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all of them  :clap:  :thumbup:

hope that includes XL.

 

S/M/L is not all of them :whistling:

 

ps: also...steel fork options?

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My latest budget build.

Have to say I was sceptical about the fork but actually feels really good.

Some parts I had but most new.

Not my first 50t 11spd I have done but, the Sram chain works a charm with the sunrace cassette much smoother shifts than all out Shimano.

 

Cables still need to be made neat.

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So I pulled the trigger earlier this year sold my long loved custom Scale and got a new Spark 940. Long story short Spark gone and started a Scale "new" build. Little hard to get what I want in lockdown but have a couple of upgrade parts on hand.

Plan: Fattest rubber that fit the frame✔️, dropper, 120mm up front, 50mm stem 760-800mm bar and short carbon cranks✔️.

I have the rubber and crank but need a chainring and 31.6mm 120-150mm dropper.

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My latest budget build.

Have to say I was sceptical about the fork but actually feels really good.

Some parts I had but most new.

Not my first 50t 11spd I have done but, the Sram chain works a charm with the sunrace cassette much smoother shifts than all out Shimano.

 

Cables still need to be made neat.

So, you would recommend the fork? The hardtail I'm looking at, has a Manitou fork.

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So, you would recommend the fork? The hardtail I'm looking at, has a Manitou fork.

I really can't find anything wrong with it. The couple of reviews I could find was good as well. The small bump sensitivity feels better than Rockshox to me. I have only used it on gravel and light "trail" riding and it felt good. Still to try it on big hits when the trails open again.

Not sure about servicing but can't see a reason that will be a pain.

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I really can't find anything wrong with it. The couple of reviews I could find was good as well. The small bump sensitivity feels better than Rockshox to me. I have only used it on gravel and light "trail" riding and it felt good. Still to try it on big hits when the trails open again.

Not sure about servicing but can't see a reason that will be a pain.

I only need it for dirt roads, jeep track and some corrugation. There is no big hits in our area.

 

Then the fork would be fine for me. I can also only find good reviews.

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That looks interesting, please post some more pictures or have someone post "spy-shots" on your behalf.

 

 

New A.T.B model /// will be offering as Frame-Kit for the coming season

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Anyone see the new 29er BFE? juss if money wasn't a prob I'd already be shredding one

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Anyone see the new 29er BFE? juss if money wasn't a prob I'd already be shredding one

Yeah and they dropped the SOUL.

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