that's one of my main choices, since I already have a 30.9 dropper post, I'd probably upgrade brakes, and get some nice light wheels, doesn't need much else. Other option is to spend $5k on the Advanced 1, which needs nothing, so 2x the $$ to save a couple of pounds...
i love mine yeah there is a few things to change like brakes dropper etc as soon as i bought.my bike i was getting some.new mavics.which i thought would be alot lighter but didnt buy them because i realised the wheels were pretty light
Medium Carbon Bronson (with RS Vivid Air B1 shock) RS Pike 160 XX1 Drivetrain (except X01 Cassette) XKM 32t direct mount chainring I9 Trail Wheels KS LEV seatpost (150mm) Havoc carbon bars Straitline 50mm stem Hayes Prime Brakes XTR trail pedals
Really well though out build - solid 9 , what's the brakes like?? And if you are wandering how I'd score it a 10, it would be the xx1 cassette and destickered rims but that's just me being a tool lol
So here is my proper 650b DH machine so far it's been awesome Transition TR500 Marzochi 888 CR Evo Fox RC4 Rear shock Hadley rear Hub and Chub Hub up front laced onto Pancenti rims X9 Derailleur and shifters on XT cassete Thomson Direct Mount Stem Deity bars Formula RO Brakes
So here is my proper 650b DH machine so far it's been awesome Transition TR500 Marzochi 888 CR Evo Fox RC4 Rear shock Hadley rear Hub and Chub Hub up front laced onto Pancenti rims X9 Derailleur and shifters on XT cassete Thomson Direct Mount Stem Deity bars Formula RO Brakes
Love it but I need a better pic mate, please pop one up. Are you running a reverb?
I think a ti spring and green or black or white even pedals would make it from me-9 at the mo with that pic and congrats on being the first 650b dh bike on here