My SX build - Work log

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My SX build - Work log
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flag NarrowBars
Posted: Feb 8, 2009 at 10:41 Quote
Finshed the transmision this afternoon, Goodrodge cables are looking gorgeous, and pretty smooth. Still waiting for the propper shifter. E13 chain ring is so light its rediculous.

Spliced one Code Carbon and fully bled (cooked fluid), but the other is FUBAR'ed, and needs to be completely rebuilt, so I shall be hopefully doing that and will post finished pics of my finished braking systems tonight.

Almost finished.
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Posted: Feb 8, 2009 at 11:04 Quote
NarrowBars wrote:
Finshed the transmision this afternoon, Goodrodge cables are looking gorgeous, and pretty smooth. Still waiting for the propper shifter. E13 chain ring is so light its rediculous.

Spliced one Code Carbon and fully bled (cooked fluid), but the other is FUBAR'ed, and needs to be completely rebuilt, so I shall be hopefully doing that and will post finished pics of my finished braking systems tonight.

Almost finished.

Did you get an E13 Guide Ring?
flag NarrowBars
Posted: Feb 9, 2009 at 12:48 Quote
rmx711 wrote:

Did you get an E13 Guide Ring?

Yes indeedy. was trying for a Gamut one, to match, but unfortunetly I shall have to stick with the equally pimped out e13.
flag NarrowBars
Posted: Feb 9, 2009 at 12:59 Quote
Been a little longer than expected. The brakes were in a right state. My friend had used them for an entire season in the french alps, weighing 17stone and pinning it all day supposedly 'working'.

No surprise they were F.U.B.A.R.'ed. The rebuild was in order, but took its time due to the state of the calipers.
Open view of caliper
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This is worst case of cooked brake fluid i have ever seen. (It should be a clear light yellow DOT 5.1) Jet Black !!!!!
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And here is a comparison between the old melted pistons and the fresh new ones installed all round.
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The caliper bodies were fine, so after an good clean, new pistons and seals all round, and a flush and full bleed these brakes were finally ready to go at 1am in the morning. Spliced onto my juicy carbon levers of course. Calipers are still a little battle hardened, but I shall have a look into what I can do with them.
flag NarrowBars
Posted: Feb 9, 2009 at 14:02 Quote
Finished off all the little niggling bits to get a rideable bike.
Here are the pics so far.
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Stoked with how its turning out. After not riding for 7 and and half months, I almost cried when I finally got to have a blast on it. Although I now realise how weak and fat I am after my injury. Bring on the recovery.
flag jpv2008
Posted: Feb 9, 2009 at 14:06 Quote
That's so nice, congrats.
flag NarrowBars
Posted: Mar 31, 2009 at 12:14 Quote
Been a while since my last post on the finished build.

Due to my clearnace to ride again from the surgeon, I have been riding too much to be bothered about sorting the photos out. But finally thought I'd finish off this little project log.

Big shout out to Owen and SlikGraphics for hooking me up with a full set of custom graphics, one off, designed be myself, digitiased and interpreted by Owen and Slik.

This really is a one of a kind SX now.

Decals arrived from Slik
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Rear end detail
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Use of a silicone spatular to get that bubbless finish
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Downtube design
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With help from Slik, the material choice allows for the metal flake to come through the graphic.
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Font detail
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Non drive side
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Front triangle
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Finished Frame
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The custom build wouldn't be right without full attention to detail. So Slik whipped me up some new rim decals to match the Fox Shox Blue used throughout. As well as a flipped Saint crank graphic and D2 helmet decals.

Applying the rim decals
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Comparison (although flash has set blue a tad lighter than appears in real life)
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FINISHED......for now.
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flag NarrowBars
Posted: Mar 31, 2009 at 12:16 Quote
So here are the graphics in action.

Weekend ride
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Race run
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Practicing at the race (I just like the photo)
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flag comacruz
Posted: Mar 31, 2009 at 12:31 Quote
that is very well done...bike looks sweet...thanks for taking the time to post and complete the log....glad u made a decent recovery and are able ripping again
flag derfmtb
Posted: Mar 31, 2009 at 12:41 Quote
that bike looks so sweet!
the stickers really finish it off nicely!
Good job man.
flag Shuggles
Posted: Mar 31, 2009 at 12:46 Quote
That is soooooooo nice!!
Awesome work there duder
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Posted: Mar 31, 2009 at 15:32 Quote
white 40's? i think that might be a little too much though.
flag ctd07
Posted: Mar 31, 2009 at 15:41 Quote
I like the pseudo saint Saintstup - A good way to bring your product up-to-date without shelling out big pennies

overall... you have a totally sweet ride!

 


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