What's In The Box? (Brad Pitt Voice) An Early Bontrager OR! **Finished Photos Page 11**

[Prodigal Son]

KB bikes always have shimano there. Shimano XT, not even xtr. Well done. (just lower the brake straddle, closer to tire. It breaks better)

 

[pw_pw_la]

Dude! COME ON!

Every single time.

I/we get it. You think everyone could run their straddle's lower.

But trust me, it's plenty low and the brake works fantastically well (minus the decades old XT pads which are just for show and will be replaced with new Thinlines for daily riding).

It's a 2.3 tire, and I'd like to allow for at least some trail debris clearance back there!

 

[Prodigal Son]

Dude! COME ON!

Every single time.

I/we get it. You think everyone could run their straddle's lower.

But trust me, it's plenty low and the brake works fantastically well (minus the decades old XT pads which are just for show and will be replaced with new Thinlines for daily riding).

It's a 2.3 tire, and I'd like to allow for at least some trail debris clearance back there!

"We" get it? Relax man, it´s just a brake cable set up. If there is one shared feeling here is a funny OCD around bike details and not intolerance towards opinions. Get a clue.

PS: it´s a matter of geometry, science and not taste. There is more progressive action when the straddle is lower. Unless you have the older geometry XT cantis, lower is better.

 

[pw_pw_la]

I fully agree on relaxing and it just being brake set-up, hence the comment on commenting on it!

You have to admit though, you do leave that particular comment on builds (my own and others) pretty often.

I'd say don't expect people not to defend themselves and their own preferences/hard work when leaving feedback on here. Anyway, here's a preview of the first ride, maybe it'll help ease your unease concerning straddle height?



I'm certainly not intolerant towards opinions. This place is the best exactly because it's so full of them! Doesn't mean you have to repeat the same one on every single thread, or if you're going to, that people aren't going to chime in about it themselves.

I got told off once for saying in more than one place how much I disliked Kleins! Just for example.

Get a clue? Not sure in regards to what, but sure, I'll try.

These build threads are all just me trying to do that, after all.

 

[uno-speedo]

Great build! How does that tyre ride?

 

[Prodigal Son]

I fully agree on relaxing and it just being brake set-up, hence the comment on commenting on it!

You have to admit though, you do leave that particular comment on builds (my own and others) pretty often.

I'd say don't expect people not to defend themselves and their own preferences/hard work when leaving feedback on here. Anyway, here's a preview of the first ride, maybe it'll help ease your unease concerning straddle height?

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I'm certainly not intolerant towards opinions. This place is the best exactly because it's so full of them! Doesn't mean you have to repeat the same one on every single thread, or if you're going to, that people aren't going to chime in about it themselves.

I got told off once for saying in more than one place how much I disliked Kleins! Just for example.

Get a clue? Not sure in regards to what, but sure, I'll try.

These build threads are all just me trying to do that, after all.

Get a clue on geometry of low profile shimano brakes. Also don´t try too hard to be popular or represent the collective´s opinion... that´s even more embarrassing than a bad brake set up. Just speak for yourself.

 

[pw_pw_la]

FFS!

Moving on:

Great build! How does that tyre ride?

I really, really like them. I've used them on three different bikes now and they've been great on all my usual trails.

I will say, the pretty thin/flexible sidewalls aren't entirely puncture resistant! But they are plenty shock absorbent. Paired with a ti bar especially.

I guess because they're tubeless compatible, a few sets have been a right PITA to seat on the rim, for whatever reason.

Otherwise: highly recommended!

They also look great, I think.

Unlike my brakes!

Yours,
Embarrassing & Clueless

 

[uno-speedo]

They do look great and nice to have another modern tire option available.

Oh, I hate that, probably why they sell the Tire Bead Jack, ha. I remember encountering endless problems with modern tires on modern rims (albeit ~10 years ago) and it was generally down to the thickness of the rim tape (and my feeble hands!?!), and we are talking a millimeter or two's tolerance. I now use the VAR tire mounting tool for those more difficult mounting installations.

And you need to ride my '90 Klein Attitude - it might change your opinion

 

[pw_pw_la]

@uno-speedo Yeah, I do need to ride one.

Just so my hatred has reasoning!

 

[pw_pw_la]

Right then, here's the finished spec:

Frame: Bontrager Race OR (year unknown)

Fork: Bontrager Composite

Headset: Chris King 2Nut "No Logo"
Stem: Salsa Pro Moto
Handlebar: Salsa Pro Moto
Grips: Odi Attack

Brakes: Shimano XT BR-M734
Brake Pads: Shimano XT
Brake Cables: Shimano SLR
Cantilever cable hangers: Shimano
Brake Levers: Shimano M733

Shifters: Shimano XT SL M732 Thumbies
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT FD-M732
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT RD-M735
Derailleur Cables: Jagwire (Sadly. Only thing I could find in 5mm)
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG90 7
Chain: KMC
Cranks: Shimano XT M730
Crank Bolts: Shimano XT
Chainrings: Shimano SG
Chainring bolts: Shimano XT
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB UN70
Pedals: Suntour XC-II

Hub Skewers: Salsa Flip Off "No Logo" (Rasta)
Rims: Araya RM-20
Hubs: Shimano M730/M732
Nipples: N/A
Spokes: N/A
Tyres: Renne Herse Humptulip Ridge
Tubes: Continental (Presta).

Saddle: Selle Italia Turbo (Perforated)
Seatpost: Suntour XC
Bottle Cages: American Classic (temporarily)
Bottles: Phil Wood Co.
Chainstay Protector: Shimano XT Sharkfin