Build me my dream bike!

[Rhodent]

Right... here's one where I could use a whole lot of input, and it may be an opportunity for some of those looking for make a sale...

 

I have the opportunity to pick up a very nice Ibis Ripley frame (pictured) for almost nada... which gives me the chance to put my limited budget to build everything else from scratch.. frame is immaculate so really want to make this work...

 

Please give me your best suggestions, advise, adverts etc to build this bike for about R20k?

I have a few ideas, but putting this out to see what else is available 

 

[betaboy]

First stop is a decent frame protection system, to keep it looking good. See what Wrap Ride have available for your frame. 

[RobynE 🚵‍♀️]

What are your goals? Where does your dream see you riding? 

[Rhodent]

3 minutes ago, RobynE 🚵‍♀️ said:

What are your goals? Where does your dream see you riding? 

I'm up in Zambia, so largely farm trails, some gnarly technical bits... not so much on the racing scene up here... mostly XC

I'm just in it for the fun and the fitness... been out of the game for a few years and this is a very cool opportunity to jump back in 

 

[thebob]

Marzocchi Z2 fork, Shimano Deore 12s groupset and brakes and Lyne Components wheels finishing kit would be a solid bike

[RobynE 🚵‍♀️]

I imagine you don’t have ready access to a mechanic, so tried n tested, reliable is the way. 

I agree with thebob but:

I would do a complete Rapide wheelset with Vittoria tyres. Should come in at under 7k for the full wheelset with rim tape and valves already installed. That’s rims, hubs, spokes, etc. You will just need tyres and sealant. 

Shimano Deore is very reasonably priced and pretty bulletproof. You’d need a Microspline freehub body with your wheelset. You could choose to run an aftermarket cassette using a HG or XD freehub body. I’d stick with a full Shimano setup myself. 

I have a Marzocchi Z2 and it’s awesome. It’s essentially a Fox 34 and is maintained in the same way with the same service kit. 

Brakes I would do Magura. That’s my personal preference in brakes, I just love their feel and have absolute faith in them. But brakes are very much a case of personal opinion and you won’t find anyone agreeing on any brake topics lol. 

[RobynE 🚵‍♀️]

18 minutes ago, RobynE 🚵‍♀️ said:

 

I would do a complete Rapide wheelset

Link to the wheelset. @Kiwi is Rapide. 

Oh and Rapide can sort your cockpit and dropper as well. Also your BB. Basically everything.