SX Trail custom at None in Sheffield, United Kingdom - photo by NarrowBars

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Album: SXDH
Category: Bikes - DH
Date Posted: Mar 31, 2009 at 11:36
Mar 31, 2009
Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Trail: None
Riders: SX Trail custom

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39 Comments

voltageyz0 (Jun 3, 2009 at 5:56)

is the frame still for sale ? and may i enquire as to how much the frame weighs a friend of mine has one and full build his comes in at around 40lbs which for me is a little on the plump side many regards dave

freeride-maverick (Apr 1, 2009 at 8:08)

dam that looks amazing!!! loving the cranks, they look mint

chickenlegs (Apr 8, 2009 at 10:51)

omg dude those 40's are made for this bike , those graphics look sick and i love what you have done with it , well done for producing a hot bike

mahe (Mar 31, 2009 at 12:28)

Frame looks nice,but the fork is too much

transam711 (Mar 31, 2009 at 17:03)

It's at 180mm. How is that too much?

socomFRO (Mar 31, 2009 at 13:38)

sick saint cranks mate, did you spray them or can you buy them like that ?

NarrowBars (Mar 31, 2009 at 15:00)

Unfortunetly I am not aware of shimano making them in white. Although they do look nice, I have to say the powdercoating of cranks is nowhere near as durable as the annodised finish. But yes, they are custom painted, then have a moto vinyle graphic attached to protect the finish.

Arawn (May 17, 2009 at 13:07)

agreed! the saints really finish the bike off with its looks and performence

bike347 (Apr 1, 2009 at 12:33)

That is such a nice bike, everything on that bike is soooooooooooooooo nice. Have fun riding it.

Macks (Apr 8, 2009 at 5:34)

That is the most amazing SXT I've ever seen! Weldone fella!

nrees21 (Apr 10, 2009 at 9:56)

thats is well sweet, 1 of my favourite builds i have seen yet, nicely done!!!

huckerbike (Sep 30, 2009 at 14:08)

mite have to do that with my sx

lagarto (Mar 31, 2009 at 12:06)

nice

konakidss (Apr 7, 2009 at 17:15)

would u swap my bike

NarrowBars (Apr 8, 2009 at 5:23)

the frame is for sale only.

tom-towers (Apr 25, 2009 at 10:15)

swap for my giant frame ?

NarrowBars (Apr 27, 2009 at 11:33)

How come noone under the age of 17 understands the phrase for 'sale only, no swaps'? Stop asking!

tom-towers (Apr 27, 2009 at 11:34)

no need to cry about it, was only a question...

NarrowBars (Apr 27, 2009 at 11:39)

Responses about the bike only.

nouser (Apr 8, 2009 at 16:00)

HAWWWWWWT !!!!

I LIKE IT HAHA I WANT IT

U SURE U DNT WANNA SWAP WHOLE BIKES LOL

ill cry if u dnt haha it's well nice

NarrowBars (Apr 9, 2009 at 3:56)

Not unless you have an 08' Factory Sunday with 40's?

konakidss (Apr 20, 2009 at 17:48)

would u take 1450 for full build

NarrowBars (Apr 21, 2009 at 1:46)

Sorry, but that is nowhere near the value of this bike.

riderofandsxtrail (May 15, 2009 at 13:31)

what about £1700???

riderofandsxtrail (May 15, 2009 at 13:31)

for full bike??^^^^^

dannybongo (Oct 2, 2009 at 13:25)

snapage soonage

NarrowBars (Oct 3, 2009 at 12:52)

Hahahaha, you know nothing.

dannybongo (Oct 3, 2009 at 13:09)

well its not meant to take that much travel and screw i can strip a 40 damper wid my eyes closed (does look nice tho

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NarrowBars (Oct 12, 2009 at 7:26)

Sorry for the original harsh comment, but unsubstantiated comments need addressing.

Be able to strip a 40 ‘with your eyes closed’ has nothing to do with having an understanding of material constraints and mechanical loading forces. If you bothered to read the article I wrote to link into this build you’ll see how much effort went into specing and designing this rig and speaking to the right people directly.

I won’t bother repeating any of the information I have already posted, but what I will say is I ran this setup for 18months without a problem. The frame is still running fine and the current owner is very happy with his purchase I believe.

Just a shame my Factory Sunday doesn’t look anywhere near as pimp.

dannybongo (Oct 13, 2009 at 8:11)

ok then no bother its just i no that the 07 one used to snap from using 8" and i can change the bottome out and shim stack in 40s probaly not with my eyes closed but never the less, and i thourt u might have changed the travel aswell ,soz for waisting ur time

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nouser (Mar 31, 2009 at 13:40)

Get shorter travel forks.

NarrowBars (Mar 31, 2009 at 15:03)

The Fox 40 comes with a travel adjust system of internal spring spacers. I am not running them at full travel. But thanks for assuming.

nouser (Mar 31, 2009 at 23:48)

Ah ok. I never realised sorry

motostu93 (Mar 31, 2009 at 14:05)

yeah that fork i way to much for a sx trail.

transam711 (Mar 31, 2009 at 17:03)

Hey, retard. The 40 is set at 180 mm. Is that way too much?

motostu93 (Mar 31, 2009 at 17:17) (Below Threshold)

yes

transam711 (Mar 31, 2009 at 17:21)

It is? If there was a totem or a 66 on here, would you be saying anything?

motostu93 (Mar 31, 2009 at 17:27)

no because that singel crown and ment to be on a bike like that. that frame isnt ment ot have a triple crown fork. and a 40 looks gay on a bike thats only 7"

NarrowBars (Apr 1, 2009 at 3:37)

A Totem is also too large for the intended specifications set out by Specialized, as the frame has not been fatigue tested for that specific length of fork, let alone a tripple clamp. This is not to say it is not worth trying?

Although I applaud your lack of open mindness when it comes to building a bike. Don't be a sheep. Rules are meant to be broken.

Please see my work log on this build
www.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=65802&pagenum=1
This is designed to be a mini DH bike, not a freeride bike.

Rear travel is actually 6.6" not 7". And 'looks gay' is a personal opinion with no constructive criticism anywhere. Please refrain from commenting using offensive and immature language. Not to my taste would of been more appropriate perhaps.