Delilah Posted September 12, 2012 Share Very nice!Thank you! I was blown away by how light this frame is. Lifted it out of the box with one hand, expected to use a bit of muscle, but no - light as a feather! It came with a set of 3M frame protectors, a pouch of Finish Line Fiber Grip, a neoprene/velcro chainstay protector (in addition to the built-in one) and a very smart looking grease gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted September 12, 2012 Share Tallboy in matte black and red! Its the only kind of boy I like... Delilah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted September 12, 2012 Share Thank you! I was blown away by how light this frame is. Lifted it out of the box with one hand, expected to use a bit of muscle, but no - light as a feather! It came with a set of 3M frame protectors, a pouch of Finish Line Fiber Grip, a neoprene/velcro chainstay protector (in addition to the built-in one) and a very smart looking grease gun. Congrats and enjoy her. You do know you need to take pics of the bike build in stages and then finish off with a pic of the bike being nice and dirty after it's maiden voyage! Delilah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delilah Posted September 12, 2012 Share Thanks Hairy You do know you need to take pics of the bike build in stages and then finish off with a pic of the bike being nice and dirty after it's maiden voyage! For sure! The build is gonna take a while. Waiting for 2013 XT and 2013 Reba. I'll post pics of the rims and hubs soon. Hubs are at home and rims are on their way from JHB via snailmail. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasher Posted September 12, 2012 Share Thank you! I was blown away by how light this frame is. Lifted it out of the box with one hand, expected to use a bit of muscle, but no - light as a feather! It came with a set of 3M frame protectors, a pouch of Finish Line Fiber Grip, a neoprene/velcro chainstay protector (in addition to the built-in one) and a very smart looking grease gun. Yep the frame weight is scary makes you think it will break when you ride it, I remember when I got my Blur frame thinking no way this will stand up to abuse but I have yet to manage to harm it despite my best efforts.. Welcome to Cruz family awesome bikes Delilah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeMT Posted September 12, 2012 Share Thanks Hairy For sure! The build is gonna take a while. Waiting for 2013 XT and 2013 Reba. I'll post pics of the rims and hubs soon. Hubs are at home and rims are on their way from JHB via snailmail. Have you spoken to TheV - i am sure he can get you the groupset at a great price Delilah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBer wannabee Posted September 12, 2012 Share wow, thats very nice. Now its got me thinking. Delilah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Bones= Posted September 12, 2012 Share It is a medium Just my size... I'll send you delivery address when you finished the build. Thanks Congrats - frame looks lovely! Edited September 12, 2012 by =Bones= Delilah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Unit Posted September 12, 2012 Share Have you spoken to TheV - i am sure he can get you the groupset at a great price Ja, he hooked up my buddy with a XT group set at a really good price. Delilah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delilah Posted September 12, 2012 Share Have you spoken to TheV - i am sure he can get you the groupset at a great priceYep, I have indeed. The kind gentleman will get back to me with prices He raised a few questions that I would appreciate advice on: 1. Are 180mm rotors overkill? 2. Should I opt for shorter cranks? On point 2: I'm 1.72m and have only ever had standard length cranks. Will it be better to try 165mm? I've read other riders go for 165mm on the Tallboy to minimise rock strikes. PS: Thanks to everybody for all the comments, good wishes and congratulations. You are all most kind. Edited September 12, 2012 by Delilah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted September 12, 2012 Share Yep, I have indeed. The kind gentleman will get back to me with prices He raised a few questions that I would appreciate advice on: 1. Are 180mm rotors overkill? 2. Should I opt for shorter cranks? On point 2: I'm 1.72m and have only ever had standard length cranks. Will it be better to try 165mm? I've read other riders go for 165mm on the Tallboy to minimise rock strikes. PS: Thanks to everybody for all the comments, good wishes and congratulations. You are all most kind. Also check www.easybike.co.za very reasonable wrt shimano stuffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometime Posted September 12, 2012 Share Yep, I have indeed. The kind gentleman will get back to me with prices He raised a few questions that I would appreciate advice on: 1. Are 180mm rotors overkill? 160mm Shimano XT ice-tech rotors should be all you'll need. I've cooked my Elixir 180mm front and 160mm rear brakes on fast descents. I swapped to SLX brakes and XT ice-tech 160mm rotors and have never had the same problem Delilah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeMT Posted September 12, 2012 Share Yep, I have indeed. The kind gentleman will get back to me with prices He raised a few questions that I would appreciate advice on: 1. Are 180mm rotors overkill? 2. Should I opt for shorter cranks? On point 2: I'm 1.72m and have only ever had standard length cranks. Will it be better to try 165mm? I've read other riders go for 165mm on the Tallboy to minimise rock strikes. PS: Thanks to everybody for all the comments, good wishes and congratulations. You are all most kind. Besides cooling faster i don't see any real difference in rotor size, although i suppose this is open to personal opinion. Your height does not pose any difference for rotor size, although if on the heavier side of 90kg's i would opt for the larger rotors, caliper wear will be identical, they will weight a little more. Delilah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandH Posted September 12, 2012 Share Well I'm so blarry jealous righ now I'm gonna just blarry shut up before I say something blarry mean & nasty....................................oh & congrats.......!#$%^#@......blarry blarry!!!!!! Delilah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delilah Posted September 12, 2012 Share although if on the heavier side of 90kg's I posted length because of crank length question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Yoh, yoh, yoh! Congrats on your Super bike.. Delilah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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