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Here’s the clearance from the fork to rotor bolts. Sorry for the shite pic. I remember Hope or Amp Research had discs with a counter sunk bolt. I think I’m gonna put on a set of suspension forks and just be done with it.

This is a pic before I put the calipers on, tried some hope ones I had that were hitting the hub, during lockdown I managed to get some trp mechanical calipers that worked but as I say scary close. I’ll take some better pics of how it’s setup now in the morning. Got a mate who had the same problem with the exotic fork

I’ve got the same frame so close to finishing my build but I ended up buying a cheapo exotic carbon fork with 1mm clearance between the caliper and hub, gotta find a cheap pace rigid pace I think

Yep you’re right green is for ceramic, I’ve been using the dual ones for regular rims not carbon. I’ve found Paul are really helpful with advice when I’ve messaged them on Instagram, worth a message just to be sure

Always lusted after a mtb-1 , prices have really gone up for them over the last few years

@motoko
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The carbon ones are usually green, think the Paul pic is of the regular black v2’s. I’ve been using those v2 duals and really like em

Unfortunately there’s a small crack in one of the rear spokes, just don’t trust riding on it anymore.

I’ve never seen a giant cadex with internal cables. There’s a guy that works near me that has a Centurian with a wishbone seatstay and the same head tube lugs, could be one of those

Thanks lad, it was in great condition but ended up selling it cheap to a mate so he could get to work etc, he loves it....
Found an old kirk I’d forgotten about in the shed yesterday when looking for parts. Managed to strip and paint an old dale fork for the klunker/cruiser build. Plan is to use most of the bits off my beast of the east (way too small and I never ride it) for a quick klunker build

Changed the stem and put on some mudguards for my old muddy fox for a mate.
Bought a retro “looking” cruiser mainly for the retro parts, xtr brake, kooka cranks etc, gonna put the brakes on a cinelli and the cranks on the yeti. Think I’ll keep the frame and put a 1x10 setup on it with some rigid forks and old magura racelines

Yes!!!!!! So jealous

Thanks Howard, I had a look at the thomson one but it has a more gold color, looks way off from their silver stem color. I’ll check out the brand x one, thanks again

Couple of questions that I’m having trouble with....
Are there any silver dropper posts in 27.2 made?
My disc brake rotor bolts rub ever so slightly the inside of the fork, do they still make rotors that have the holes recessed? remember seeing hope or Amp research rotors way back with em recessed.

I tried it a couple times with leaves and grass and it was a total disaster 😂

Thanks lad, looking forward to testing it this weekend hopefully

Readers wives kinda HHSMTB gotta get some brake calipers, put the frm crank on, Paul love levers and a Paul chaincatcher.

I’m 188cm and it feels too small (I can measure it in the morning), I’m into it for 230-250€ with a black and yellow Kevlar flite I haven’t got in the post yet. If it’s something you’ve been looking for then that’s a different matter but I think the Saracen you just got ticks the boxes in a better way riding wise.

I’ve bought stuff off that guy before, nice seller and usually gives a little off

Really happy, feels very long, but steering feels quick. Heard they’re meant to feel on point the faster you ride. Best deal I’ve ever had, saw it hanging in a 2nd hand bike store, usually they ask top money for stuff that not that great. Thought if it’s still there after work today I’d get it. Felt cheeky so asked for 30€ off he gave me 20€ so in 329. Gonna sell the muddyfox tomorrow

New for me bike day.... really happy always wanted a FRO, gonna put some old risers, new cables and tires. Interesting gusset on the driveside chainstay and some nice welds throughout

@Frerman Yep tange prestige tubing, the muddyfox comps are nice, I also remember seeing a special edition gold one somewhere on eBay recently

Thanks lad, I’ll give it a try today

Always impressed how you keep everything period correct....wish I could but some little bits are going for crazy prices nowadays

And a couple of Gios’s that I’ve done for a mates kids....

Readers wives, currently going through a bike divorce for will no longer match 😢