AndreZA Posted July 16, 2009 Share After I sold my bike I decided to get a HT untill I get another bargain on something else, whatever/whenever that might be. I bought a Fox RLC from Gobi and the hunt was on. I first went looking for wheels on CRC and build a set of XT hubs, DT db spokes and nipples, yes I said it, and Mavic 717 rims. Then got some Joe's sealant tubes and Conti Mountain Kings Protections. Then I had to get a frame. They, CRC, had a BeOne on special for GBP105. I picked a replacement derailleur hanger to go with the frame seeing that it is not available in this country. All this pushed my order into the "free shipping" category. So on Monday the 6th, last week Monday, I placed the order. Late Wednesday afternoon, the 8th, I got the email that order has been shipped. So now I'm willing to wait 10 working day. Two days ago saw on CWC they have a special on Thomson posts in my required size. Placed a order and got a confirmation the order will be at my PO on the 15th. So the 15 came and I got the CWC slip in my postbox. I go to the counter and hand in my slip, they come back and tell me that I have a huge international order waiting for me aswell. I told them that there was no slip in my box telling me to pick it up. She says it's been there for 2 days already. That means it took 5 days, including a weekend, to get from the UK to my PO. The lady brings out the paperwork and behold, a nice big Vitus box. I dragged all 10.5kg of it to my car. Placed it in my boot and tied down the lid with my jumper leads (I did not expect it to be there okay). So here it is. Box from CRC, bag from CWC. Cannondale in the back was not part of the order. They build the wheel the way I like it without asking them. The valve hole lines up with the lable on the hub. Hydroformed downtube meets the BB square on Heavily hydroformed top tube Nice little detail in the seat stay bridge It just designed there but manufactured in Taiwan Damn lawyers Colour is pearl white, orange and black with super smooth clear coat. Photo does not do it justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wernervdmerwe Posted July 16, 2009 Share Very sexy! Congrats man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted July 16, 2009 Share WOW, and I thought I was excited when my CRC order was delivered. Verry naais Krismas Bocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted July 16, 2009 Share Can't wait for the photo of the complete build. I will be keeping the wetwipes nearby...muddy p2009-07-16 01:19:42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted July 16, 2009 Share Hey Mamps!! I am so jealous!! Enjoy it!!! Captain Slow2009-07-16 01:46:25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted July 16, 2009 Share Very nice Para !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Brunsdon Posted July 16, 2009 Share Enjoy it !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar Posted July 16, 2009 Share - Very very nice Para! Thats a one of a kind build - isnt it nice to have something totally unique! Cant wait to see it built up, so let us know when its done, and we will come join you for a ride on the spruit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasping Posted July 16, 2009 Share Nice one Mampara, May you have many thousands of happy, accident and warranty claim free kilometres on your new Babe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeegMig Posted July 16, 2009 Share Speaking of Krismis Boks.Where's the Vitus that came with the box in the back?I'd like to see some pics of that. Cool frame, post some built pics to bragg with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendonMyb Posted July 16, 2009 Share &&&&&& soooooooo when will the build be complete ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoreTrails Posted July 16, 2009 Share As most kids know, when its Krismis you play with your toys...so it is now 15h30 and no pics of the completed bike???? Whats the delay dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted July 16, 2009 Share The frame is at the shop for the headset and bb shell to be faced. Build will continue tonight but doubt it will be finished. The wheels are done. Tyres, tubes, discs casette and skewers are on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobi Posted July 16, 2009 Share Dont you just love surprises like that, nice one. Cant wait to see if finished..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted July 16, 2009 Share Awesome parra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted July 16, 2009 Share Waiting eagerly to see the finished build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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