GrahamS2 Posted October 5, 2017 Posted October 5, 2017 The time has come for me to add something. What started as an itch to scratch, quickly turned into an online shopping spree. I never realised it at the time, but the Intense Primer was exactly the change I had been looking for. To be honest, I hadn't considered any of Intense's offering since the late 90's when downhill was my interest and they dominated the scene. The frame arrived within 3 days, and I had a friend bring the fork (RS Pike RCT3 140 Boost) in for me the next week. The other parts and wheels have been trickling in over the past month (Joburg Int mail centre is nothing short of pathetic!), with just the bars and stem getting stuck in customs (will hopefully get them next week). Some of the bits...http://i66.tinypic.com/2ni9y05.jpg Obligatory couch pichttp://i63.tinypic.com/iqebep.jpg
GrahamS2 Posted October 5, 2017 Author Posted October 5, 2017 Cups and BB pressed.http://i64.tinypic.com/igafja.jpg Cables starting to go in.http://i66.tinypic.com/2jee6ig.jpg http://i65.tinypic.com/2504l0m.jpg
Mongooser Posted October 5, 2017 Posted October 5, 2017 been waiting for this threadlooks sick already
GrahamS2 Posted October 5, 2017 Author Posted October 5, 2017 I'll add some more tomorrow after I start assembly tonight
Jewbacca Posted October 5, 2017 Posted October 5, 2017 This is just plain rude and showing off... I hate you and your bike sucks! (he says turning a lighter shade of emerald while chewing on some sour grapes!)
GrahamS2 Posted October 6, 2017 Author Posted October 6, 2017 Spent a lot less time than planned last night, but did manage to get the wheels ready to roll. 30x30 XM Carbon's on DT 350S hubs. I'm astonished at how light they are! http://i67.tinypic.com/24vipvb.jpg http://i67.tinypic.com/ifabzp.jpg
GrahamS2 Posted October 10, 2017 Author Posted October 10, 2017 I managed to spend a bit of time on the bike last night. Drivetrain on! Now just waiting for the cockpit to arrive (6 weeks later, long story...)http://i66.tinypic.com/fdecut.jpg
Jewbacca Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 That looks like quite a long stem.... Is there a shorter one coming?!
GrahamS2 Posted October 10, 2017 Author Posted October 10, 2017 That looks like quite a long stem.... Is there a shorter one coming?!LOL yes, that's an old one I just used for fitting.
Meezo Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 i think i saw one on my commute this morning on table mountain, its very sexy in flesh!
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 LOL yes, that's an old one I just used for fitting.*sigh of relief*
TheJ Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 I take it the seatpost is just put in a bit for now and that you'll ride with it lower?
GrahamS2 Posted October 10, 2017 Author Posted October 10, 2017 I take it the seatpost is just put in a bit for now and that you'll ride with it lower?Yes, haven't fitted the bike at all other than some preliminary shock pressures.
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