My SX build - Work log

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My SX build - Work log
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flag NarrowBars
Posted: Feb 5, 2009 at 12:56 Quote
After an injury in June last year, I've been off the bike with recovery, and following a complication, surgery now means i have man scares, a section of hip in my shoulder and a ti plate in there too.
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With 7 months off the bike, and physio complete, I thought I'd rebuild my bike.

Here follows the parts and build. Mostly standard parts, I will be throwing in a few custom features, to hopefully turn this bike, into something a little more unique.

I beleive its the details that make something what it is.
flag NarrowBars
Posted: Feb 5, 2009 at 13:01 Quote
Build started with a trip to the metal finishers. They specialise in aluminium preparation and a chemical peel and peen later, my frame was rawed and ready to begin the build.
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Following the frame stripping, I had it painted ice white, with a rainbow flake.
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The flake does show up when dark as silver dots, but when the light shines it really makes the frame come to life. This is why the frame appears whiter than white.
flag NarrowBars
Posted: Feb 5, 2009 at 13:10 Quote
Started the build last night.
The frame was picked up from the bike shop after a full frame preparation, facing, reaming and also I flushed and regreased all the pivot bearings for a smooth action.
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The parts box intended to use
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Let the build commence.....
Fitted Fox 40R's, Sunline bars, Hope stem, Hope headset, Bontrager grips, Hope barends.
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Gamut boomerang in place, can see the rainbow effect here under the macro flash.
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Hope Pro II hubs, with a Sram PG970 Road cassette, and Avid 203mm rotors
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Rolling on DT Swiss rims and Minnion F's
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flag Hummeroid
Posted: Feb 5, 2009 at 13:11 Quote
Looking good so far, my 6in bike is going thru a rebirth too, interested to see where yours goes!
flag NarrowBars
Posted: Feb 5, 2009 at 13:12 Quote
The rolling chassis is now complete.
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flag freeridermatt
Posted: Feb 5, 2009 at 13:13 Quote
WOW, looks awsome, though the frame looks like it is unpainted
flag NarrowBars
Posted: Feb 5, 2009 at 13:15 Quote
Tonight been working on the first little extra touch. Brakes.
Not wanting to dissappoint, decided Codes are the way to go, mounted to Juicy carbon levers.
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Unfortunetly this is where I stop. Awaiting the parts go any further. Snowing in Britain, and this 4" of snow has sent everyone into a panic and noone does what they are paid for. So until more parts arrive, I'm at the mercy of the weather for more updates.
flag fortbill
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Posted: Feb 5, 2009 at 13:55 Quote
Bikes looking really cool, this is more of a comment just to subscribe but how much did get painting cost you? including the chemical peel and all the prep work?
flag NarrowBars
Posted: Feb 5, 2009 at 14:00 Quote
Chemical prep and blast - £25
Paint with metal flake - £35
Full frame prep - £30

Hope this helps
flag NarrowBars
Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 14:27 Quote
Right, back to it, the Postlady finally arrived!!!!!!Even with the snow!!!!!
Firstly to get some grip, Straitlines were in order.
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With my current injury the Xray pedals seamed too good to pass up, adding that personal touch for me. Threadlocked the pins aswell.

Cranks cam back from the powder coaters.
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White Saints. A further little surprise to follow....

Transmition parts
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Rear thru-axel upgrade to stiffen up the rear.
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flag NarrowBars
Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 14:30 Quote
And the assembly thus far.
I think the white will be a b1tch to clean, but also thinks it will help give a more racer look, and more professional finish.
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And of course, everyone knows white is the fastest colour. Its the transit van principle.(please look it up)
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Hope you guys are liking it so far?
flag BikeRider3
Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 14:40 Quote
Looks amazing!tup look forward to seeing what you do to next. subscribed!
flag R-P-S
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Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 14:45 Quote
It looks awesome. That frame can take the 40? Impressive. I like the paint job, must looks spectacular in real life.
flag transam711
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Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 14:48 Quote
The SX Trail looks mean with a Fox 40 on the front. Very nice so far.
flag rockafella
Posted: Feb 7, 2009 at 14:57 Quote
it does to look mean. what travel do you have your 40's set at?
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