Got It Right - Its Dumb Ass Luck - Whishart 29'er 140mm Long Travel Hardtail
Its taken close to 6 months from design to build to decide if I made a mistake in the design. The build: - Whishart 29'er - steel hardtail - Paragon sliding dropouts; fillet brazed - Black pearl - Toxic Design Labs - 67deg HT; 73deg ST - SRAM XX1 Drivetrain - XTR M-985 Crank with Wolf Components 30 tooth ring - Easton Haven 35mm Stem (50mm long) - Chromag 35mm carbon bar - Easton EC90 XC Wheelset - RS Revelation RLT 140-110 DP Fork - SRAM Guide RS Brakes - RS Reverb Dropper Post - Nevagal 2.2 Front tire - Conti Trail King 2.2 Rear tire Weight 27.2 lbs Okay - so I know that most people could never afford this type of bike or get why; however not withstanding, mounting these parts to a never ridden; only designed frame. But, as soon as I mounted the pedals, strapped on my shoes, and threw my leg over top tube, I knew I had winner! The bike rides like its 27.5 bike on steroids, with short snappy rear end, short wheelbase, stiff & amazing ride. It climbs really w