimano XT
Derailleur: Shimano XT
Cassette: Shimano XT 11-36
Chain: SRAM
Brakes: Shimano XT 180/160mm
Hubs: Hope Pro2 Evo
Rims: Stans Flow 29
Tires: Specialized Butcher/Purgatory Control 29x2.3 tubeless
Pedals: Shimano DX
Weight: 27lb 4oz

:D