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My next build project - Rocky Mountain Instinct - DONE ☺


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I am no guru, and have very little knowledge on the matter. However from the research done, I would either go for the Smuggler, the Scout (both from Tranny), Banshee or Pyga. In that order

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I pulled the trigger, Rocky Instinct.

 

Build:

Thinking of a 130 or 140mm Yari with a cartridge upgrade

1x11 gruppo (will look for a good deal from folks who upgraded to 1x12)

Proper brakes (will try fit Hopes into the budget)

Undecided on wheels, will think on it.

Very nice!! Go for 140mm travel, will be a seriously fun bike. I would consider MRP Ribbon or Stage - awesome forks!

 

As for wheels Hope Pro 4s with Stans Flows or Spank Oozy Trail 345.

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I pulled the trigger, Rocky Instinct.

 

Build:

Thinking of a 130 or 140mm Yari with a cartridge upgrade

1x11 gruppo (will look for a good deal from folks who upgraded to 1x12)

Proper brakes (will try fit Hopes into the budget)

Undecided on wheels, will think on it.

Very nice :thumbup:

 

where did you get the frame from?

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I have to compromise to keep cost down.

Fork is the next biggest chunk of money, hence looking at a Yari. Manitou Mattoc and DVO also worth a look if I can find a bargain :)

The fork is important because it wont get upgraded later.

If I have little money left, Ill get an SLX gruppo and upgrade later.

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Nice bike!Try the Formula Cura brakes-brilliant performance at a good price.Hope hubs and Stans Arch a good wheel combo

 

Curas are absolutely brilliant. I have Shimano XTs on the one bike and Cura's on the other - got them both for the same price, but the Cura's are hand downs better! Great modulation and stopping power.

 

I have to compromise to keep cost down.

Fork is the next biggest chunk of money, hence looking at a Yari. Manitou Mattoc and DVO also worth a look if I can find a bargain :)

The fork is important because it wont get upgraded later.

If I have little money left, Ill get an SLX gruppo and upgrade later.

 

Yari is good, but Mattoc is brilliant. If it is between those two go for the Mattoc. DVO is also amazing IF you can get a good deal on one - but either way I would still choose the Mattoc.

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I pulled the trigger, Rocky Instinct.

 

Build:

Thinking of a 130 or 140mm Yari with a cartridge upgrade

1x11 gruppo (will look for a good deal from folks who upgraded to 1x12)

Proper brakes (will try fit Hopes into the budget)

Undecided on wheels, will think on it.

If opting for the Yari, what cartridge upgrade are you considering?

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Build was finished just before Christmas:

 

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag294/dilbertZA/Mobile%20Uploads/20171222_191432-EFFECTS_zpslpqs7hyn.jpg

 

Short spc list:

Instinct 999 Frame

Fox 34 140mm fork

American Classic Smokin Gun wheelset

GX Eagle drivetrain

Lyne crank with SRAM chainring

Hope Tec3 E4 brakes, 180mm rotors

Lyne 150mm dropper

Nukeproof bar & stem

Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF front & High Roller 2 rear, both 2.3

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