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A new project commenceth...

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Got all the bits for the build, a few names to conjure with, are...

Thomson
Hope
Magura
Mavic
Tune
Charge
FSA
XT
XTR
SRP
RockShox

to name but a few (many)
 
Once it's built this is going to be my constant weapon of choice...

I've heard very good things about these frames... Can't wait.
 
Nothing....

It's just gonna be a special occasion bike until I lose plenty of weight..

This, being gods finest grade of steel, will happily handle whatever I want it to, I'm building it to ride....and ride....and ride some more.
 
Been really busy today...

Fitted FSA headset and RS recons..

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As well as Thomson stem and post, and some Kore torsion bars

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And some nice sturdy rims with added Charge splashbackery...

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And some Ltd. Ed Magura Marta Golds..

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Next up was an m750 rear mech with gold bolt bling..
And a nice YBN gold 9sp chain

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M960 front mech

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And some lovely Tune sixpack cranks and Ti BB

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Finishing touch was a tan Charge speed saddle

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Some thumbies, and a quick photoshoot..

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Just some cabling up, to do, and a bit of a fettle with the brakes and it'll be ready to ride and abuse... :cool:
 
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