yes i see your point but i already have the bars, rims, hubs, frame and cranks also its just a final build kinda thing so will not be done any time soon!!!

 Ah okay, in that case I would definitely go for deores over slx brakes as SLX are just overkill and more money... Also unless you can get the fork mega cheap then there's no point getting it, go for a circus instead

 yeah i work at a shop so should be able to get the fork relativly cheap by the time i ghet around to buying it, and the slxs (in my opinion) are actually a noticable difference from the deores

 Yeah there's a difference bit they really aren't needed on DJ/4x bikes as deore's are perfectly good enough and way cheaper

 The only variation between SLX and Deore according to factory standard is SLX has tool free lever adjust and come standard with finned pads...

 Also no chainguide? Narrow wide is good but you'll do better with a guide

 oh maybe not then... think it was just a mater of how often the brakes were bled... yeah although i am not sure about the gears but think i would put a chain guide on in the end

 Hmm yeah but I have already got the bars so may consider it when I am done

 I completely agree with you there. Tabletops are sick, going to have to get some more when my supermotos die.

 yeah agreed all my friends have them and they all love them

 They are. Running one up front and it's amazing.

 Yup, I love my TT's. Very nice looking build Scot. Don't know much about the frame but the build spec is legit and should look good. I had those rims as well and they are indestructible, hand-built in the beginning and didn't need to be trued even once. Have heard about issues about that Spike stem though. As for your gear question, imo I wouldn't, not on this type of bike......especially if your local trails are somewhat flat. Then with the more common SS gearing you would be fine I would say.

 fair enough i think the gearing will be the last thing i will do and if the patriot comes out good i dont think i will do it

 Yea ive heard bad things out spank stems. I was going to say that aswell

 hmm... i am going to stick with it myself!