Iwan Kemp Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 Okay, so it's all coming together. A keen eye will recognize the bike even without any decals. Will post some riding pics with the final build and sticker kit soon. Was considering keeping it all white, but I think it has turned out quite nice.<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />Med Morewood MbuziIndustry Nine Enduro WheelsetFox 36 Float RC2Fox DHX Air 4.0Shimano SLX 22-36T 175mm Crank & Front DerShimano XTR Cassette & ChainSRAM X0 Rear Der & Grip ShiftsFormula Oro K24 Brakes with 180mm rotors front & rearKenda Nevegal 2.35 UST front & rearCrank Brothers 5050XX PedalsKS i900-R SeatpostWTB Rocket-V SLTEaston Havoc Mid Rise Handlebar & 50mm StemSunline Reducer Headset The DHX is still giving me a bit of a headache, but it's geting there.
Thug Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 If I was looking for an AM bike, the Mbuzi would be it. Sweet !!
Hog_ Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 That is beautiful! My next bike (if it's not a trials bike) will have one of those seatposts! Those don't look like 5050 pedals though? Word or advice - if you haven't got the 5050's yet, rather get the Shimano DX's. I went that route on my trials bike, and the difference is pretty big. The DX's with long pins grip like no flat pedal I've ever felt!
whistler Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 That's a beaut! Hope you have a lifetime of care free flying...riding...
splat Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 That's quite a machine! Love the white frame and fork.
Schwynn Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 Yip, I don't know where to look to see weather a bike looks good or not, but this looks good.
Iwan Kemp Posted March 30, 2009 Author Posted March 30, 2009 The 5050's will go on tomorrow. I've tried the DX's and they were good, but I like trying new stuff and I'm sure the CB's with 5.10's will have killer grip.Ordered Atomblabs, but they have been delayed so when you see the 50's going on sale you'll know Atombs will grace the Mbuzi next. Seatpost is worth evry single cent...maybe even more. It's a beaut. I've modified it to work with a Joplin remote. The Joplin remote can be triggered in a ny direction and mounted anywhere on the bar. Will post a pic of where I have mine mounted then you'll understand why the KS remote doesn't cut it for me.
MTB Kid Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 Nice ride! Just not sure about those grips on an AM setup.
Hog_ Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 The 5050's will go on tomorrow. I've tried the DX's and they were good' date=' but I like trying new stuff and I'm sure the CB's with 5.10's will have killer grip.Ordered Atomblabs, but they have been delayed so when you see the 50's going on sale you'll know Atombs will grace the Mbuzi next. Seatpost is worth evry single cent...maybe even more. It's a beaut. I've modified it to work with a Joplin remote. The Joplin remote can be triggered in a ny direction and mounted anywhere on the bar. Will post a pic of where I have mine mounted then you'll understand why the KS remote doesn't cut it for me.[/quote'] I looked at a set of Atomlabs as well, very nice but over my budget. Where'd you get 5.10's? I was looking for a set but ended up buying a pair of DC skate shoes instead.
Iwan Kemp Posted March 30, 2009 Author Posted March 30, 2009 Yeah. Looking for lock-ons to go with Grip Shifts. But then again, I've done 4 rides and they haven't bothered me yet. Question is: does DMR do lock on grips or is ODI the way to go? Trick with the Ergons is to angle them just right. They are just so damn brilliant. CRC shipped my 5.10's today. Local agent doesn't have stock and won't be ordering anytime soon. Pitty.The Crow2009-03-30 07:24:03
Hog_ Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 Ah okay. I thought of getting through CRC but didn't want to risk getting an uncomfortable size.
MTB Kid Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 Yeah. Looking for lock-ons to go with Grip Shifts. But then again' date=' I've done 4 rides and they haven't bothered me yet. Question is: does DMR do lock on grips or is ODI the way to go? Trick with the Ergons is to angle them just right. They are just so damn brilliant. CRC shipped my 5.10's today. Local agent doesn't have stock and won't be ordering anytime soon. Pitty.[/quote'] DMR don't have any shorty's for GShift but they did grace the cover of the last BICYCLING on a Morewood. White Outer / Black Inner - nice
Iwan Kemp Posted March 30, 2009 Author Posted March 30, 2009 Can they be modified? I like the look of those white outer/black inner grips and the feel of the grips are great.
MTB Kid Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 Can they be modified? I like the look of those white outer/black inner grips and the feel of the grips are great. Yes - they can be "tuned" to work. Only locks on the one side and rubber/core are co-moulded so not split when cut. Then you will need a new SWARM stem and matching WING bar in White.
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