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Would anyone be willing to share a build list of their dartmoor hornet/primal.

Im keen to build a primal with a 140/160mm fork, never built a bike before so i want to understand the parts lists and costs associated (will be a mix between new and second hand parts.)

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Would anyone be willing to share a build list of their dartmoor hornet/primal.

Im keen to build a primal with a 140/160mm fork, never built a bike before so i want to understand the parts lists and costs associated (will be a mix between new and second hand parts.)

What do you have that you want to use .. may help if you state this and we can fill in the blanks?

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What do you have that you want to use .. may help if you state this and we can fill in the blanks?

Have as in donor parts? 

Ive got a GT karakoram, had it for about 5 years.

When it comes to wheels and boost etc. i have no clue.

 

Frame Dartmoor primal

Rear derailleur hanger Shimano (SLX?) 1x groupset

Chain Shimano (SLX?) 1x groupset

Cassette Shimano (SLX?) 1x groupset

Shifter Shimano (SLX?) 1x groupset

Chainring ? 32T or 36T ?

Crank arms ?

Bottom bracket ?

Rear Wheel set (Hubs, spokes, rims) 2nd had set (new seems pricey?)

Front  Wheel set (Hubs, spokes, rims) 2nd had set (new seems pricey?)

Wheel axle Should come with the frame?

Headset Not 100% sure

Headset Spacers Not 100% sure

Front Fork Pike, Revelation or crazy like a DVO or cane creek helm

Stem Something in the 50mm range

Handlebar TBD

Handlebar grips TBD

Brakes and brake pads Shimano MT6000 for now

Seatpost Something standard intially

Seat post clamp Not 100% sure

Seat/Saddle  

Pedals Stamps or DMR's

Tires 29'' x 2,4 Maxxis or something equivalent 

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Would anyone be willing to share a build list of their dartmoor hornet/primal.

Im keen to build a primal with a 140/160mm fork, never built a bike before so i want to understand the parts lists and costs associated (will be a mix between new and second hand parts.)

If the sums work out, do it. They are really really lekker bikes. I still miss mine.

 

I ran my 27.5 Primal with the 140mm fox 32 that came off my Trance. While a bit flexy,bit was a hoot to ride. So I reckon 140-150mm is the sweet spot. At 160mm the seat angle might get a bit slack.

 

Before you buy components, You'll need to ascertain what seatpost diameter it is (either 30.9 or 31.6) and what axle spacing it has, will either boost or non boost, but mine was a quick release frame . It depends on the year model.

And from there everything is normal, a threaded BB and internal routing for a dropper post makes life easy.

 

Enjoy the build.

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Have as in donor parts? 

Ive got a GT karakoram, had it for about 5 years.

When it comes to wheels and boost etc. i have no clue.

 

Frame Dartmoor primal

Rear derailleur hanger Shimano (SLX?) 1x groupset

Chain Shimano (SLX?) 1x groupset

Cassette Shimano (SLX?) 1x groupset

Shifter Shimano (SLX?) 1x groupset

Chainring ? 32T or 36T ?

Crank arms ?

Bottom bracket ?

Rear Wheel set (Hubs, spokes, rims) 2nd had set (new seems pricey?)

Front  Wheel set (Hubs, spokes, rims) 2nd had set (new seems pricey?)

Wheel axle Should come with the frame?

Headset Not 100% sure

Headset Spacers Not 100% sure

Front Fork Pike, Revelation or crazy like a DVO or cane creek helm

Stem Something in the 50mm range

Handlebar TBD

Handlebar grips TBD

Brakes and brake pads Shimano MT6000 for now

Seatpost Something standard intially

Seat post clamp Not 100% sure

Seat/Saddle  

Pedals Stamps or DMR's

Tires 29'' x 2,4 Maxxis or something equivalent

 

Which year model and. I will be able to help you further

 

The frame does not include a headset or seat post clamp, but does come with a thruaxel.

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It will be the latest year model 2019 as per trailtech's website. 

 

I don't have the frame yet i first want to get to grips with cost's.

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It will be the latest year model 2019 as per trailtech's website. 

 

I don't have the frame yet i first want to get to grips with cost's.

A very quick estimate with some assumptions .... just fill in the blanks

 

 

Basic Bike Build Cost.xlsx

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A very quick estimate with some assumptions .... just fill in the blanks

 

 

Shot for the help Hairy.  :thumbup:

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What length steerer tube would the fork need if i buy one second hand? 

Geo Chart shows a headtube length of 100mm ex. headset. 

 

Given the headset is very slim on this frame, assume 5mm ex. top cap.

50mm for the stem

15mm Top cap

15mm spacers

 

Assumed min. steerer length = 175-185mm

 

Would be best to send Dartmoor an email asking them directly though.

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Anyone on the forum have rider feedback for the Primal 29? The geo numbers suggest it will be a fun ripping ride, but first hand feedback appears a bit limited on the interwebs. Keen to hear from anyone who owns one

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reviving an old thread here. Dartmoor has not seen a lot of love recently?

considering a  DARTMOOR HORNET 27.5" from trailtech, it is a good frame I assume?

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